Michael Nowak

Michael Nowak is a contemporary artist based in Germany, whose work deftly explores the intersection between memory, identity, and the urban landscape. Born in Berlin in 1984, Nowak studied Fine Arts at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden, where he developed his distinctive approach to painting and sculpture. His practice is characterized by a nuanced layering of materials, often integrating found objects and architectural fragments to evoke both personal and collective histories.

Nowak’s exhibitions span across Europe, with recent solo shows in Berlin, Munich, and Vienna, and his work has been featured in several major group exhibitions focusing on post-industrial aesthetics and the transformation of urban space. Through his art, Nowak invites viewers to reconsider their relationship to place and memory, offering contemplative meditations on change and resilience in contemporary society. He currently lives and works in Leipzig, maintaining an active presence in Germany’s dynamic art scene.