Niko, a photographer born near the Russian-Ukrainian border, raised by a Ukrainian family and has spent much of his career in art direction and fashion photography. His recent shift to street photography, driven by a profound identity crisis following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, reflects his exploration of chaos, resilience and the unnoticed beauty of everyday life.

Spare Heaven is a photograph book documenting a year of walking London's streets. Captured daily with a compact digital camera, the images reflect the surreal tension of our times, portraying fleeting moments that are raw, imperfect and deeply human. The work serves as a love letter to London, celebrating its role as both a home and a sanctuary.