Natali Arefieva

Natali Arefieva is a Russian photographer and visual artist based in Moscow. She is best known for her unique and captivating photographs of everyday life in Russia.

Arefieva was born in Moscow in 1988 and grew up surrounded by the city’s vibrant culture. She developed an early interest in photography, which she pursued throughout her teenage years. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at the Rodchenko Moscow School of Photography and Multimedia, where she studied under renowned photographers such as Alexander Gronsky and Oleg Klimov.

Arefieva’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow. Her photographs have also been published in magazines such as Vogue Russia, GQ Russia, and Harper’s Bazaar Russia.

In addition to her photography work, Arefieva is also an active member of the Russian art community. She has served as a jury member for several international photography competitions and has lectured at universities across Europe on topics related to photography and visual arts.

Arefieva’s work is characterized by its vivid colors and intimate depictions of everyday life in Russia. Through her photographs, she seeks to capture moments that are often overlooked or forgotten by society at large. Her work has been praised for its ability to evoke emotion and tell stories that are both personal and universal.