Photographer in Biesk Establishes Camera Exhibit
Biysk-based photographer, Vladimir Skrylev, curates a camera museum within his own home, as reported by "Altai Vesti."
Skrylev's extensive collection houses over 150 camera models, most of which remain functioning. The inception of his passion for photography traces back to childhood, receiving his first camera, a "Schoolnik," from his father.
For nearly 2 decades, Skrylev's photographs have adorned newspaper pages, and he has instructed photography at a local club. Although Biysk has extended proposals for exhibiting his collection, he remains uncertain about transporting such heavy exhibits, which collectively weigh approximately 200 kg. The collection includes Soviet cameras like Zenit and Chaika, as well as a stereophotography camera and a small spy camera designed for paparazzi.
Meanwhile, details about a reported exhibition of photographer BR Sergei Kulygin remain scarce in Biysk. Local art or photography resources could provide further information on this matter. For more information on photographers and exhibitions in general, inquiries are welcome.
Skrylev's home serves as a unique home-and-garden showcase of his vast camera collection, a lifestyle that stemmed from his childhood fascination with photography. His collection, which includes Soviet cameras like Zenit and Chaika, as well as rare models such as a stereophotography camera and a small spy camera, offers a glimpse into the evolution of photography at his living museum.
