This is what it's all about.
Dear friends,
My name is Michael Banifatov. I am a visual artistan and architectural photographer I create documentary-artistic photographic projects that explore places, buildings, and spaces.
My next artistic challenge is to explore the city of Skopje and its ambiguous architectural heritage of the past two decades. Is it pastiche, or a unique concept? Or perhaps just kitsch? This phenomenon in architecture fascinates me, and I want to investigate it through the lens of North Macedonia’s capital. Help Bring My Vision to Life!
The result of this project will be: - A photographic series of 50 unique works capturing the specific architectural context of Skopje. - Creation of a virtual exhibition showcasing the project. - A digital catalog of the series available online. - Release of an NFT collection featuring select works. - A limited-edition printed poster from the series.
My project is special because ...
This project will shine a light on the unique and often controversial architecture of Skopje, encouraging dialogue about its cultural and artistic significance. With your support, we can bring this vision to life and share this story with the world. Thank you for considering my project and for helping me embark on this creative journey.
This is what I need backing for.
Budget Breakdown Here’s what your contribution will cover:
- Travel to Skopje: €120
- Accommodation: €70
- Pre-production (location research, planning, route preparation): 5 hours – €50
- Photography (10 hours of shooting): €350
- Miscellaneous expenses (meals, materials, local travel): €90
- Post-production (visual concept development, sorting, editing): 28 hours – €280 Total: €960