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'Antanas Sutkus: Planet Lithuania' — a 278-page collection of humanist photographs documenting life in Lithuania during its occupation by the Soviet Union — is reviewed this month @theindependentphoto⁠ ⁠ Sutkus "sought to capture the reality of life in his homeland, in direct opposition to the quixotism of Socialist Realism," Rosie Torres writes. ⁠ ⁠ "Though thematically fairly consistent, 'Planet Lithuania' demonstrates the full extent of his artistry, revealing a penetrative yet sensitive gaze to rival that of his significantly more celebrated contemporaries.⁠ ⁠ Dynamic black and white renderings, expertly composed, are imbued with movement and atmosphere that, on occasion, verge on the abstract. Portraits, forthright and absorbing, at times, melancholic, and candid moments of everyday life: children playing insouciantly; workers of all kinds, and young couples wrapped in each other’s arms, a subject he captures with a profound tenderness reminiscent of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic iterations.⁠ ⁠ Immortalized in delicate monochromatic hues, his images display a dexterous understanding of light and form, and a reflexivity that unites almost all great photography of this kind. His profound affection for his compatriots is palpable throughout, his images convey a deep benevolence, warmth, and respect."⁠ ⁠ Read the full review via linkinbio.⁠ ⁠ #AntanasSutkus @sutkus.photo #lithuania #planetlithuania #sovietoccupation ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbA05iKJN3_/?utm_medium=tumblr