Mikhail Pashkov

Mikhail Pashkov is a prominent contemporary artist from Uzbekistan, a key figure in the region's urban art scene. His work is a high-energy fusion of vibrant graffiti, digital painting, and street-inspired aesthetics.

With a background rooted in technical drafting and a lifelong passion for design, Mikhail creates dynamic, large-scale projects that transform urban spaces and cultural narratives. His artistic journey is marked by high-profile collaborations with global brands, including Pepsi, New Balance, Converse, and Red Bull, as well as prominent Russian labels like BlackStar.
Mikhail’s portfolio ranges from massive 90-meter murals to intimate portraits and digital works. His ability to bridge the gap between "the street" and commercial fine art has led to features in international publications and appearances on major TV networks. Whether he is painting a live portrait for a TV host or directing the visual energy of a music video, Mikhail’s work remains an authentic reflection of contemporary Uzbek urban culture.

Self-taught Professional: Lifelong development in design and technical drawing.

Specialized Education: Borovsky Medical College, Tashkent.

2024–2022: MyDay Art Exhibition — Annual showcase featuring top contemporary artists of Uzbekistan, Tashkent.

2016: Street Art Festival Uzbekistan — Competitive group exhibition, Tashkent (Awarded 2nd Place).

2013: Collaborative Art Festival with Gabriel Specter (USA) — Joint exhibition and mural project, Tashkent.

Various Years: Urban Perspectives — Multiple regional online and offline exhibitions focusing on contemporary painting and street art culture.

Brand Collaborations & Partnerships
PEPSI — Creative visual content and urban art installations.

NEW BALANCE — Custom art projects and brand identity integration.

CONVERSE — Street style collaborations and artistic activations.

RED BULL — Creation of the 90-meter record-breaking graffiti wall (The longest in Uzbekistan).

ADRENALINE RUSH — Large-scale visual projects and event-based art.

CHERY (Automotive) — Live-painting performance for the Tiggo 8 Pro official launch (2023).

BLACK STAR (Music Label) — Art direction, set design (graffiti), and lead role in L'ONE’s music video "Black Can Shine".

GUF (Artist/Influencer) — Creation of the iconic portrait used as the artist's official social media identity for multiple years.

MYDAY (Media) — Long-term artistic collabor...