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A concrete pier extends into a calm sea under a pale, clear sky. A light blue metal frame stands at the entrance, with a lone figure standing further down the walkway.

Rafal Milach has caught our eye with stunning images of Poland and beyond

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Date
15 May 2012

If, like me, you’re not too familiar with the Central Eastern European photography scene, then you might not have yet come across Rafal Milach until now. Not only has he has captured a wonderful cross-section of people, and place, his work offers a fascinating insight into the culture and conditions of Russian speaking countries and the CEE regions. From stark, pantry landscapes depicting harsh climates to abstract still lifes or intimate, portraits and snatched moments, it’s easy to see why he’s exhibited internationally and won several awards for his striking photographs.

A person wearing a patterned swimsuit and a frilly white swimming cap stands on a concrete pier. They look directly at the camera against a backdrop of calm water and a dusky sky.
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Rafal Milach: Black Sea of Concrete

A person in military camouflage and a peaked cap stands on a rocky shoreline, looking towards the camera. To the left, a tall metal lattice tower rises from a concrete pier under a pale, overcast sky.
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Rafal Milach: Black Sea of Concrete

A person stands in a field of dry grass, watching a small herd of goats. Behind them, a massive, grey concrete apartment block looms under a dark, cloudy sky.
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Rafal Milach: Black Sea of Concrete

A wide, snow-covered landscape featuring a frozen river that winds through a winter forest. In the distance, thick plumes of smoke rise from industrial chimneys into a pale, overcast sky.
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Rafal Milach: Black Sea of Concrete

A crowded collection of taxidermy animals, including a zebra, a polar bear and various antelope. The figures are packed closely together in a dimly lit room.
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Rafal Milach: Life After Death

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