The premiere of the joint project of the Kharkiv Puppet Theater and the "Nafta"(Oil) Theater is a production of the tragicomic play "Myna Mazaylo". It took place on one of the most tragic days in the history of Kharkiv, Ukraine during the war. An hour before the show and during the intermission, the Russians bombed the mall, the central park, and the residential complex, causing many casualties among the civilian population. However, the actors found the strength to put on a performance even under such circumstances.
Oleksandr Osipov (1985) is a Ukrainian reportage photographer based in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Started career in 2009 in sports reportage: FC Metalist Kharkiv as a staff photographer, UEFA and FIBA as a freelancer.
Expanded activity in photojournalism highlighting arts, social events, Russia's war against Ukraine. Worked as a stringer for Reuters, EPA.
Became internationally known in March 2022 with "In the Streets of Kharkiv" video series – performances of cellist Denys Karachevtsev playing Bach in the ruined streets of Kharkiv. The project received huge coverage on social media and TV.
Awards Personal awards & recognitions:
2024 - 3rd Place. International Photography Awards;
2024 - Honorable mention. International Photography Awards;
2024 - 4 x Official selection. International Photography Awards;
2024 - Nominee. The reFocus Awards;
2024 - 2 x "Bronze" award. PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris;
2024 - 3 x Honorable Mention. PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris;
2024 - Monochromatic Awards finalist. Dodho Magazine;
2024 - "Platinum Winner". London Photography Awards;
2024 - "Gold Winner". London Photography Awards;
2024 - Honorable mention. The reFocus Awards;
2024 - Nominee in Photojournalism. Fine Art Photography Awards 2023/2024;
2023 - Honorable mention. International Photography Awards;
2015, 2017 - First place. National Olympic Committee competition: the best sports photo of the year.
2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15 - The best photographer of the Ukrainian Football Premier League.
Personal exhibitions:
2024 - "Kharkiv: (non)relocated culture (22-24)". Kyiv Academic Drama Theater on Podil. Kyiv, Ukraine;
2024 - "Kharkiv: (non)relocated culture (22-24)". Frankivsk National Drama Theatre. Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine;
2024 - "Shelter for Science". LAPP. Annecy, France;
2024 - "Shelter for Science". CERN. Meren, Geneva, Switzerland;
2023 - "Shelter for Science". Lab DESY. Hamburg, Germany;
2023 - "Shelter for Science". EPS-HEP. Hamburg, Germany;
2023 - "Kharkiv|Culture|War". Art Area DK. Kharkiv, Ukraine.
