Spanish photographer Cristina de Middel is visiting Sofia upon the invitation of the FotoFabrika Festival. The exhibition of the globally renowned photographer and current president of the Magnum collective presents images from five of her most popular photographic series, including The Afronauts and This Is What Hatred Did, which have brought her immense popularity and global recognition. The project is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of the Sofia Municipality. Media Partner: BTA / Bulgarian Telegraph Agency.

The photographer will be present at the exhibition opening and will give a public lecture on 27 January, Saturday, at 5.00 p. m. in the Ballroom of the Palace with free admission. In addition to this public engagement, she will conduct a special portfolio review over two days, meeting with a dozen selected Bulgarian photographers. They will have the opportunity to hear her opinions and recommendations on their work. More information about participating in the portfolio review can be found here. Cristina de Middel explores the dual relationship of photography with truth. Blending documentary and conceptual photography, she plays with reconstructions and symbols to blur the boundaries between reality and fiction while commenting on pressing issues of our time. Her professional journey began as a photojournalist. In 2012, she created her exceptionally popular conceptual series The Afronauts. This type of photography continues to challenge public perceptions of where documentary ends and fiction begins. She has curated some of the major global photographic events, including Photo España and festivals in Lagos, Nigeria, and San Jose, Uruguay. She is the author of more than 14 photo books.