Gomma Photography Grant 2024
Onomatopoeia
Photographer
Andrey Ludmer
Onomatopoeia
20 Jan, 2025
"Andrey Ludmer's photo project captures his journey of self-discovery through the streets of Buenos Aires, a city he recently made his home. As he explored, the city started to engage with him, revealing its mystical, magical-realist side—what locals call 'el realismo mágico'. Each walk became a visual conversation, with Buenos Aires offering glimpses of its myths and stories, which in turn evoked memories of Ludmer's past in Russia. The project reflects his transition from a life in Moscow to his pursuit of a new and brighter future in Buenos Aires, intertwining the two cities through a lens of personal and cultural exploration."
About the photographer
Andrey Ludmer
"Andrey Ludmer (b. 1991, Moscow, Russia) is an artist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Initially trained as a communications engineer, Andrey later transitioned into tech journalism and podcasting, producing content on technology, health & fitness, and photography. His artistic journey took a decisive turn when he graduated from the Academy of Documentary and Art Photography "Fotografika" (St. Petersburg, Russia) at 31, shaping his distinctive approach to visual storytelling. Through his work, Andrey explores the complexities of family ties, human relationships, and the interaction between technology and personal experience. His books, "The Flower Will Always Be a Flower, Even If It Dries Up" and "...A Huge Blue Concrete Cover", are part of the collection at the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow, Russia."
