ILYA ZAKHARIN is a photographer and visual artist currently residing in Berlin, brings a distinct perspective to his craft. Born in Saratov, Russia in 1996, he pursued his passion by earning a degree in Photo Design from LETTE VEREIN BERLIN.
He explores themes of identity, male sexuality, and body language through his projects. He merges the sensuality and abstraction capturing the intricate dimensions of the human personality.
Ilya's projects shine a spotlight on protagonists who embody the essence of queer and diversity, encompassing artists, creators, and individuals with captivating and character-rich personas.
Currently, he is working with the artists, fashion brands, & production companies where he creates commercial work.
Selected clients include: CONTAINER LOVE, SIEGESSÄULE, KALTBLUT, FUUUCKINGYOUNG etc.
MAY 2018 - Dance as a Secret Language of Soul
VDNH, Moscow, Russia
JUL 2019 - To be in Germany
FABRIK, Hamburg, Germany
DEC 2022 - Niemals Nicht Ich
ATELIER COCON COLOR, Berlin, Germany
APR 2023 - The Blue Room
THE BALLERY, Berlin, Germany
MAY 2023 - Two Worlds of You
BOISBUCHET, Lessac, France
SPT 2023 - HIDEAWAY
Culterim Gallery, Berlin, Germany
JNR 2024 - BODY
KUKUMU, Berlin, Germany
FEB 2024 - EXPOSED
Culterim Gallery, Berlin, Germany
JUL 2024 - DANKE AN
Fahrbereinschaft, Berlin, Germany
For further inquiries, contact Ilya via kontakt@ilyazakharin.de