Character Witness

March 1, 2022 Artists Sometimes it is a talisman who is having adventures on the behalf of an artist, a part of him/herself who stays behind and watches the area. At other times it is a character seen through a mirror, an alter-ego who represents a fictional part of their inner world who has been set free onto the street […]

Character Witness

March 1, 2022 Artists Sometimes it is a talisman who is having adventures on the behalf of an artist, a part of him/herself who stays behind and watches the area. At other times it is a character seen through a mirror, an alter-ego who represents a fictional part of their inner world who has been set free onto the street […]

“Behind the Bookshelves” by Photographer Ksenia Inverse

Moscow, Russia-based photographer Ksenia Inverse documents Russian village libraries in her most recent series, “Behind the Bookshelves.” A crucial part of the social structure and communal lifestyle of any Russian village, the public libraries provide more than just books for their communities. “Each library is a centre for education, cultural events and entertainment,” Inverse explains. “The spaces are used for […]