“What does it mean to be a genius?” – Lecture with Yuri Mechitov

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Yuri Mechitov will give a lecture on the topic “What does it mean to be a genius?” in reference to Sergei Parajanov.

Yuri Mechitov was born on May 10, 1950 in Tbilisi, Georgia. He began taking photographs at the age of 8, but it was only later that he began to think seriously about photography. His first exhibition took place in Tbilisi in 1979, followed by over 20 solo and 50 group exhibitions in Georgia and internationally. Initially working in the documentary field, he discovered his passion for portrait photography. Accompanied by artists such as Mark Polyakov, Sergei Parajanov and Vladimir Pichkhadze, he received valuable impulses for his art.

After Parajanov – Cinematographic photo collages for his 100th birthday

We are delighted to present the renowned Georgian photographer Yuri Mechitov once again at the Galerie nEUROPA. For many years, Mechitov accompanied the career of the influential and controversial Soviet director Sergei Parajanov with his camera. He created milestones in Soviet film history with films such as “The Shadows of Our Forgotten Ancestors” and “The Color of Pomegranates”. The photographer’s collaboration and friendship with Parajanov resulted in an impressive photographic biography of the director.

Yuri Mechitov – After Parajanov

Curation: Matthias Schumann

Das Projekt wird gefördert durch das Staatsministerium für Soziales und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt. Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert mit Steuermitteln auf Grundlage des vom Sächsischen Landtag beschlossenen Haushaltes im Rahmen des Förderprogramms »Wir für Sachsen«.