Valery Koshlyakov is a Russian painter and installation artist known for his large-scale, site-specific works that often incorporate found objects and materials. He studied at the Moscow State Art Institute, and his works often explore themes of architecture and urbanism, particularly in relation to the rapid modernization of Moscow and other Russian cities. His installations have been shown at many major museums and galleries around the world, including the Louvre Museum, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, and the Venice Biennale.