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Photographers Document Youth Culture Along Danube River in Collaborative Series

publication · 2026-03-26

French photographer Guillaume Bihan and Ukrainian photographer Daria Svertilova have created a photographic series titled 'Of Streams and Lighthouses, and In Between' that explores youth culture along the Danube River. The project emerged from their shared living situation in Paris beginning in February 2022, coinciding with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Their collaboration examines themes of empathy and shared experience across cultural backgrounds. The series captures summer scenes along the Danube, portraying contemporary youth culture through their photographic perspective. Their work has been featured in a gallery presentation with multiple images available for viewing.

Key facts

  • Guillaume Bihan and Daria Svertilova collaborated on a photography series
  • The series is titled 'Of Streams and Lighthouses, and In Between'
  • The project documents youth culture along the Danube River
  • The photographers began sharing a Paris apartment in February 2022
  • Their collaboration explores themes of empathy across cultural experiences

Entities

Artists

  • Guillaume Bihan
  • Daria Svertilova

Locations

  • Paris
  • Ukraine
  • Danube River

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