Rafal Milach: The Winners

Rafał Milach is a Polish visual artist and photographer. His work is about the transformation taking place in the former Eastern Bloc, for which he undertakes long-term projects. He is an associate member of Magnum Photos.

Belarus – 

‘The Winners’ published by GOST, is dedicated to winners of various state and local competitions held between 2010-2013 and supported by the Belarusian authorities. The list of the winners also includes the best of the best in contests promoting beauty or public space maintenance. Winners are present in kolkhozes, schools, public institutions, nightclubs, village discos and on Boards of Honour in almost each Belarusian town.

Screen Shot 2015-01-06 at 8.00.38 PM                                              Photography feature – Rafal Milach / Sputnik Photos / INSTITUTE



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