Lera Auerbach Reimagined | Photo Series by Cezary Rucki
graduate fellowship artist in spotlight
A visual portrait series featuring Lera Auerbach, AHF Artist in Spotlight 2024, through a collection of intimate images. The project captures the complexity of her artistic identity and offers a visual narrative of her residency year
about
Status
Archive, 2024
Location
Berlin, Germany
Focus Areas
Photography, visual arts, portraiture, contemporary composers, music & visual storytelling
Active Members
Lera Auerbach, featured artist
Cezary Rucki, photographer
Mission
Lera Auerbach Reimagined offers a visual interpretation of Auerbach’s creative world, connecting musical expression with photographic storytelling. The project reflects AHF’s cross-program synergy, linking fellowship support with Artist in Spotlight initiatives
Approach
Photographer Cezary Rucki documents Auerbach’s residency across rehearsals, performances, and studio work—capturing both candid moments and conceptual portraits. The resulting images are presented alongside Auerbach’s compositions through exhibitions and publications
Impact
The project strengthens public engagement with Auerbach’s work by offering new entry points into her creative process. It also supports Rucki’s artistic development while demonstrating the value of interdisciplinary collaboration within AHF’s portfolio