Maxim Zhestkov is a London-based digital artist and designer.^[1][2] His significant style includes using spheres as a universal medium that represents blocks in complex structures,^[3] such as 'emotions, behaviors, thought processes, relationships, life, planets and the universe.'^[4]

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Born and raised in Ulyanovsk, Maxim got into digital illustration and video games as a child.^[5] He studied architecture and graphic design at Ulyanovsk State University.^[6]

As a designer, Zhestkov worked on commissions for Google, Ford,^[7] Microsoft, Adobe,^[8] MTV, Nokia,^[9] Adidas,^[10] UEFA,^{[citation needed]} BMW.^[11]

In his art practice, he aims to 'create a universal visual language that combines design, architecture, and computer graphics.' Using realistic digital simulations that are based on real-world physics,^[12] Zhestkov explores algorithms made by nature and humanity.

In his work, the artist imagines different scenarios of the future, such as computing devices integrated into architecture in his film Computations^[13] or artificial intelligence controlling its own evolution in Artificial Organisms.^[14] Another theme present in his oeuvre is the examination of natural forces and patterns.^[15][16]

Working with the medium of Virtual reality, Zhestkov created project Modules^[17] that became a VR Awards 2023 Finalist as VR Experience of the Year.^[18]

• LUX: Poetic Resolution, 2023^[19]
• Nassima Landau, 2022^[20]
• Kunsthalle Zurich, 2022^[21]
• Unit London, 2021^[22]
• Contemporary Istanbul, 2021^[23]
• Cosmoscow, 2021^[24]
• Hermitage Museum, 2019^[25]
• Aranya Art Center, 2019^[26]
• Chi K11 Art Museum, 2019^[27]
• Ars Electronica Festival, 2018^[28]