Fotobok om Ukraina – Echoes of Maidan av Christoffer Hjalmarsson

ECHOES OF MAIDAN

Nominated for the 2026 Photobook Prize!

Photo book - Kyiv 2014.
My first thought was: Damn, that hurt.
Then, an intense, burning sensation. I figured a wayward flare must’ve hit me — protesters were hurling them at the police. I kept walking, but it felt like white-hot steel was scorching through the fabric of my clothes, fire incinerating flesh, eating its way to the bone. Then my leg stopped working altogether. I collapsed on the frozen
ground, looking up at a night sky clouded by smoke from burning barricades and pierced by fireworks...

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Selected prints

Each photograph is carefully produced using a traditional process. The images are captured digitally, then the digital files are sent to a lab to be converted into analog negatives. The final prints are hand-developed in the darkroom at indigolabbet.

Each image is developed on carefully selected, high-quality photographic paper and produced in exclusive, limited editions.

Echoes of Maidan has been nominated for the 2026 Photobook Prize!

  • 2026: Nominated for Photobook Prize

    Echoes of Maidan - Swedish Photographers’ Association

  • 2026: Nominated for Guldspaden Etermedia Riks Dokumentär

    Hatet - SVT

  • 2025: Nominated for the Grand Prize for Journalism - Storyteller of the Year

    Det svenska styckmordet - SVT

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FAQ

How are the prints made?

Each photograph is carefully produced using a traditional process. The images are captured digitally, then converted into analog negatives at a professional lab. The final prints are hand-developed in the darkroom at Indigolabbet, ensuring a truly authentic photographic result.

What kind of paper is used?

All artworks are printed on carefully selected, high-quality photographic paper. The choice of material enhances the tonal range, depth and texture, giving each print a timeless, tactile feel.

Are the prints limited editions?

Yes. Every photograph is produced in exclusive, limited editions. Each print is numbered and signed by me, Christoffer Hjalmarsson, making it a collectible work of art.

Are the prints hand-signed?

Yes. All limited edition prints are individually signed and numbered by Christoffer. The signature confirms authenticity and connects you directly to the artist behind the image.

How are the prints shipped?

Prints are carefully packed and shipped from Sweden. Each piece is rolled in protective material and delivered in a secure tube or flat package. Worldwide shipping with tracking is available.

Are the prints framed?

Prints are sold unframed unless otherwise stated. This allows you to choose framing that suits your interior and personal taste. For best preservation, use acid-free materials and UV-protective glass.

Can I order a custom size or framing?

Custom sizes or framing options can sometimes be arranged, depending on the image and edition. Please reach out via the contact page with your request.

Can I commission Christoffer for a photography project or lecture?

May consider taking on selected assignments or lectures, depending on the scope of the project and my availability. For inquiries about commissions, collaborations, portraits or talks, please get in touch via the contact form.

What makes these prints different from standard photo prints?

These are not mass-produced posters. Each print is the result of a hybrid process that bridges digital precision and analog craftsmanship — hand-developed in the darkroom, one image at a time.

How should I care for my print?

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. Handle it carefully, and always with clean hands or gloves. Proper framing will protect and preserve your print for generations.