An, Viktor

Viktor An Aral Sea, 1988–1989
Biography

Uzbek photography went through several phases of development before 1989. In Soviet times, photography was an instrument of state ideology, used to promote the achievements of Socialism. Photos from this period project the character of the Soviet state; they are laden with clichés and reflect careful pre-selection by editors – an illusory reality. More ...

Viktor An The Old Club, 1993

Science and technology, the digital revolution, the Internet and television have broadened the spectrum of human communication and information sharing. Even today, cyberspace often replaces the accustomed human realm.More ...