Nikolai Novikov is a lone rebellious genius! He is a true legend of Odessa. This man lived in complete "underground" and remained independent. He is an artist who has spent four decades perfecting his technique, developing both his brushstrokes and his overall style. Novikov's art is strongly influenced by folklore and knowledge of ancient cultures and myths. One of the sacred qualities is the omnipresent female form. The artist begins to place particular emphasis on the female body, with large hips or breasts in flowing forms, and faces are often pushed out of the frame. His work deserves sincere attention and his technique and style are still aesthetically relevant today. Georg Scholhammer and Hedwick Svksenburger, renowned Austrian art historians, publicists and curators of the 2015 Kiev Biennale, consider Nikolai Novikov to be the Pablo Picasso and Egon Schiele of the Ukraine. Kolia never dreamed of becoming a legendary "character" - he wanted to become an artist. He became an artist - he became an artist who transformed public consciousness.