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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]

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]