Fine art photographic print on aluminium using the ChromaLux technique.
100x70 cm
2020
 
Inversion of Reality: Surrealistic Landscapes of Al Madam
This project delves deep into the abandoned village of Al Madam, nestled in the heart of the United Arab Emirates' desert. Once bustling with life, the village now presents a setting where time seems to have stopped, and the desert slowly overtakes spaces left by man.
 
 
About the artist:
 
Olga Lartseva is an accomplished and versatile photographer whose career spans over two decades. She began her journey in photography in 2004 as an assistant in a small local studio in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Her passion and talent quickly propelled her forward, and by 2011, she had become a leading teacher at the Academy of Photography, sharing her knowledge and inspiring the next generation of photographers.
 
In 2013, Olga’s quest for excellence took her to Italy, where she graduated from the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan with a Master’s degree in Fashion Photography. This pivotal moment in her career marked her entry into the world of high-fashion photography, where her work gained international acclaim.
 
In 2015, Olga expanded her artistic horizons by mastering landscape photography. This new specialization allowed her to combine her love for travel with her artistic vision, leading her to explore over 40 countries, including the Arctic and Antarctic poles. Her stunning landscapes have been widely recognized and awarded by various international photography associations such as PSA, FIAP, and ICS.
 
Olga’s work has graced the pages of esteemed publications like Vogue Russia, Fashion Files (Rome), Glamour Russia, POSH Magazine, and Icelandic Guide. She has also collaborated with renowned brands such as Tony&Guy, Esmy Vie, Armani, Marni, and Braschi, and has been a prominent figure at fashion weeks in Milan and Paris.
 
Olga’s landscape works have earned her numerous awards and have been showcased in exhibitions worldwide, including the Treviso Photography Festival and the Venice Photo Lab Biennale in 2019. In 2024, she held a personal exhibition titled Limiti: Humanities Festival at Villa Grumello in Como.