Kristina Shakht (b. Saint-Petersburg, Russia; self-taught) is a New York-based photographer and visual artist whose practice blends photo, film, and media art with her distinctive creative direction. Drawing inspiration from Slavic fairy tales and mythology, Kristina’s work delves into the interplay between reality and fantasy, escapism, and memory, exploring the transition from childhood to adulthood. Her focus on non-sexual depictions of the body, along with her meticulous approach to casting, color palettes, editing, and image-making, provides a unique perspective on the female form. By creating a safe space for both herself and her subjects, Kristina constructs an imaginative realm that invites personal and collective expression.

Shakht’s work has been published in i-D, Dazed, AnOther Magazine, NY Times, Office, Sleek Magazine, Elle, Puss Puss, Lampoon, and featured by brands like H&M, softandwet, The Break, A--Company, and Meruert Tolegen. Her photography has been showcased by the Aperture Foundation at Rockefeller Center, as well as by Hunger Magazine & Rankin Creative.

Kristina has been shortlisted for the 2023 Nobuyoshi Araki MA-g Awards, and her work is part of the permanent collection at The Museum of Avant-garde in Switzerland. Additionally, she was selected as one of Artpil’s 30 Under 30 Women Photographers in 2022.



 
Contact for commissions & assignments

Email: kristinashakht@gmail.com
Instagram: @kristinashakht
Vimeo: kristinashakht