Rafał Milach – Polish photographer, visual artist, and lecturer, member of Magnum Photos agency. His work explores mechanisms of propaganda, control, and power in Central and Eastern European countries. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards, he is a co-founder of the collectives Sputnik Photos and the Archive of Public Protests. His works are part of major art collections around the world.

The Winners

Location: Interzone Gallery, Rome, Italy

Duration: May 13 – June 16, 2025

An exhibition of photographs by Rafał Milach showcasing the paradoxes of contemporary state propaganda in Belarus through portraits of the “winners” of local competitions. It offers a critical yet subtle look at the mechanisms of creating illusions of success and national pride in the context of an authoritarian state.

Vor / Spring 2025

Location: Sláturhúsið Art Center, Egilsstaðir, Iceland

Duration: May 3 – May 25, 2025

Opening the festival, the exhibition simply titled "Migration is life" poses questions about the place of the individual in a world of borders, economic pressures, and hopes for a better life. Among the participants is Rafał Milach / A.P.P., documenting protests against brutal migration policies in Poland.

More details available on the The Winners exhibition website and the Vor / Spring 2025 exhibition website!