About The Book
The Buzzer is a long-term photographic project developed by Miguel Proença investigating shifting identities and geopolitical tensions in the post-Soviet space, with a focus on the Baltic states and their complex relationship with Russia. Set primarily in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, it examines how historical antagonisms between Russia and the West continue to play out in these former Soviet territories, now members of the EU and NATO.
Combining photography, archival imagery, and extensive research, Proença traces the transformation of these landscapes and societies under competing cultural and political influences. It documents military exercises, national celebrations, and everyday encounters across the region, while also delving into the parallel worlds of conspiracy theories, Russian propaganda, and echo chambers affecting public perception. Publisher’s Info
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About The Artist
Miguel Proença is a Portuguese photographer whose work explores identity, memory, and place, often reconsidering dominant narratives through a documentary approach. He draws on both personal and collective histories to question how places are represented and remembered, combining rigorous research with visual storytelling to create layered, reflective bodies of work. His first book, The Buzzer, was shortlisted for major photobook prizes including the MACK First Book Award, the Unseen Dummy Award, and the Fiebre Photobook Award.
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Specifics
Miguel Proença: The Buzzer (The Eriskay Connection, 2025) | 226 × 295 mm | 144 pages | English + Portuguese | Swiss-bound softcover | Archives from Rahvusarhiiv | Essay by Stefan Hedlund | Design: Carel Fransen. Link.
A separate vinyl release accompanies the project, featuring soundscapes by Pedro Augusto composed from original UVB-76 recordings. Link.
