In October 2025 photographer and visual culture researcher Bohdan gave a talk at UA EduHub Greece about what a portrait really tells us about a person — the gaze, the pose, the light, the composition. How a single photo can show character and mood.
The talk brought together people interested in art, photography and what lies behind the frame.
October 2025
Participants of the cultural programme
Author's talk · Athens
In October 2025 UA EduHub Greece hosted the author’s talk «The psychology of the portrait», devoted to the art of visual perception of a person and the psychological side of portraiture.
Participants explored how the gaze, pose, composition, light and other artistic means can convey a person’s character, emotions and inner world. The talk combined elements of art history, psychology and photography, opening new ways to understand the portrait as a special language of visual communication.
Participants traced the evolution of the portrait from the Renaissance to modern photography, learned about the symbolism of artistic choices and learned to analyse the hidden meanings in portraits.
The event brought together people interested in art, culture, photography and self-discovery, creating a space for dialogue, sharing ideas and creative inspiration.
The talk was given by photographer and visual culture researcher Bohdan, who shared his professional experience and his own view of the psychology of portrait art.
The event was part of the UA EduHub Greece cultural and educational programme, which develops creativity, critical thinking and intercultural dialogue in the Ukrainian community in Greece.
The talk was for everyone interested in art, photography, culture and psychology. It brought together participants of different ages and professional backgrounds who wanted to understand the language of portrait art and how we perceive people visually.
During the talk participants:
• learned about the psychological side of portrait art;
• explored the role of the gaze, pose, light and composition in creating an image;
• got to know the evolution of the portrait from the Renaissance to modern photography;
• learned to analyse symbolism and hidden meanings in portraits;
• took part in an open discussion about art, photography and visual culture.
The event created a space for creative dialogue, cultural exchange and self-discovery through art.
The talk «The psychology of the portrait» was organised by UA EduHub Greece as part of the Hub’s cultural and educational programme, which develops creativity, critical thinking and intercultural dialogue in the Ukrainian community in Greece.
The speaker was Bohdan — a photographer and visual culture researcher who shared his professional experience and his own view of the psychology of portrait art.
October 2025
In-person talk
Open cultural and educational event
UA EduHub Greece, Athens
Free
Photos from the classes and activities of the programme
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