Moksop

MOKSOP (Museum of the Kharkiv School of Photography) is a unique institution dedicated to the research, preservation and popularization of the Kharkiv School of Photography, which played a significant role in the development of modern Ukrainian art. In addition to exhibition and research activities, MOKSOP is actively engaged in publishing, offering readers unique author's books created in collaboration with leading designers and typographies.

- "Faces of War" by Oleksandr Chekmenev is a photo book that documents the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, consisting of portraits of Kyiv residents and people who survived the occupation.

- "On Photography" by Susan Sontag is a collection of essays that reflects on the influence of photography on our perception of the world and its role in modern society.
- "Camera Lucida. Notation of Photography" by Roland Barthes is a textbook study dedicated to the photographic medium, which has been translated into Ukrainian for the first time.

Authors featured in MOKSOP publications:

Among the authors whose works are published by MOKSOP are well-known photographers and artists, such as Oleksandr Lyapin, Vladyslav Krasnoshchok, Serhiy Lebedynskyi, Vasylisa Nezabarom, Vadym Trykoz, Mykola Ridny, and Yaroslav Solop.

MOKSOP continues its mission even in difficult conditions. Due to the war in Ukraine, the museum's collection was evacuated to Germany and Austria to ensure its preservation. The museum team hopes to return to Kharkiv as soon as possible and resume full-fledged activities.

For additional information about the museum's activities, its publications, and authors, we recommend visiting the official MOKSOP website.