ILEX Gallery

We would like to thank all of you who joined us at . It was a genuine honor for us to get to know you and talk about Ukrainian culture.

If you are interested in our inventory, contact us at [email protected].

See you soon!

„7km” by Kirill Golovchenko

Seven kilometres before the gates of Odessa there is the biggest marketplace of Europe. The oldest part of the market is called the »field of the miracles«.
The beginnings of this market go back to the second world war. In 1989 it transformed from the most famous flea market of the Soviet Union into the biggest shopping centre in Europe. Beginning with only 4 hectares of retail space it grew to more than 70 hectares of goods stacked as far as the eye can reach. Here most shops are neither buildings nor kiosks but countless rows of shipping containers converted to retail space paving the 7km road into the city.

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„Kachalka Muscle Beach” by Kirill Golovchenko (2010)

Kirill Golovchenko (born 1974 in Odessa, Ukraine) studied photography and design under Barbara Klemm and Kris Scholz at Darmstadt University in 2002-2007. In his photographic series Kachalka Muscle Beach, Kirill Golovchenko photographs cryptic overviews of the local gym in a series of unstaged environmental portraits and still lifes. In the subliminal scenarios of the gym’s locals, Golovchenko meditates on the importance of the body to the sport, and the sport to the community.

In the words of Golovchenko:

Kachalka jumps across my tongue and pumps its way through my ears like a cheerleading riff, anticipating the exhilarating action to come. Listening to photographs is one way of interpreting how much an image can tell you. But
there’s no need to place your ear to this [image] ...just look. The exasperated faces and bodies in the midst of forcing — holding — CLUNK. It is the faces and bodies of the regulars, newcomers, elders and youth that enliven this orchestra
of iron, trees and sand.

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Misha Pedan, „Untitled”, End of La Belle Epoque series, Kharkov, 1988

Misha Pedan (b. 1957 in Kharkiv) is a member of Hosprom, which was the second group after „Vremia” that made its place as a part of Kharkiv School of Photography phenomenon. Established in the late 80s, the group’s creation was accompanied by the systemic changes introduced by Gorbachev (Perestroika) as well as the general feeling of great failure of the Soviet Union. The group was usually gathering in coffee shops and disputing about their works and about photography itself.

Misha Pedan emerged as a photographer in the early 80s. In 1986 he organized his first exhibition in the history of KSOP showcasing the works of Gosprom and Vremia. The exhibition was shut down by the KGB after a couple of days because of its violation of Soviet taboos.

„The last Soviet generation was used to living under the camera's gaze, it liked to see itself in the image and was grateful for the camera's attention. In Misha Pedan's shots, the subject is unafraid of the camera; he does not suspect it of spying or betrayal. He does not appear to have any secrets and is simply happy sharing his good spirits. It is possible that the beautiful epoch's unconditional love of photography originates in a presentiment of the epoch's imminent end. Misha Pedan records life as it approaches the point of no return – not in a breakdown, nor in explosion nor in petrification, but in a state of exhaustion, surrounded by an aura of delicate decadence.” ~ Irina Sandomirskaia

If you are interested in these artworks, visit us at Photo London Fair () in Somerset House, London between the 12th and 15th of May!

During Photo London 2022 we will also showcase works of Oleksandr Suprun, one of the representatives of the first generation of Kharkiv School of Photography (KSOP). In the early 70s he was a member of Vremia group with Oleg Maliovany, Eugeny Pavlov, Juri Rupin and other artists from the first generation of KSOP. The group’s activity was a form of opposition to the prevailing socialist realism and a way to express an artistic freedom during the times of oppression in the Soviet Union.
Photomontage is the prevailing method in Suprun’s works. His collage compositions were reminiscent of avant-garde experiments with the form that drew attention to the perspective and depth of the composition. This grotesque pictures usually depicted the most vulnerable society groups like elderly people and kids, often placed against a sinister-looking urban background with dramatic high-contrast skies. Distinctive lower angle is an effect of use of candid camera which was placed in specially-constructed hand bags.
Suprun’s works allowed him to transform, modify and reshape depicted reality by creating pictures from duplicated photos arranged at different angles, like in one of his famous works Lilies of the Valley (Springtime in the Forest) where the same flower fragment was used 51 times. Amongst other photomontages the thesis about the objectivity and authenticity of photography ceases to be valid, which, as it turns out, may be the result of manipulation - in this case creative, but also political or ideological.
Join us at Photo London fair () between the 12th and the 15th of May in Somerset House in London!

We are delighted to announce that we join Photo London 2022 (), the leading international photography fair!

We decided to showcase the works of Ukrainian photographers to continue spreading awareness about Ukrainian culture and to devote a part of our profits for the Ukrainian army.

In the upcoming weeks we will present the artworks we will showcase for sale between the 12th and 15th of May in Somerset House in London.

Stay tuned!

We have just finished our charity photo auction “Ilex for Ukraine.”

We would like to thank all of you who participated in this action. We would also like to express our gratitude to , which printed all art pieces.

We do not cease to support Ukrainian photographers and spread awareness about Ukrainian culture.

In May, we will participate in Photo London, the biggest British photography fair bringing the finest international photography to London every year, where we will showcase Ukrainian photography and donate our profits for Ukrainian army.

Stay tuned for more!

Lettizia Battaglia, a renown Italian photographer connected with our gallery, passed away.

We would like to express our sincerest condolences to Lettizia’s family and people closest to her heart.

Rest In Peace.

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1/ Roman Pyatkovka “Untitled”
The photo is part of “White Sabbath” series from 1988.

Archival pigment print 40cmx30cm with a margin.

2/ Igor Chekachkov from “Daily lives” series
“The photo is from Daily lives series, where I took pictures of people who live together. I lived with my friends and took pictures of how they interact. Now I continue to work on it, taking photographs of people who moved to Lviv during the war and describing how they live in new reality.”

Archival pigment print 40cmx30cm with a margin.

3/ SHILO Group from “Euromaidan” series
From the series Euromaidan, A protester wearing the bear costume poses for the photograph near the barricade on Khreshatik street.

Archival pigment print 40cm x 30cm with a margin.

4/ Vila Furgalo “Tractor” 1981
Photo depicts the Soviet Ukrainian tradition of students and workers of scientific institutes being invited to the fields to help farmers.

Archival pigment print 40cmx30cm with a margin.

5/ Alex Kiyaschenko “My friend Ukrainian in Kharkiv”
“My friend Ukrainian t-man from Kharkiv is working out for modeling his body according with his wishes and impressions about himself.” Kharkiv, May 27, 2017

Archival pigment print 40cm x 30cm with a margin.

The incidents of the last month made us decide to organize a , which will contribute to help and will affect the promotion of Ukrainian culture.

We asked the artists or their guardians to choose the most Ukrainian photo from among their works. We have divided our selection into two categories, separating contemporary artists from classic artists. We created a collection of 26 genuinely unique photos.

100% from all donations will be sent to the official account of the Ukrainian army.

🛎 Link to the auction in bio.

1/ Synchrodogs “Slightly Altered”
Slightly Altered 2018
Synchrodogs is an artistic duo Roman Noven and Tania Shcheglova from Ukraine, working together since 2008.

2 of 5 edition

Archival pigment print 75x60cm with a margin.

2/ Viktor Kochetov “Railroad reconstruction between Vovchansk and Bilyi Kolodiaz stations” 1991
Viktor Kochetov (1947, Kharkiv, Ukraine) is representative of Kharkiv school of photography.
The photo is part of Travel works between st. Volchansk and the White Well, Circulation 1 piece.

Archival pigment print 30cmx40cm with a margin.

3/ Taras Bychko “Go into the Light”
Photo is a self portrait on the background of an atomic explosion in TV in artist’s home, which is a reflection on inner state of the time.

Archival pigment print 40cmx30cm with a margin.

4/ Oleg Malovanny “The Blue Bird”
The Blue Bird of 2000.

The skinny chicken was the only food people could get during the time of food shortages in USSR. Blue bird is a symbol of luck and hope for better times. 1971.

Archival pigment print 40cmx30cm with a margin.

In the next days, we will present the photos that can be bought at the charity auction and will introduce you to their authors. The artworks are waiting for your purchase - link in bio.

1/ Paraska Plytka-Horytsvit “Woman with a Birds”

Woman with a bird. The village of Kryvorivnya.
In the photo of a friend of the author of the photo, Odosia Tile-Sorokhan. The woman had a fate similar to that of Paraska Goritsvit: she spent 10 years in Stalin’s prison camps, and on her return wrote songs and books. Her songs are still performed during traditional celebrations in the village of Kryvorivnya, where a photo was taken.

2/ Yurko Dyachyshyn “Terra Galicia”

Terra Galicia is a project by Yurko Dyachyshyn that is devoted to the land and scenery of Galicia (Halychyna) the historical and geographic region in western Ukraine.
It shows the region’s landscapes, their unsophisticated beauty, diversity, and spirit that are sometimes ignored because of their simplicity and unpretentiousness.


3/ Oleksandr Rupeta “Cadets drive the BMP-1”

Cadets drive the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle during full-scale rehearsal of military maneuvers at proving ground of the 169th Training center of Ukrainian Ground Forces, biggest military training formation in Ukraine, at Desna closed cantonment town, Ukraine. 25 of February.

4/ Yulian Dorosh “Spas”

The Ukrainian Beatles 1962, Kosov, Ivanofrankivsk

At Ilex, we care about Ukrainians, who suffer during the war.

We want to spread the awareness of Ukrainian culture and support Ukrainian photographers.

We are launching the charity auction, featuring 26 artworks of the best Ukrainian artists.

We invited legendary photographers from the past and stars of Ukrainian contemporary photography to donate their specifically chosen pictures to support their country.

All profits will be donated to Ukrainian Army account, created by UBA.

The auction lasts until the 6th of April. More will be coming soon.

Act. Stop War:

https://www.ilexphoto.com/ukraine/

VIVIAN MAIER- " AUTOPORTRAIT"
30,4cm x30,4cm , Gelatin Silver Print.
We would like to inform You about the availability of limited edition of 15 photograph " Autoportrait" by Vivian Maier
Vivian Maier is currently one of the most trending artists, thanks to the poularity of film " looking for Vivian Maier", exhibition in Musee du Luxembourg in Paris and high demand of her photographs at most prestigious photography fairs

This offer is valid until the end of December
contact [email protected] for more information.

From the king of metaphysics 📷
Repost , Marcello Mastroianni sulla spiaggia di Rimini

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“A Modern Odyssey” is a project made during a real, non-invented, journey on the cargo ship Nordic Odyssey, transporting 70,000 tons of iron ore from the Russian port-city Murmansk. It waded through the ice of the Arctic waters, led by an icebreaker, then crossed foggy Bering Strait and continued along the far-eastern parts of Russia and Japan before arriving at a newly built port on the shore of China. The trip took place in July and the beginning of August of 2012 and lasted around one month. There were only 23 people onboard a ship 225 meters long, weighing around 40,000 tons – five Ukrainian officers, one ice pilot from Russia, and seventeen Filipino seafarers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Giovanna Pennacchi è lieta di presentare la mostra

Plantarium, fotografie di Giovanni Cocco

a cura di Deanna Richardson

20 maggio - 10 giugno 2021

Inaugurazione alla presenza dell’artista

Oggi, 20 maggio ore 17,30 - 20,30

In conformità con le disposizioni di sicurezza per il contenimento del COVID-19, l’ingresso in galleria sarà contingentato e sarà obbligatorio indossare la mascherina durante la visita.

Gradita la prenotazione a [email protected]

📣Il 20 Maggio alle 17.30 all’ verrà inaugurata la mostra Plantarium di , in collaborazione con Ilex Gallery.

La mostra sarà aperta al pubblico fino al 10 giugno 2021

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All twelve artists from

are currently on show at
‘s AWARD WINNING AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY showcase. Go to http://buff.ly/3sKUfYc, navigate to ROOM 3 to explore
‘s work among others. Open until 2 May 2021.



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From the series “A Disquieting Intimacy” by
For over 20 years, the women of Benin City in Nigeria have traveled to Italy to work in the s*x trade. Every year, successful ones recruit younger girls to follow in their steps. Most migrant women, including those who end up in the s*x industry, have made a clear decision to leave home and take their chances overseas. They are headstrong and ambitious women who migrate in order to escape conflict, persecution, environmental degradation, natural disasters, and other situations that affect their habitat and livelihood. They have chosen a variety of ways to exploit their personal assets. These range from being erotic dancers, to real contact work of varying levels of intimacy.