Nikolai Kopeikin: A Surrealist Voice of Modern Russia Nikolai Kopeikin, born in Saint Petersburg in 1966, is a Russian artist whose distinctive style—dubbed “multirealism”—has garnered international acclaim. He’s not merely depicting scenes; he's crafting narratives that challenge perceptions and playfully satirize the complexities of contemporary life, blending elements of surrealism, pop art, and folklore into canvases brimming with unsettling beauty and ironic humor. Kopeikin’s approach distinguishes him from many of his contemporaries, establishing a singular artistic vision rooted in bo…