Soviet Photography Explored in Paris Exhibition During Photo Month

An exhibition titled "Un petit sourire s'il vous plaît" (A Little Smile Please) examines contemporary Soviet photography at Le Comptoir de la photographie in Paris. Curated by Maris-Françoise George, the show is presented as part of the city's Mois de la Photo (Photo Month) initiative. Critic Victor Misiano highlights the distinctive originality of Soviet photographers, specifically citing the work of artist Boris Mikhailov as a prime example. The exhibition aims to explore questions of identity within Soviet photographic practice. This presentation offers Parisian audiences a focused look at photographic developments from the Soviet Union during the late 1980s.