Andrei Popov

Andrei Popov is an artist and illustrator known for his metaphorical and ironic visual language. His works combine clarity of form, decorative elegance, and subtle humor. Born in Tashkent and trained in both art and engineering, he developed a distinctive style that blends fine craftsmanship with deep symbolic meaning. Popov lives and works in Haifa, creating paintings, graphics, and author’s series that reflect human emotions, daily paradoxes, and the poetry of visual metaphor

Andrei Popov studied at the art studio of Yakov Frumgarts in Tashkent — one of the strongest and most respected studios of its time. After finishing school, he entered the Military Space Academy in Saint Petersburg, where he received an engineering education and the rank of officer. Later he left military service and devoted himself entirely to art.

Events / Exhibitions (selected)

2025 – “Amazing Stories”, solo exhibition of paintings, illustrations and cartoons at POstudio, Haifa, Israel.


2025 – “International Exhibition in the Age of Isolation”, curated group show at POstudio, Haifa, bringing together international cartoon and illustration artists.


2024 – “Count the Stars”, solo exhibition by Andrei Popov at BoHouse Art Gallery, Haifa, Israel.


2023–2024 – “POvoroty” (“Turning Points”), solo exhibition at Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art, Saint Petersburg, Russia.



2017 – London Transport Museum, UK, participation with the illustration “Melody of Rain” in a themed exhibition.


2014 – “Ni Slova!” (“Not a Word!”), personal cartoon exhibition at Raikin Variety Theatre (Teatr Estrady im. A.I. Raikina), Saint Petersburg, Russia.



Since the late 1990s – regular participant in numerous Russian and international cartoon exhibitions, biennials and competitions, receiving top awards in countries such as Italy, Hungary, Turkey, Luxembourg, Denmark, China, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Poland.