Making the invisible visible –
distant world. Dieter Nuhr at Geuer&Geuer.
By Andrea Matzker and Dr. Egon Schlesinger
Dieter Nuhr and his “Madonna and Child after Murillo” in front of the gallery in Düsseldorf. Photo: Andrea Matzker
We Germans usually associate the name Dieter Nuhr with the political cabaret artist. But originally he wanted to be an artist and studied photography and painting at the Folkwang School. He came to cabaret purely by accident and made it his day-to-day job. He has always traveled extensively and tried to capture and visualize the memories of these experiences in photos and drawings. Altogether he was in 90 countries, from which he brought back impressions.
During the Corona period he had to limit this travel activity. This gave him time to deal with his extensive archive. He enjoys working with space and time, nature and art history. In order not to forget his diverse impressions, he wanted to experience them again and process them digitally on his tablet. Using special programming, he invented his own brushstroke for it. His unmistakable paintings are all unique. Photographs are available up to a maximum of six times per motif. His works are in demand internationally and cost between €2,000 and €20,000.
Dieter Nuhr with the director of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Prof. Christoph Meyer. Photo: Andea Matzker
The result of this digital post-processing are very atmospherically designed landscapes, tributes to great Renaissance artists and portraits. Significant art-historical works receive a new impressiveness through his personal editing. They emphasize and thus open up new perspectives. In this way, he makes old works a new experience for the present.
Dieter Nuhr and Dirk Geuer. Photo: Andrea Matzker
The opening of this first major solo exhibition at Geuer&Geuer in Düsseldorf at Heinrich Heine Allee 19 directly opposite the Deutsche Oper am Rhein took place on April 20, 2023. The exhibition runs until May 26, 2023. Another highlight of his artistic career will take place on May 2: his exhibition “Surrounded by Faraway” will open in Rome’s world-famous MAXXI, one of the world’s most important museums for modern art.
The highly active gallery owner and cultural ambassador Dirk Geuer gives his artists international acceptance all over the world. In the case of Dieter Nuhr, the focus for him is that he is seen as an artist, completely independent of his – primarily in Germany – recognized status as a cabaret artist and television star. Buying and selling are necessary for artists and gallery owners, but they are not their priority. Geuer also attaches great importance to the personal and mostly family relationship with his artists, who describe him more as a friend than as a gallery owner.
Geuer, who is originally a trained restorer and professional bookbinder, also takes care of the restoration of world-famous works of art completely selflessly, ie 100% on a voluntary basis, with his non-profit limited liability company by giving interested parties access to otherwise completely inaccessible and invisible historical places, phenomena, rarities, works of art and documents (such as original letters by Michelangelo to the Pope) that are not normally accessible.
Dieter Nuhr in front of the forest lake in Ratingen”. Photo: Andea Matzker
Dieter Nuhr in front of his works, inspired by the Italian Dolomites. Photo: Andea Matzker
The participants in these projects travel to the Vatican at their own expense and are then given access to these hidden treasures through Dirk Geuer and his excellent connections. All you have to do is donate a certain amount from €2,500 upwards, which goes entirely towards the restoration of one or more world-famous works of art. In this respect, art lovers experience unforgettable moments and at the same time do something good for the art world.
