The talented photographer Christopher Herwig has travelled more than 30,000 km by car, bike, bus and taxi in 13 different countries across Europe exploring, recording & depicting these unforseen valuable treasures of modern art. From the coast lines of the Black Sea to the never ending Kazakh steppe, the bus stops represent the range of public art from the Soviet cycle and instead give an emerging flash-back into the ingenious minds of the time.
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“My fascination with visual images drove me to look for the extraordinary that would need to be captured” said Christopher Herwig. Herwig’s series attracted a significant amount of social mediaactivity worldwide and now with the 12 year project complete, the full collection will be presented in Soviet Bus Stops as an elegant, limited edition, hard cover photo book.
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“it is more often found in the ordinary; the real life stories of ordinary people can touch an audience in their beauty and honesty, make them ask questions, or impel them to seek out more information.
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Courtesy of © Christopher Herwig
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.