A powerful photography exhibition by Guillaume Herbaut reveals the human and environmental toll of Ukraine's conflict through striking images of wounded faces and ruined landscapes.
Photographer documents Ukraine's transformation
Guillaume Herbaut, a documentary photographer, has visited Ukraine annually since 2001 and now presents an exhibition showcasing the country's transformation since 2014. His work focuses on the effects of the ongoing conflict on both people and landscapes.Exhibition features large-format photographs
The exhibition includes approximately forty large-format photographs with strong colors, capturing the changes in Ukraine through Herbaut’s lens. These images emphasize the conflict’s impact on buildings and individuals, though no direct depictions of corpses are included.One image shows a wounded woman
One of the photographs features a woman whose face is still made up but marked with wounds caused by bomb fragments. She agreed to be photographed at the hospital as a way to testify about her experience during the conflict.Exhibition creates a somber atmosphere
The exhibition is set in semi-darkness, where faces and ruins emerge from the shadows. It showcases broken faces, empty looks, and scarred landscapes, creating a powerful and somber atmosphere for viewers.
