Anna Grazhdankina is a professional photographer, author, and photography educator. For many years, she has worked at the intersection of fine art photography and contemporary art, developing her own artistic projects while helping other photographers find their creative voice and professional...
Read MoreAnna Grazhdankina is a professional photographer, author, and photography educator. For many years, she has worked at the intersection of fine art photography and contemporary art, developing her own artistic projects while helping other photographers find their creative voice and professional direction.
Anna’s students achieve significant success already during their studies, winning and receiving awards in prestigious Russian and international competitions such as LensCulture, IPA, TIFA, HIPA, Sony World Photography Awards,and Argus. More than 50 of her students have been accepted into the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia based on works created during her courses.
Anna has participated in over 30 exhibitions worldwide. Her works have been exhibited in France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Poland, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Over the past four years, she has held eight solo exhibitions in Russia. Her photographs are available through renowned galleries and platforms, including Reportage Gallery, Saatchi Art, and Sheverev Gallery.
She is a winner and finalist of numerous Russian and international photography competitions, including TIFA, IPA, Art Laguna Prize, 35AWARDS, and BCFP. Her work has been published in international media, including the iconic magazine Esquire.
Anna Grazhdankina is the founder of a photography award and the organizer of the All-Russian Festival of Contemporary Photography “Artkoko,” which was launched in 2025 and has since become a notable event on the contemporary art scene.
In 2025, she successfully completed an international degree in Art History and Art Business at Synergy University, Moscow.
