What a Surprise!
What an incredibly wonderful and touching surprise I received for my 50th birthday on October 31!
That very day, my first solo photography exhibition opened in Minsk, my hometown!
More than 20 of my works, which had already been on quite a journey of their own — taking part in international photography competitions, being exhibited in Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo, Barcelona, and St. Petersburg, and appearing in publications such as Vogue Italia, ICONIC, DEHAZED, and others — have now come together under one roof at the Max Mirnyi Center!
I haven’t seen the exhibition in person yet, only through videos kindly shared by our wonderful Center Team and appreciative visitors. And I can’t wait to finally see it with my own eyes!
My heartfelt thanks go to our dear Nikolai Mirnyi (Papa Kolya), the inspiration and driving force behind this heartwarming surprise!
A huge thank you to my sister for arranging such high-quality prints of my photographs, and to everyone who helped bring this idea to life!
I truly hope this exhibition will mark the beginning of a wonderful tradition — bringing more art, creative projects, and cultural events to our Center. After all, this is a place where not only sporting victories but also artistic discoveries can flourish!