Roman Varlamov is a Russian photographer and visual artist based in Moscow. He is best known for his unique and creative approach to photography, which often combines elements of surrealism, abstraction, and symbolism.
Varlamov began his career as a photographer in the early 2000s, when he was still a student at the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. His early works focused on street photography, capturing everyday life in the city. He soon developed an interest in abstract photography, experimenting with light and shadow to create surreal images.
In 2008, Varlamov had his first solo exhibition at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Since then, he has exhibited his work in numerous galleries around the world, including the Tate Modern in London and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. His photographs have also been featured in publications such as Vogue Russia and Harper’s Bazaar.
Varlamov’s work has been praised for its unique vision and creative use of light and color. He has won several awards for his photography, including the International Photography Award (IPA) for Best Fine Art Photographer (2014) and the Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) Gold Award (2015).
In addition to his photographic work, Varlamov is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world.
Today, Varlamov continues to push boundaries with his photography by exploring new techniques and concepts. His work is held in private collections around the world and can be seen on display at galleries across Europe and North America.