Russian Artist-Poet Vasily Popov Makes History with Cosmic Art and Unveils Vision for Global Poetry Garden

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(1888PressRelease) April 19, 2025 - Dubai, UAE – Vasily Popov, acclaimed Russian poet, painter, and member of the Union of Writers of Russia, continues to redefine the boundaries of art and literature. Celebrated for his groundbreaking achievement as the first artist to send a painting to the International Space Station (ISS), Popov now announces his ambitious vision to create the Worldwide Garden of Poetry, a global initiative to unite humanity through the universal language of verse.

A Painting in Orbit: The “SPACE” Masterpiece
On March 18, 2022, Popov made history when his digital artwork, SPACE, part of his Entities series, was carried to the ISS by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev aboard the Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft. The painting, certified as an NFT via blockchain technology, existed in two forms: one remained on the spacecraft for the 195-day mission, while the other accompanied Artemyev during two spacewalks, enduring the harsh conditions of open space. This unprecedented fusion of art, technology, and exploration marked Popov as a pioneer in the NFT art movement and a visionary in bridging terrestrial creativity with the cosmos.

“The journey of SPACE to the ISS was a dream realized,” said Popov. “It symbolizes the boundless potential of human imagination, where art transcends Earth to touch the stars.” The artwork, a striking portrait of a cosmonaut, has since gained international acclaim, with its NFT iterations fetching significant value on platforms like OpenSea, where the collection’s floor price has risen to 1.25 ETH and continues to grow.

The Worldwide Garden of Poetry: A Vision for Unity
Building on his cosmic achievement, Popov now turns his focus to a terrestrial yet equally ambitious project: the Worldwide Garden of Poetry. This initiative envisions a global network of physical and virtual spaces dedicated to poetry, where artists, writers, and communities can share verses that celebrate cultural diversity and human connection. The Garden aims to foster peace and understanding by creating “poetic oases” in cities worldwide, each featuring sculptures, digital installations, and live readings inspired by local and international poets.

Popov’s plan includes:

Physical Gardens: Landscaped areas in urban centers with poetry-themed art installations, such as engraved stone tablets and interactive QR codes linking to digital poems.
Virtual Platform: An online hub hosting a multilingual archive of poetry, NFT-based poem collections, and virtual reality spaces for global poetry readings.
Collaborative Events: International festivals and workshops to encourage cross-cultural poetic exchange, with the first event planned for Moscow in 2026.
“The Worldwide Garden of Poetry is my dream to plant seeds of beauty and reflection in every corner of the globe,” Popov shared. “Poetry, like space, knows no borders—it is a universal language that can heal and inspire.”

About Vasily Popov
Born on April 3, 1983, in Angarsk, Russia, Vasily Popov is a multifaceted artist whose work spans poetry, painting, and translation. A graduate of the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute, he has published five poetry collections and earned prestigious accolades, including the Bunin Award, Lermontov Award, and the Grand Prix of the Golden Knight Literary Forum. His poems have been translated into Bulgarian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and English, and he is the first to fully translate the Vietnamese epic The Lament of the Tormented Soul by Nguyen Du into Russian.

Since 2021, Popov has emerged as a leading figure in the NFT art world, with his Entities series generating over 15 ETH ($50,000) in sales. His innovative approach to art and technology has attracted global attention, including endorsements from notable figures like Russian billionaire Igor Rybakov.

Looking Ahead
As Popov prepares to launch the Worldwide Garden of Poetry, he invites artists, poets, and organizations to join this transformative project. Details on participation and upcoming events will be shared through Popov’s official website and social media channels.

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