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Nikoláy Aslánovich Pirosmanashvíli (Georgian: ნიკოლოზ ფიროსმანაშვილი) or Niko Pirosmani (Georgian: ნიკო ფიროსმანი), simply referred to as Nikala (ნიკალა Nik’ala; 1862–1918), was a Georgian painter who posthumously rose to prominence.
Learn about Niko Pirosmani, a self-taught artist who painted on black cloth with a naïve style. Discover his biography, artworks, and legacy in the art world.
- Georgian
- May 5, 1918
- Mirzaany, Georgia
Niko Pirosmani was a self-taught artist who painted the customs, traditions, and culture of his native Georgia in a simple and organic style. He is considered a pioneer of the Russian avant-garde, especially the Neo-Primitivist and Rayonist movements, and influenced artists such as Larionov and Malevich.
- Georgian
- May 5, 1862
- Mirzaani, Georgia
- April 9, 1918
Learn about Niko Pirosmani, a self-taught artist who invented a new painting technique and became one of the outstanding primitivism painters in the world. Discover his life story, his love for Margarita, and his unique style of depicting Georgian landscapes and people.
Mar 3, 2024 · Niko Pirosmani was one of the brightest stars of Georgian art, who was excluded from the art historical canon for decades. He brought tears to the eyes of experienced and well-accepted painters but still could not make a living for himself, choosing to live as a homeless wanderer on the streets of present-day Tbilisi.
Nov 28, 2023 · Niko Pirosmani and the Georgian avant-garde illuminated in revelatory shows Two powerful exhibitions explore the remarkable work and turbulent life of Georgia’s most famous painter
Oct 25, 2018 · Niko Pirosmanashvili, a peasant from the Caucasus Mountains who became a self-taught artist known as Pirosmani and inspired key figures in the Russian avant-garde, is about to get his due in ...
