About

Pavel Golovkin (b. 1988, Moscow) is a visual artist based in Tallinn, Estonia. He graduated from Moscow State Bauman University in 2011.

Pavel began his professional journey in 2007 as a freelance photographer, contributing to news agencies and magazines such as Forbes, NewsWeek, Rolling Stone, and Geo. In 2009, he completed an internship in photography at the Associated Press (AP) news agency, where he later worked as a staff photographer from 2013 to 2023, covering global news and major sports events.

In 2020, Pavel began exploring visual art alongside his work in photojournalism, launching his first project, Please Keep Social Distance.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pavel relocated with his family, first to Berlin and later to Tallinn, where he established a new chapter in his artistic career.

Since 2024, Pavel has devoted himself entirely to visual art, creating notable projects such as Fantastic Beasts and completing the Cities series. His artworks has been recognized in several international awards, affirming his growing presence in the contemporary art scene.