PHOTO EXHIBIT “INTEGRATION”

New photo exhibition “Integration” by Svetlana Balashova is essentially a reflection on migration, the relationship between people and cultures. “Integration” will feature the works of photographer-artist Svetlana Balashova.

The “Integration” Exhibition combines an incredible collection of photo portraits of Immigrant/relocant/expat stories from Russia and Belarus, as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the limitless ability to adapt. The once unfamiliar world became a new way of life for them, and the intertwining of cultures and mentalities created a unique life.

Svetlana Balashova is a photographer-artist from Moscow. She has been in this profession for more than 15 years. Her paintings and photographs are in private collections in Russia, France, Portugal, Uzbekistan, Italy, Germany, USA. Participant of solo and group exhibitions in Russia, France, Uzbekistan, winner of various art and photo exhibitions.

The catastrophic events that unfolded in 2022 between Russia and Ukraine changed the lives of millions of people. There was a spontaneous migration of the population of these countries. People found themselves in places, conditions and cultures that were different and unaccustomed to their daily lives. “In 2022, I was at the center of migration events in the Republic of Uzbekistan, where more than 38,000 Russians arrived after the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine”, – Svetlana says.

Cultural Center “Our Texas” is proud to provide the opportunity to see the author’s work in the current historical context, which makes it alive and at the same time part of history.

Opening: November 3, 2023, 7:30 pm
On view: November 3 – December 1, 2023

Admission is free and open to the public.
Cultural Center “Our Texas” is located at 2337 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005

The gallery is open:
Monday-Friday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm