Bio
Zifan Zhang (b. 1996) is a Chinese documentarist (Photo and Video), focusing mainly on the social and cultural impact of societal changes in contemporary China and the post-Soviet space through long-term projects. After he earned a master’s degree in international relations, he gradually delved into documentary photography. He lived in Russia for nearly three years to explore the Soviet impact on modern Russian society. Apart from Russia, he also visited multiple post-Soviet spaces to enrich his visual language and deepen his understanding of these societies.
Contacts
Currently in China.
Email: zhzifan@gmail.com
Recognition
2025 Lucie Scholarship / Photojournalism / Emerging / Honourable Mention
2025 Eddie Adams Workshop / Participant
2025 Hamburg Portfolio Review / Participant
2025 IPA / Photo Essay / Student / 3rd place
2025 Vilnius Photo Circle Highlight Award / Finalist
2025 Sarajevo Photography Festival / Documentary / Finalist
2025 Kolga Tbilisi Photo / Documentary / Shortlist
Exhibitions
2025 Lucie Scholarship Program Exhibition / The Reef, Gallery 424 / LA, USA (screening)
2025 IPA Best of Show 2025 / House of Lucie Gallery / Athens, Greece
2025 International Festival of Photojournalism Vilnius Photo Circle / The Energy and Technology Museum / Vilnius, Lithuania
2025 Sarajevo Photography Festival / Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina / Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2025 Kolga Tbilisi Photo / Melik Azaryants House / Tbilisi, Georgia
2024 Head On Photo Festival / Bondi Pavilion / Sydney, Australia (screening)