Sasa Mihaljovic is a Serbian photographer and visual artist based in Belgrade. He is best known for his unique and creative approach to photography, which often combines elements of surrealism, abstraction, and symbolism.
Mihaljovic was born in Belgrade in 1982. He studied photography at the University of Arts in Belgrade, graduating with a degree in photography and visual arts in 2006. After graduation, he began working as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers. His work has been featured in numerous publications including National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, and The Guardian.
Mihaljovic's work often focuses on themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe to capture his images, often exploring forgotten places or forgotten people. His photographs have been exhibited around the world including at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Belgrade and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
In addition to his photographic work, Mihaljovic is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world including Cannes Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival. His films explore themes such as identity, memory, and belonging through a unique visual style that combines elements of documentary filmmaking with surrealism and abstraction.
Mihaljovic's work has earned him numerous awards including the Grand Prix Award from the International Photography Awards (IPA) for his series “The Unseen” (2015). In 2017 he was awarded the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his series “The Unseen” as well as for his series “The Forgotten” (2016).
Today Mihaljovic continues to create powerful images that explore themes of identity, memory, and belonging through a unique visual style that combines elements of documentary filmmaking with surrealism and abstraction.