Mikhail Rakitin

Mikhail Rakitin is a visual artist working with cinematic photography and refined, atmospheric composition. His work explores the tension between stillness and movement, focusing on symbolic gestures, quiet interiors, and the emotional presence of a human figure.

Rakitin’s imagery is influenced by northern spaces and the contemplative mood of minimalist storytelling. Each photograph is constructed as a self-contained scene — precise, intimate, and visually immersive — inviting the viewer to pause and observe the moment where thought becomes action

Self-taught in visual storytelling, cinematic composition, and contemporary photography. Continual independent study of light, form, and emotional narrative in imagery

Online showcase on Saatchi Art (2025). Upcoming curated collections planned for 2026.