Serhiy Popov is a visual artist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Was born in Horishni Plavni, Ukraine, in 1978.

Primarily known for his experiments in conceptual and non-objective art.

Originally educated as a software engineer from the Kharkiv National Aerospace University, he transitioned to the arts in the early 2000s, embracing socially engaged photography inspired by Kharkiv's rich tradition in the medium. Since 2005, he has been an integral member of the artistic collective "SOSka", which gained recognition in 2007 with a nomination for the Young Artist Prize at the CEE Henkel Art Award in Vienna.

In 2008, Popov began experimenting with his unique visual language, blending minimalist painting and simple geometric shapes to convey various concepts from different contexts. His inaugural project, "Layers. Instructions. Multitude", was exhibited in Kyiv in 2013 and later showcased within "The School of Kyiv – Kyiv Biennial" project at GfZK in Leipzig in 2015, marking his visual style and approach.

During 2015-2016, he was associated with the artistic group "Alliance 22", a non-commercial educational platform for non-figurative art in Ukraine.

His curatorial endeavors began with the group exhibition "Via Line" in 2016, a collaborative effort between Ukrainian artists focusing on representation of contemporary abstract art in Ukraine.

In 2017, Popov initiated the foundation of the Kyiv Non Objective (KNO) organization as an international platform for non-objective and reductive art. The platform’s most significant project, "Big Circle", was presented at M17 CCA in Kyiv in 2019 and involved collaborations with independent artist-run initiatives from Europe, the USA, and Australia.

His curatorial project "In Medio" at Maslo Gallery, showcased in 2021, demonstrated his unique curatorial approach to finding common ground between figurative and abstract art.

Serhiy Popov continues his curatorial and artistic practice, using various media to explore the relationships between visual concepts and visual forms across various contexts.