Architectural photographs as a record of their time. Alex Bykov’s new study charts 20th-century Kyiv
The Ukrainian photographies platform has published a
three-part online study titled “It Wasn’t That Long Ago. Kyiv in 20th-Century
Architectural Photography,” authored by Alex Bykov, a professor at the Faculty
of Architecture at BUT. The publication explores
the history of Kyiv through architectural photographs, archival materials, and
period publications, while also highlighting the importance of preserving
Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
Borys
Vedernikov, Park Bridge over the Dnieper River. Courtesy of Nataliya Komarova.
Source: Ukrainian photographies
The study is based on long-term research into 20th-century
Ukrainian architecture, combining archival research, visual analysis, and
architectural photography. In his work, Alex Bykov focuses on locating,
documenting, and interpreting archival collections that are often at risk or
difficult to access.
Oleksandr
Burlaka, from the series “New Kyiv,” 2016–2017. Courtesy of Oleksandr Burlaka.
Source: Ukrainian photographies
The first section is devoted to institutional archives and
the discovery of rare photographic collections that document Kyiv’s transformations
in the 20th century. The second chapter presents the personal archives of
architects and photographers, which offer a glimpse into the creation of
significant buildings as well as the lives of their creators. The concluding
section focuses on period photographic albums and publications that shaped the
image of Soviet Kyiv and its architecture.
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Volodymyr
Falin, 1982. “Kyiv. It Wasn't That Long Ago: 1973–1995,” published by SkyHorse. Source:
Ukrainian photographies
Sections of the publication:
Chapter I: The Grey Market of Architectural Archives
All sections of the study are available on the Ukrainian photographies website.
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