Anton Kats works as an artist also known under the fluid identity of musician and performer ILYICH. Kats’ practice draws from the everyday, inspired by the complex narratives of Satelite Island, his hometown neighbourhood in the southern Ukrainian port city of Kherson. Kats’ projects take the form of installations, objects and drawings, concerts, lectures, performances, poetry, films, radio shows, radio plays, vinyl releases and publications. His work has been presented at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, steirischer herbst, SAVVY Contemporary, Serpentine Galleries and Tate Modern among many others. Kats took part in documenta14 and performed at Roskilde Festival, Fusion Festival and Sonic Acts. Anton Kats is a fellow of the Berlin Art Research Programme (2024-25).
