Swiss Photographer Exposes Oligarch Ties Through 'Quiet Neutrality' Exhibition

Biel/Bienne Festival showcases critical examination of Switzerland's relationship with Russian oligarchs through lens of Swiss-Russian artist.

Swiss-Russian artist Anastasia Mityukova presented 'Quiet Neutrality' at Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography
The exhibition was inspired by Geneva's CHF1.3 billion budget surplus
The project explores Switzerland's relationship with Russian oligarchs through photography

1.3 billion

CHF budget surplus in Geneva

"I was not well-versed in financial matters. They were certainly not my strong point, but I started reading up."
— Anastasia Mityukova

"I did not want to accuse anyone but to show through photography that linkages can be made."
— Anastasia Mityukova

Exhibition Unveils Switzerland's Complex Neutrality

Swiss-Russian artist Anastasia Mityukova presented 'Quiet Neutrality' at Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography
The exhibition was inspired by Geneva's CHF1.3 billion budget surplus
The project explores Switzerland's relationship with Russian oligarchs through photography

1.3 billion

CHF budget surplus in Geneva

"I was not well-versed in financial matters. They were certainly not my strong point, but I started reading up."
— Anastasia Mityukova

"I did not want to accuse anyone but to show through photography that linkages can be made."
— Anastasia Mityukova