Nikolay Stoev, FLIGHT FOR THE CHOSEN ONES, painting 3-14.11.2026

Nikolay Stoev, FLIGHT FOR THE CHOSEN ONES, painting 3-14.11.2026

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Nikolay Stoev

FLIGHT FOR THE CHOSEN ONES

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 03–14 November 2026

For the fourth time, the ‘Arte’ Gallery has the privilege of opening its doors to the magical world of Nikolay Stoev. This exhibition – ‘A Flight for the Chosen Few’ – offers an escape from the grey pragmatism of everyday life and an invitation to journey into a parallel reality, where gravity yields to the power of human imagination.

Nikolay Stoev’s work is a realm where magical realism, fairy-tale narratives and refined painting coexist in harmony. His canvases are not merely to be viewed – they are to be experienced as a visual adventure. They bring to life a whimsical, poetic and deeply human world, inhabited by strange, sometimes comical, but always soulful and sincere characters. His narratives skilfully interweave humorous, biblical and mythological motifs, transforming details into metaphors: flying people, towers impossible to climb, midnight serenades and clouds weighed down by human longings. This is art imbued with exceptional light, warmth, comfort and positive energy.

Behind the apparent lightness of the fairy-tale narrative, however, lies an awe-inspiring technical mastery. Nikolay Stoev demonstrates an enviable, virtuoso technique, handling oil paints according to the principles of the old masters. The artist builds form through complex classical techniques, fine lines, precise detail and delicate glazes, achieving a velvety palette and a remarkably three-dimensional, textured feel to the objects. The colours in his paintings are vivid, rich and sparkling, whilst the smooth transitions from tone to tone make the surface of the canvas literally tremble.

This collection reveals the full scope of the artist’s work – from universal and philosophical themes to the intimate, private world of a man and a woman. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the large-format painting ‘I Love You!’ – a lyrical depiction of the purest human emotion. In perfect harmony with it is the exquisite, intimate canvas ‘The Sweetest Temptation’, which proves that true mastery does not depend on the size of the canvas….. see more

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