alexey kondakov fuses classical artwork with scenes of consumerism + popular culture
classical art figures take over night clubs and retail spaces
ukranian digital artist alexey kondakov is known for his seamless integration of classical art figures into contemporary landscapes. his more recent artworks, depicted below, deep dive into modern-day consumerism and pop culture — from dancing in night clubs to shopping for shoes and working from home, on a macbook. you can see more of kondakov’s work featured on designboom here, and here.
‘love hit (in the night club)’ | all images © alexey kondakov
alexey kondakov’s seamless blend of two different eras
the artist’s intricate blend of two vastly different time periods almost never fails to leave the viewer perplexed. he carefully photoshops figures from classical paintings by william-adolph bouguereau, arthur hacker, herbert james draper — to name a few — onto familiar settings made of concrete cities, techno beats, and endless consumer goods. this hybrid composition ultimately gives a whole new meaning to a reality we know all too well.
‘blue’ | in collaboration with rhythm buro
some of alexey kondakov’s collages were featured in allure and DTF magazine. he also collaborated with ukranian event platform rhythm buro, and a several galleries where his artwork was displayed. you can find his art prints available for sale right here.
depicting kyiv’s techno scene | in collaboration with rhythm buro
‘MOVE 2’
‘consumer cuture’ | artwork for DTF magazine
instagram comment: ‘the angel of wallmart’
‘home-office’ | artwork for allure magazine
‘early morning | spring mood’
