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Nikolay Yanakiev

 

Nikolay Yanakiev is the first Contemporary Bulgarian artist to sell his painting in one of the most prestigious auction houses - The Christie's. The auction took place on July 19th, 2017 in London and was a great success for the artist. His painting "The studio" was sold at a price five times higher than originally announced by a foreign collector participating in the auction on the phone.

Nikolay Yanakiev is Born in June 23, 1954 in the town of Dupnitsa, Bulgaria. In 1973 he graduated from the Fine Arts High School in Sofia and in 1981 he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, specializing in painting and fine arts in the class of Prof. Svetlin Rousev. The works of Nikolay Yanakiev are in possession of the following museums and galleries: The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy; The Mimara Muzeum in Zagreb, Croatia; The National Gallery of Fine Arts in La Valleta, Malta; The UNESCO Collection, Burgenland, Austria; The Ludwig Collection in Cologne, Germany; the National Gallery of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria; The City Gallery of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Private collections posessing works of Nikolay Yanakiev: Claude Litz, Paris, France; Prof. Dr. Nick Titz, Neusiedl am See, Austria; Jürgen Hoyer, Berlin, Germany; Egidius Braun, Germany; Bronda, Finland and some others in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Greece, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Austria, Spain.

Memberships of the artist: Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists; Corresponding member of the Accademia Internacionale Greci – Marino, Italy; Accepted member of the Salon D’Automne Association, Paris, France; Selected for the art dictionary Who’s Who in International Art for 1996/97, Lausanne, Switzerland; Cavalier of the International Academy of Contemporary Arts, The Academic Palms of Vermeil, Belgium.

Participations in international biennales and symposia: International Art Fair, Stockholm, Sweden; International Art Fair, Basel, Switzerland; International Art Fair, Brussels, Belgium; International Images, Sewickles (PA),USA; International Art Fair, Barcelona, Spain; International Humor and Satire Biennale Gabrovo, Bulgaria; Salon d’Automne, Paris, France; International Art EXPO, Milan, Italy; Simodart, Burgenland, Austria; Europ’Art, Geneva, Switzerland.

Awards of Nikolay Yanakiev: The Award of the Municipality of the Town of Shumen at the National Painting Competition, Bulgaria; First Prize at the Strouma 82 Regional Exhibition, Bulgaria; Grand Prix of the South Spring Exhibition in the town of Haskovo in 1982, Bulgaria; The Prize of the Portrait Section at the General Exhibition of Fine Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria; Honorable certificate from the International Art Competition of the Art Gallery – Henry Tanas, Toronto, Canada; Jury Prize of the Plastic Arts, 6th exhibition, Champs-Sur-Marne, France; The Special Award for Painting of the Ministry of Culture at the 13th International Biennale for Humor and Satire in Gabrovo, Bulgaria.

Reflection

Reflection

An imaginary mirror painted on a very fine relief of brown colours makes this work...

Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Flower Garden 1

Flower Garden 1

A flower garden - beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev in bright colours,...

Price: 1 355 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
The Black Vase

The Black Vase

A black vase - a somewhat rock and roll reminding picture in a very modern style,...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Elevation

Elevation

A composition painted on a Greek island, where the woman has always been in great...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Silence

Silence

Silence on the boundary of the abstract. A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay...

Price: 1 515 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Hay Stacks

Hay Stacks

Landscape with haystack cups and cypress trees. A golden autumn and a beautiful charging...

Price: 1 685 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Kuker 2

Kuker 2

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 1 355 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Kuker

Kuker

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Composition

Composition

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 5 025 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
The Guest

The Guest

The elegant woman figure sitting quietly in the blue room, pictured by the artist...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Night

Night

A beautiful abstract, modern painting by Nikolay Yanakiev in dark blue and purple...

Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
The Creation

The Creation

Take a look at the Creation story from the book of Genesis. This is a white...

Price: 8 825 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
In Blue

In Blue

Interior with a naked body in front of a mirror in blue. An abstract and very modern...

Price: 5 025 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
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Seacoast

Seacoast

Sea Coast - a composition of playful sculptures at the sea. The artwork is part of...

Price: 2 235 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
A Folklore Motif

A Folklore Motif

An attempt to a contemporary re-creation of some folklore motifs in pastel tones...

Price: 3 425 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Winter Fairytale

Winter Fairytale

Imagine a cosy chalet with a mountain view - this winter fairytale painting is so...

Price: 1 355 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Carnival 2

Carnival 2

The Carnival for the artist has always been an euphoria of colors and sounds at the...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
The Black Rock

The Black Rock

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first virtual solo...

Price: 1 045 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Nike

Nike

A modern contemporary art painting in bright colours by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Reflection

Reflection

A very modern abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
In the Studio

In the Studio

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Venetian Mask

Venetian Mask

A beautiful modern painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Summertime

Summertime

A very bright abstract figuratif painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first...

Price: 4 865 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Childhood Memories

Childhood Memories

A beautiful contemporary art abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first...

Price: 4 865 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Flower Garden 2

Flower Garden 2

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev in turquoise, part of his first...

Price: 1 355 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Morning Time

Morning Time

A fresh yellow morning sees Nikolay Yanakiev in this modern abstract painting. This...

Price: 4 865 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
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Mood 2

Mood 2

A nice abstract painting in pink and lilac by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Expectation II

Expectation II

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
A Journey Through Time

A Journey Through Time

Contemporary artwork, showing the special style of the artist Nikolay Yanakiev as...

Price: 5 525 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Mood 1

Mood 1

A beautiful and collorful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, a carnival like...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
In White

In White

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first virtual solo...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Church Interior

Church Interior

A Church Interior - a very beautiful modern painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Passage

Passage

A beautiful contemporary art painting by Nikolay Yanakiev in bright yellow colours,...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
The Little Princess

The Little Princess

The turquoise little princess as seen by the artist Nikolay Yanakiev. Bright, modern...

Price: 1 355 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Flowers

Flowers

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Interior

Interior

A beautiful abstract painting by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo exhibition...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
The Madonna

The Madonna

The Madonna and the Infant were depicted gently and wrapped in a mysterious warmth....

Price: 4 865 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
In Yellow

In Yellow

A beautiful abstract and playful painting by Nikolay Yanakiev in bright yellow colour,...

Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Antique Motif II

Antique Motif II

Still life with an ancient table from ancient Greece, as the artist sees it. A small...

Price: 1 355 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
A Kite

A Kite

The enchanting yet abstract illusion of a kite in the skies has seen the author in...

Price: 4 865 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Mood 3

Mood 3

A very fine abstract painting in blue by Nikolay Yanakiev, part of his first solo...

Price: 3 315 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa
Expectation

Expectation

A woman expecting the unknown. An abstract figurative and yet very erotic painting,...

Price: 2 285 EUR
Artist photo Nikolay Yanakiev Bulgaria, Dupnitsa