ABOUT ME

​​Benjamin Nyari (b. 1988, New York) is a fine artist currently based in Amsterdam. He completed his Master of Arts in Fine Art at the University of the Arts London in 2021 and has since exhibited internationally in cities including Budapest, London, and Amsterdam.

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Coming from a family of artists—his father and grandparents were also accomplished painters—art has been a constant presence throughout Nyari’s life. His studio serves as both a personal and creative sanctuary, where painting is not just a practice but a daily rhythm. His work is defined by an intuitive approach that balances freedom, strength, and sensitivity, expressed through bold gestures and vibrant energy.

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Nyari’s paintings reveal a meticulous attention to color, form, and texture. By moving away from classical techniques, he creates abstract, expressive compositions that shift into figural and neo-expressionist scenes. His figures often emerge in solitude or in conversation, capturing the emotional landscape of doubt, anger, joy, and reflection.

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Titles are an essential part of his practice, never arbitrary—each one references global events or intense personal emotions, anchoring the visual narrative in meaning. Nyari’s preferred materials include acrylic paint, oil chalks, glue, and pencil, which he applies to both canvas and paper, creating layered works that invite viewers into a dialogue between the personal and the universal.