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// A Man with Seven Problems by Nedko Solakov is a 2010 lithograph that uses humor and minimalism to explore themes of anxiety and the human condition. The composition features a small, isolated figure hanging from a rope beneath a cloud-like form. On the left, the cloud is depicted in grayscale tones, conveying a sense of heaviness or depression, while on the right, vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow introduce a contrasting energy, suggesting inner turmoil or intensity. Below the illustrations, handwritten text provides additional insight, giving the piece a narrative quality. Solakov’s work often blends personal introspection with social commentary, and here, the layers of color metaphorically represent the emotional complexities individuals carry. This print invites viewers to reflect on the weight of personal struggles and the duality of emotion.

Nedko Solakov (Bulgaria, 1957) is a contemporary artist renowned for his narrative-driven works that blend traditional techniques with conceptual art. His diverse oeuvre includes drawings, paintings, performances, and installations, often infused with irony and metaphor to critique societal norms and the art world. Solakov's art has been exhibited globally, including at the Venice Biennale and documenta, and is featured in collections such as MoMA and Tate Modern.

Nedko Solakov

A man with seven problems , 2010

Name: A man with seven problems , 2010
SKU: 3985
Price: 2500.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Architecture is always first, you—the artist—are the second!
- Nedko Solakov

A native of Sofia, Bulgaria, Nedko Solakov widely uses language and to give a narrative quality to his art. He works in diverse forms and media including drawings, paintings, video, and installations featuring small snippets of language or words. Many of his paintings and drawings come with an explanatory text. He often includes performance as a part of his exhibitions and installations. A storyteller at heart, he uses humor and absurdity to push back against societal norms and formal institutions. Although he is known for his whimsical approach to art, Nedko Solakov’s work explores the realities of contemporary life while also questioning them. His well-known piece, 99 Fears, uses dark humor to examine his own fears and worries such as AIDS, plane crashes, and writer’s block. He has participated in exhibitions in Europe, Japan, and the United States including at the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. (Artist website)

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What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

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Nedko Solakov

A man with seven problems , 2010

40 x 60 cm

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