Konstantin Bessmertny (b. 1964, Russia) is a singular force in contemporary art, whose work bridges the intellectual rigor of European traditions and the vibrant, ever-evolving cultural landscape of Macau and Hong Kong SAR. Trained at the prestigious Far Eastern Academy of Fine Arts in Vladivostok, Bessmertny’s practice is a dazzling interplay of satire, philosophy, and meticulous technique. His paintings, installations, and multimedia works are dense with symbolism-layered narratives that invite viewers to decode, reflect, and ultimately, to marvel.
Having called Macau home for over two decades, Bessmertny has become a vital figure in the region’s art scene, exhibiting widely across Asia, Europe, and beyond. His works are held in esteemed collections, including the BK SIGG Collection, and he remains a relentless explorer of the absurdities and profundities of the human condition. With wit as sharp as his brushwork, Bessmertny’s art is a playground for the mind-at once playful and profound.