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David Nicholson

David Nicholson

Canadian painter · Berlin / New York

David Nicholson is a Canadian painter who has lived in Berlin for many years. He brings the perspective of a working artist to questions about the art market and Berlin’s changing place in artists’ lives.

At 2080, he talks about his work, the art market and why he continues to choose Berlin over New York.

Photos

David Nicholson in the 2080 Showroom
Portrait of David Nicholson
David Nicholson in his studio
David Nicholson in conversation with André Scholz and Jens Walther
David Nicholson in front of one of his paintings
Palette and brushes in David Nicholson’s studio
David Nicholson after the recording in the 2080 Showroom

Episodes with David Nicholson

In production

Soon English
Episode 5

The State of Art

Canadian painter David Nicholson on his work, the Berlin art scene, the unregulated art market — and why it is still Berlin and not New York.

“The art market is one of the only fully unregulated markets in the world.” — David Nicholson