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Vlad Zorin
Unmasked
Upsilon Gallery is proud to present a solo artist OVR dedicated to Russian photographer Vlad Zorin on the occassion of his first London exhibition, Unmasked, live until April 15. This powerful show invites viewers into Zorin’s exploration of masculinity, revealing hidden sides of male identity through his bold yet intimate images. 10% of the proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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Vlad Zorin, Soft Power, 2021
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Featuring everyday people, LGBTQ+ activists, athletes, and cultural icons like artist duo Pierre et Gilles, the project examines universal challenges of racism, homophobia, and serophobia. Each man is photographed in a white mask—a liberating shield that allows these men to express a softer, often sensual side that traditional norms of masculinity may suppress. Through these images, Zorin envisions a hopefor the future where men feel comfortable expressing themselves openly, with or without the mask,celebrating freedom, vulnerability, and shared humanity.
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Zorin describes the genesis of the project: "I left Russia and found myself in exile in France, amidst a new culture and a language I did not know... I missed my country and my loved ones, I had no stable vision or idea of what tomorrow would bring... Meanwhile, my country was bombing another, destroying the destinies of thousands of young people like me. With all my strength, I kept the faith in a better future and continued to work... I decided that France would be my new home, realising that I had much to learn to get closer to this country and its people. And thus began the story of this book With Love From France".
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Vlad Zorin: Unmasked
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