Igor Posner’s photobook Past Perfect Continuous captures his return to St. Petersburg after 14 years. Taken between 2006 and 2009, the black-and-white images are deliberately blurred and grainy, evoking memory and time rather than contemporary reality. The photographs exclude modern elements, presenting a timeless, spectral version of the city that reflects both nostalgia and alienation. Through nocturnal street scenes and interiors, Posner explores an urban landscape shaped by history and personal remembrance, creating a haunting dialogue between past and present. Read Article

Igor Posner’s photobook Past Perfect Continuous captures a timeless atmosphere blending past and present through a poetic narrative and evocative imagery. The book explores fleeting moments and blurred boundaries between memory and reality, using analog photographic processes that evoke alchemy and history. The text reflects on family stories, the contrast of generations, and the impact of place and time on perception. It transcends specific eras or locations to present a universal meditation on memory, dreams, and the nature of art. Read Article

In 2006, Igor Posner returned to his birthplace, St. Petersburg, after 14 years. His photographic series captures the city through impressions shaped by memory and time, portraying a fragmented overlap of past and present. These images convey a haunting sense of dislocation and reflect not only the city’s current state but also its lost and imagined incarnations. The photobook Past Perfect Continuous explores the complexities of engaging with the past through photography, emphasizing how the artist’s personal history influences the narrative. The book is available in hardback, including contributions from writer Mary Di Lucia. Read Article