Vita

Ruslan Hrushchak is a Ukrainian-born photographer specializing in portraiture, documentary and experimental photography. Based in Leipzig, Germany, he studied photography at Ostkreuzschule Berlin and has a background in journalism and computer science. His debut book, “the road beyond,” featuring photographs from Ukraine (2010-2020) and poetry by Iryna Tsilyk, was published in 2022 by Kominek.

AWARDS

  • Finalist Royal Photographic Society: International Photography Exhibition IPE 161, 2018
  • First Prize winner, Life Framer edition IV – WORLD TRAVELERS, Judge Steve McCurry, 2017
  • Winning Photo, 3. Prize, Mark Of Excellence, Black-And-White Photo Competition i-shot-it, 2014
  • Two Honorable Mentions, Neutral Density Photography Awards, 2014
  • 3. Platz Analoge Fotografie, Fotomarathon Dresden, 2014
  • 1. Platz Leipziger Fotomarathon “Fotografie & Malerei: Farbenlos”, 2013

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

  • Group Exhibition SOCIAL AND DISTANCE, Monat der Fotografie-OFF in Berlin- 16.10.20 – 01.11.20. Auf Einladung des Kunst- und Projekthauses Torstraße 111, Berlin (Germany)
  • Solo Exhibition THE ROAD BEYOND THE HORIZIN. FOTOGRAFIE VON RUSLAN HRUSHCHAK. Universität Leipzig, Zahnmedizin. 18 Sep – 29 Nov 2019, Leipzig (Germany)
  • Group Exhibition VOM KOPF ZUM BILD UND ZURÜCK, Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie. Kunstquartier Bethanien. 8 — 17 Feb 2019, Berlin (Germany).
  • Group Exhibition HIP PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2019. 04 Oct – 27 Oct 2019, Hull (United Kingdom)
  • Group Exhibition INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION IPE 161. Royal Photographic Society, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane. 05 Jul –04 Sep 2019, Dublin (Ireland)
  • Group Exhibition RPS IPE 161 EXHIBITION. Royal Albert Hall. 22 May – 23 Jun 2019, London (United Kingdom)
  • Group Exhibition ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION IPE 161. MAC Birmingham – Midlands Art Centre. 30 Mar Group exhibition– 12 May 2019, Birmingham (United Kingdom)
  • Group Exhibition RPS INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION 161. The Royal Photographic Society. 07 Feb – 24 Mar 2019, Bath Somerset (United Kingdom)
  • Group Exhibition “DIE UNWIDERLEGBARKEIT DER BEHAUPTUNG”, Europäischer Monat der Fotografie – OFF, Torstrasse 111 – Forum für zeitgenössische Kunst, 18 October – 4 November, Berlin (Germany)
  • Group Exhibition LIFE Framer Photography Prize 2018, ClampArt Gallery New York. 24-29 September 2018, New York (USA)
  • Solo Exhibition VERSTECKTE FRAUENBILDER. Fotografien von Ruslan Hrushchak, Gedichte von Olav Amende. Schaubühne Lindenfels Leipzig, 11 – 20 September 2018, Leipzig (Germany)
  • Group Exhibition LIFE Framer Photography Prize 2018, Officine Fotografiche Milan, 20 September – 12 October 2018, Milan (Italy)
  • Group Exhibition LIFE Framer Photography Prize 2018, Reminders Photography Stronghold Gallery Tokyo, 8 – 17 October 2018, Tokyo (Japan)
  • Group Exhibitions Rundgang der HGB. Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig). 2016, 2017, 2018, Leipzig (Germany)
  • Group Exhibition ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY.  ORMS School of Photography in Cape Town. 8-10 February 2018, Cape Town (South Africa)
  • Group Exhibition FASCINATING LIGHTING. Espaço Cultural Mercês. 11 -13 January 2018, Lisbon (Portugal)
  • Group Exhibition NIGHTLIFE. New Moment Gallery. 25 – 27 Mai 2018, Belgrade (Serbia)
  • Group Exhibition ENGENDERED.  PHOTO IS:RAEL (Israel Photography Festival) 2017. 22 November – 4 December 2017, Tel Aviv (Israel)
  • Group Exhibition TELLING A STORY. C.A.R. – contemporary art ruhr. 27- 29 October 2017, Essen (Germany)
  • Group Exhibition URBAN SCENERY. QLICK Gallery, Amsterdam. 9 – 16 December 2017 (Netherlands)
  • Solo Exhibition LEIPZIG – VISAGES D’UNE VILLE. Institut Heinrich Mann, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (UPPA). 1-11 March 2016, Pau (France)
  • Solo Exhibition REISEBILDER, 2014, Hauptgebäude DHL Hub Leipzig (Germany)