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 2024 - "Bronze" award. PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris. “Naftalab performance laboratory”. Category: "Press / Performing Arts";
2024 - "Bronze" award. PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris. "Master of the Ball Soccer School". Category: "Press / Sports";
2024 - Honorable Mention. Prix de la Photographie, Paris. "Blackout in Kharkiv". Category: "Special/Night Photography";
2024 - Honorable Mention. Prix de la Photographie, Paris. "KharkivMusicFest 2024". Category: "Press/Performing Arts";
2024 - Honorable Mention. Prix de la Photographie, Paris. "Performance amid explosions". Category: "Press/Performing Arts";
2024 - Monochromatic Awards finalist. Dodho Magazine. “Naftalab performance laboratory”;
2024 - "Platinum Winner". London Photography Awards. "Someone Like Me". Categories: "Fine Art Photography - Abstract", "Fine Art Photography - Photojournalism", "People Photography - Fine Art";
2024 - "Gold Winner". London Photography Awards. “Naftalab performance laboratory”. Categories: "Editorial Photography - Photojournalism", "Fine Art Photography - Photojournalism", "Black & White Photography - Photojournalism", "London Photography - Cultural", "People Photography - Culture";
2024 - Honorable mention. The reFocus Awards. "Master of the Ball Soccer School". Category "Photojournalism";
2024 - Nominee in Photojournalism. Fine Art Photography Awards 2023/2024. “Naftalab performance laboratory”;
2023 – Honorable mention. International Photography Awards. "Blackout in Ukraine", categories Editorial/Press-War/Conflict and Special-Night Photography;
2015, 2017 - First place. National Olympic Committee competition: the best sports photo of the year. Category "Professional photographers";
2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15 - The best photographer of the Ukrainian Football Premier League.
