Konstantin Novikov

Born in 1981 in Leningrad, Konstantin Novikov graduated from the Alexander von Stieglitz St. Petersburg State Academy of Art and Design.

The artist inquires into the traditional heritage and iconic symbols of the Russian culture. Revisiting national traditions, he presents them in a new visual form. In perfect command of the academic painting techniques, Novikov freely experiments with materials and perception angles, placing the viewer in a situation in which a familiar object reveals countless facets through new interpretations and inviting thoughts on the values of the contemporary society.