Diana Markosian Recreates Breakup Moments with Actor in 'Replaced'

Diana Markosian, a photographer, presents her latest project titled 'Replaced,' which chronicles her quest for closure following a breakup. To achieve this, she employed an actor to recreate personal moments with her former partner. Over a span of three months, they traveled to Miami, Paris, Naples, Capri, and Nice—revisiting hotels and activities once shared with her ex. This series intertwines elements of documentary and fiction, with each photograph capturing a distinct memory. Currently, the exhibition is displayed at Gallerie d'Italia in Turin, Italy, featuring a gallery designed to resemble a hotel she visited with her ex, with images arranged on a pink wall (representing love) and a black wall (symbolizing loss). Markosian, who began her photography journey at 20 while studying at Columbia University, has consistently utilized art to navigate her past, as demonstrated in her earlier work 'Inventing My Father,' which delved into her reconnection with her father after a 15-year estrangement. She describes this project as both painful and cathartic, aiming not to move on from her ex but to facilitate healing and introspection. Markosian hopes that viewers will see reflections of themselves in her work and embark on their own healing journeys.