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There are two elements of Pinkhassov's work that stand out for me.

Firstly, his way of using shadow as a structural element of an image, this is not an approach I've seen used greatly in still images. Which other photographers work in this way and who is likely to have influenced Pinkhassov's methods?

I find the �Blade Runner� reference interesting, as I've noticed similar use of shadow in a number of Ridley Scott Films but rarely in still images.

The second element of Pinkhassov's work that interests me, is the purposeful concealment of the main subject's face. I've seen this used by many, namely Robert Frank, Edward Western and also Martin Parr ; But I'm not sure the motive is the same for each photographer. Is there more to this than giving anonymity to the subject?

The Taiwanese magazine 'Photographers International' included an article by Pinkhassov but I've been unable to get a back copy before the dead line of my essay. Did anyone happen to see the issue, I'd be interested in knowing what the man has to say about his own work.

I'm working on an essay for my photography course, comparing the work

of both a �Western� and a �Non-Western� photographer. The two I've

chosen are street photographers Martin Parr and Gueorgui Pinkhassov.

Research wise, Martin Parr doesn't seem to be a problem. There's

plenty of information and opinions on the Web and in readily available

books.

Gueorgui Pinkhassov, on the other hand seem to have passed most people

by. I've found plenty of examples of his photographs but only limited

detail on the man himself.

What I have found...

Born in Russia 1952;

Studied at VGIK 1969 to 1971;

In the army of two years;

Work at Mosfilm 1973 � 1978, working with Andrei Tarkovsky. First as

Camera Crew then as a photographer;

Moved to Paris 1985;

Joined Magnum 1988;

What I would like to know...

How has working on moving images influenced the way he approaches the

still image?;

Can the influences of Andrei Tarkovsky be seen in his work?;

How was he effected by the changes to the Russian political landscape?;

What is the origin of his approach, specifically his use of shadow and

the exclusion of faces.

Any other information on Pinkhasov or contrasts between his work and

Parr's would also be welcome.

Thanks.