Testament '22

• Acclaimed photographer's searing war monograph • Images taken more than 10,000 kilometers from Ukraine torn apart by fighting • A portrait both intimate and varied of a nation at warTestament '22 is the first Byron Smith's powerful monograph, documenting his photographic odyssey 10,000 miles across Ukraine's first year under invasion unjustified Russia. Inspired by the literary legacy of Taras Shevchenko, Smith paints an intimate and varied portrait of a nation at war. His images unwavering, award-winning works bear witness to the enormous human cost - grieving mothers, broken communities amidst the ruins - everything celebrating the tenacious spirit of Ukraine, which has withstood tragedy unspeakable. From the devastated suburbs of kyiv to the recently liberated villages, the Smith's hauntingly beautiful black and white and color photographs, ensure that these sacrifices will not be forgotten. These portraits deeply moving, which add to the overwhelming evidence of the Russian crimes, are accompanied by texts by the journalist of the Kyiv Independent, Igor Kossov, with whom Smith collaborated on his first expeditions line. Crucially recalling that the costs extend well beyond the Battlefield, Testament '22 gives voice to Ukrainian resilience and their fight for their beloved homeland.