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Artist Nikolai Makarov's Anniversary Exhibition Opens at Friedmann-Hahn Gallery
Guests at the opening night of the Friedmann-Hahn gallery's 20th anniversary celebration were treated to a unique photo opportunity with artist Nikolai Makarov beside one of his paintings, showcased at the Paris Bar. The artist gained prominence by creating a variation of Martin Kippenberger's famous Paris Bar painting, which the bar's owner, Michel Würthle (deceased in 2023), had to sell in 2009.
The exhibition, taking place in Charlottenburg, features 27 vibrant paintings, ranging in price from €6,000 to €60,000. Among the highlights is Makarov's playful interpretation of The Last Supper.
Makarov, a native of Moscow, develops his distinctive style—a fusion of old-masterly techniques and graffiti aesthetics—in his studio in Wedding. Using an airbrush, he layers up to 30 times a delicate mist of acrylic paint onto his photorealistic nudes and landmarks, such as the TV tower and Nefertiti.
The artist explained his unique technique as striving to paint air, as the old masters did.
The exhibition runs until July 28, 2025, at Wielandstraße 14, with visiting hours on weekdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The gallery, although not explicitly mentioned in the search results, is a significant contemporary art institution in Berlin. For specific details about the title, duration, or highlights of the exhibition, it is recommended to contact the gallery or visit their official website.
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Nikolai Makarov's studio in Wedding, where he blends old-masterly techniques with graffiti aesthetics, could serve as a vibrant home-and-garden setting for his unique, layered acrylic paintings that range from home décor prices to high-end investments. Visitors to the Friedmann-Hahn Gallery's Anniversary Exhibition in Charlottenburg, running until July 28, 2025, will find a lifestyle glimpse into the artist's distinctive approach to painting, highlighted by his playful take on The Last Supper.
