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Anatolii Babii's Y2K Aesthetics Series Evokes Early 2000s Nostalgia

artist · 2026-05-11

Ukrainian digital artist Anatolii Babii released a series titled 'Y2K Aesthetics,' a collection of artworks that pay homage to the early 2000s. The series features bold colors, pixelated graphics, and a futuristic vibe, depicting pop culture icons, everyday scenes, and abstract compositions. Babii first discovered Photoshop in 2001 while studying at a computer academy, which deeply influenced his style. The artist is based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Key facts

  • Anatolii Babii is a digital artist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • His series 'Y2K Aesthetics' is influenced by nostalgia for the Y2K era.
  • The series includes pop culture icons, everyday scenes, and abstract compositions.
  • Artworks feature bold colors and pixelated graphics.
  • Babii first used Photoshop in 2001 while studying at a computer academy.
  • The series was published on January 24, 2023.

Entities

Artists

  • Anatolii Babii

Locations

  • Kyiv
  • Ukraine

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