Kirill Muniabin is an art photographer. Born in 1978 in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod). Lives and works in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
In his projects, Kirill is engaged in visual sociology and the study of the environment of modern person. He combines art, documentary, and post-documentary photography to create visual narratives that reflect the complexity and versatility of human experience. The author focuses on the interaction of the individual and the surrounding world in the context of conflicts: internal, social and technogenic.
Goup exhibitions and biennials
2025. ETHEREAL, International Photography Exhibition, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography CIC, Glasgow, Britain
2025. LENSCRATCH “A Summer of Hope Exhibition”, Rhode Island, USA
2024. X International Photographic Festival “Volga Biennale-2024. Cardinal directions”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Awards and participation (selected)
2025. The Independent Photographer. Portrait Award. Finalist
2024. X International Photographic Festival “Volga Biennale-2024. Cardinal directions”. The winner in the nomination “Art photography”
2024. ND AWARDS 2024. 3rd place in the “People” category
2024. Monochrome Photography Awards 2023. 3rd place
Publications
2025. Life Framer. Scenes of life editors' pick. Daily Happenings
Public speaking and other activities
2025. Lecture, Russian Museum of Photography, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Collections
Russian Museum of Photography, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Education
2024. School of Modern Photography of Elena Sukhoveeva and Victor Khmel
2001-2003. Postgraduate studies at the Academy of Water Transport, Nizhniy Novgorod. PhD degree.
1996-2001. Academy of Water Transport, Nizhny Novgorod Novgorod