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Alexander Popov was born in 1967 in Kyiv, Ukraine, to a computer scientist father and an actress mother, influencing his blend of technology and performance art.
As a child, he was exposed to early Soviet computers and theatrical training, showing early aptitude for programming and interactive experiences.
In the 1980s, he studied computer engineering but became disillusioned, joining underground tech collectives and creating experimental software that blurred games and psychological experiments.
Popov transitioned from software to immersive installations in the late 1980s, with works like 'Terminal' and 'Descent' gaining notoriety for their psychological effects.
After the USSR's collapse, he moved to the U.S., creating experiences like 'Vessel' and 'Threshold,' which incorporated UFOlogy and altered states of consciousness.
His work 'Safe Space' (2016) sparked controversy for its intense psychological manipulation, leading to legal disputes over experiential art boundaries.
Popov's legal battle over the film adaptation of 'Safe Space' raised questions about intellectual property and the ownership of immersive experiences.
Despite controversies, Popov continues developing new works, with recent activities hinting at large-scale, boundary-pushing installations.

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