Kirill Bichutsky | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American – Russian |
Education | Roxbury High School |
Known for | Kirill Was Here, Assholes Live Forever, Being Awesome AF |
Style | Nightlife photography |
Partner | Estée Maria (2017–present) |
Website | kirillshouseparty |
Kirill Bichutsky (also known as The Slut Whisperer or Kirill Was Here)[1] is a Russian-born American photographer, event organizer and entrepreneur based in New York City.
Kirill Bichutsky was born in Moscow, then part of the Russian SFSR.[2] When he was 2 years old, his family emigrated to the United States and settled in Roxbury, New Jersey. Growing up, Bichutsky wanted to be a Disney animator.[3] Bichutsky graduated from high school in 2002, and was awarded a full scholarship to William Paterson University. He later dropped out.[4]
After being introduced to nightclubs by a DJ, Bichutsky began taking photographs at parties and nightclubs.[4] The photography often consisted of nude or scantily clad women at the parties.[4] Bichutsky began to be hired by venues to host, and/or use his name and likeness to promote an evening event.[5]
In 2015, Bichutsky was featured on the Showtime series 3AM.[4]
In 2018, Bichutsky was featured in the Netflix documentary film The American Meme.[6]
Bichutsky has merchandise for sale by Linda Finegold under the Assholes Live Forever brand.[7]
Bichutsky's parties have been banned in many cities across the United States and Canada. Critics often claim his parties reinforce misogyny.[8][9][10]
In 2017, Bichutsky was banned from Twitter.[11]
Bichusky's Instagram accounts have been frequently deleted.
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