Biography

Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1986, Olga Kosheleva is a multidisciplinary artist currently living and working in Paris, France. Since dedicating herself fully to her artistic practice in 2010, Olga has developed a body of work that reflects her exploration of profound philosophical, environmental, and existential themes.

Her career has been marked by international recognition, with over 20 exhibitions in prestigious venues and fairs across Europe, North America, and Asia. She has exhibited at Art
Palm Beach, Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central; Art Basel Miami, Scope Miami Beach; San Leucio Belvedere Biennale; Art Monaco, Forum Grimaldi; Art Toronto; Art in Motion IV, Animation Nights New York`s Best of Fest, Anderson Contemporary Gallery; Art New York, Pier 94; etc. 

Her works are present in numerous private collections in Europe and the United States. In 2017, Kosheleva received an award at the San Leucio Belvedere Biennale in Italy, followed by the Leonardo da Vinci Prize in Florence in 2018 for her sculpture Icebreakers.

Kosheleva’s art defies traditional boundaries, integrating sculpture, poetry, performance, and wearable art.

One of her key series features large-scale, hypnotic sculptures resembling infinity-effect sunglasses. These sculptures transcend their physical form, becoming portals that invite viewers to perceive new dimensions, challenging conventional perspectives. «Sunglasses  becomes a powerful metaphor in my work. By transforming this familiar accessory into a symbol of temporal fragility and existential awareness, I aim to provoke contemplation about what we hide from, what we seek to protect, and how we perceive reality itself».

«My work is a reflection on the fundamental questions of existence, time, and humanity’s relationship with the world. I create art that invites viewers to look beyond the surface and explore the philosophical undercurrents of modern life. Through sculptural forms, I examine themes of emptiness, transience, and the quest for harmony in a fragmented world.

I explore the human desire to reconnect with nature, to restore balance, and to find peace in a fast-paced, ever-changing world. My art does not offer answers but instead opens a space for inquiry. I want viewers to engage in their own search for truth, to confront their personal voids, and to reflect on their values and connections to the world around them.

Ultimately, my work is about the journey — the constant search for the "key" that unlocks a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and the universe. Through my art, I seek to create moments of stillness and awareness in which viewers can rediscover the fragile beauty and profound mystery of existence».

Exhibitions

2025

— Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, USA

— Monkey Business gallery , Paris

2024

— Art Basel Hong, Art Central, Hong Kong

— La Nuit Blanche, les Arches Citoyennes, Paris

2023

— New Rituals, les Arches Citoyennes, Paris

2021

— Roma Arte in Nuvola, Rome, Italy

— Group Exhibition "Panacea", Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Group Exhibition "Art on Money", The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

2019

— Scope Miami Beach, Miami, USA

— Global Vision, National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Art in Motion IV, Animation Nights New York's Best of Fest, Anderson Contemporary Gallery, New York, USA

— Art New York, Pier 94, New York, USA

2018

— Group exhibition “Art Winter Contemporary”, M17 Contemporary Art Center, Kyiv, Ukraine

2017

— Group exhibition “Art Autumn Contemporary”, M17 Contemporary Art Center, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Biennale del Belvedere di San Leucio, Italy

— Group exhibition “Art Summer Contemporary”, M17 Contemporary Art Center, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Solo exhibition “Art that moves”, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv, Ukraine

2016

— Group exhibition “What If Fest”, Lavra Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Group exhibition “Moving up”, Kyiv city administration, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Solo exhibition, gallery D12, Kyiv, Ukraine

2014

— Solo exhibition “Ukrainian galaxy”, Palace of Congress, Bagnoles de l’Orne, France

— Art Monaco, Forum Grimaldi, Monaco

2013

— Solo exhibition,  gallery Lavra, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Art Toronto, Toronto, Canada

2012

— Group exhibition “Ukraine and France: crossroad of cultures”, Ukrainian cultural center, Paris, France

— Autumn Salon 2012, Coubron, France

— Group exhibition “Summer’s memories”, museum of Ivan Kavaleridze, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Solo exhibition “Ukrainian Firework”, Gallery Mytets, Kyiv, Ukraine

2011

— Group exhibition of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, Central House of Artists, Kyiv, Ukraine

— Solo exhibition “World around me”, museum of Ivan Kavaleridze, Kyiv, Ukraine