Roman Korovin (LV, 1973–2026) was a Latvian photographer and painter, best known for his playful and ironic approach to image-making. He graduated from the Department of Graphic Art at the Art Academy of Latvia in 1997. Throughout his career, Korovin published three books, whilst his work was exhibited across Europe and the USA. Today, his work is found in several major public collections in Latvia, as well as in a range of private collections abroad. In 2025, Korovin was awarded the Purvītis Prize – the most prestigious art award in Latvia – for his solo exhibition Let’s Die Together at the Rothko Museum, Daugavpils. He received the Latvian Annual Photography Award in both 2006 and 2007.
Whether portraying ordinary objects or everyday scenes, Korovin’s photographs are characterised by precise observation, visual paradoxes, and a subtle sense of humour. His series are conceived to be witty and anecdotal: presented as diptychs or triptychs, his images take on new meaning as they interact with one another. At Foto Tallinn 2026, MAKSLA XO presents a selection of previously unseen works from two of Korovin’s series: Garden Close to the Sea and Paradise Garden.
Artist is presented by Maksla XO Gallery
