The exhibition of photographs "My Lyusya" in memory of Lyudmila Gurchenko

For the 80th anniversary of the actress, the last photo shoots of Lyudmila Gurchenko made by Aslan Akhmadov will be presented for the first time.

Age category 18 + *

The project “My Lucy” is a free look of the photographer Aslan Akhmadov on the work of the great actress - a synthesis of co-created images, short stories, documentary filming. This is a tribute to the memory of the national heroine.

In 2009, Aslan and Lyudmila began working together on a book-album of photographs for the 75th anniversary of the actress. With this collaboration, their friendship began. Subsequently, Aslan’s work continued in joint projects with the participation of Gurchenko. The photo artist helped the actress in creating her vivid images for such films as “Motley Twilight”, “Markovna - Reloaded”, “I am a Legend”. In a short time, a large amount of material was accumulated: hundreds of photographs and videos were captured. Most of them have not been seen. In these works is the message of the national artist to his fans and subsequent generations of viewers.

“When you are very close and often communicate with a person of such an immense scale of personality as Lyudmila Markovna Gurchenko, then at first you feel awe before him, simply from the degree of his greatness. It seems to you that you are talking with a living monument. Moreover, he himself may not do anything for this - for him everything has already been done by his work, which has influenced you so much. However, after some, very short time, you begin to see an ordinary person, with all the features of his character. Recognizing Lucy, her human qualities, in addition to her indisputable outstanding acting and musical talent, I saw a genuinely honest, often to the detriment of myself, very vulnerable, sincere and kind person. Lyusya - that is what her closest people called her, she knew how to be a friend. Devotees, real. We were united by a love of cinema, jazz and photography. This project is our joint idea. Our friendship is an invaluable gift that I will carefully preserve in my memory all my life! I sincerely hope that the photographs presented at the exhibition will at least slightly reflect what “My Lyusya” really was, ”comments Aslan Akhmadov.

The work of Lyudmila Markovna Gurchenko made an invaluable contribution to the history of Russian culture. Her films have grown several generations of viewers. Many people perceive it as an idol and an unconditional icon of style. For all admirers of the talent of Lyudmila Gurchenko, this exhibition will be a precious gift that extends the creative life of the great actress.

* Some of the submitted works contain photographs prohibited for viewing by minors.

The opening hours of the gallery are from 12.00 to 21.00, except Mon. and tue

Venue: Gallery of Classical Photography, Savvinskaya Embankment, Building 23, Building 1 Tel: +7 495 510 7713