Hyperborea: Stories from the Arctic

Photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva's Hyperborea is a career-to-date retrospective of her unique creative talent, showcasing her photographs of life in the Siberian Arctic. The book presents a decade of work, selected from across her series and travels, capturing the fragility and beauty of the land and its inhabitants. With an introduction by Piers Vitebsky, four texts by Arbugaeva, and a specially commissioned map, Hyperborea is a collectible for photobook fans and an introduction to a global audience of Arbugaeva's exceptional talent.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

A Career-to-Date Retrospective of a Unique Creative Talent




Hyperborea, a captivating photobook by photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva, takes us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities of the Siberian Arctic. Growing up in Tiksi, a town on the Laptev Sea in the Republic of Yakutia, Arbugaeva has firsthand knowledge of the region's unique charm and its inhabitants' resilient way of life.


Through her meticulously composed photographs, Arbugaeva unveils the delicate balance between the fragility and beauty of the land and the people who inhabit it. The rich, otherworldly colors of her images evoke a sense of awe and wonder, while the raw vibrancy of the climate and the quiet intensity of lives lived in seclusion and extremes come to life.


This beautifully produced photobook spans a decade of Arbugaeva's work, featuring photographs selected from across her extensive series and her travels throughout the Russian Arctic coast. The photographs she captures convey a profound connection between humans and nature, the sky and the land, creating an elemental space of deep solitude and a slower pace of life.


Arbugaeva's images invite us to contemplate a territory that has long held a place of longing and imagination. However, it is now facing existential threats from a multitude of environmental changes. Hyperborea, with an introduction by Piers Vitebsky, four texts by Arbugaeva to complement the images, and a specially commissioned map to provide context, serves as a collectible treasure for photobook enthusiasts and an introduction to a global audience of a truly exceptional talent in the world of photography.


Through her lens, Arbugaeva captures the essence of the Siberian Arctic, showcasing its unique beauty and the resilience of its people. Her work reminds us of the importance of preserving our natural world and the significance of connecting with the places and communities that shape our lives. Hyperborea is a testament to the power of photography to inspire, educate, and evoke emotion, and it is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the art of visual storytelling.

Weight: 852g
Dimension: 222 x 294 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500026229