A new artistic dimension for Nary Arthur
Nary Arthur works mainly on wood, choosing logs that fell during cyclones in Antananarivo and carefully polishing them. This raw material transforms into a living canvas.
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Watercolor revisited: painting on wood
A Malagasy watercolor artist with a proven track record, Nary Arthur transposes his mastery to painting on wood.
He manages the absorption of the wood, fixing the pigments without alteration. The result: lasting works, colors preserved for years. The Master has his secrets.
True to its inspirations and cultural roots
Nary Arthur Humble Discreet Cultural Ambassador
Many heads of state have received his wood-painted works. In 2019, Pope Francis received a painting during his visit to Madagascar. In April 2025, the French presidential couple left with an original creation. In May 2025, the President of Slovenia also received a painted piece of wood. These gestures strengthened his position as a cultural ambassador.
Workshop and exhibition network
His studio is located at the Akamasoa Center, founded by Father Pedro Opeka. This place consistently attracts official visitors. Every head of state, NGO leaders, or simple tourists visiting Madagascar end their stays by discovering his works. Many leave with them.
AKAMASOA: showcase and social impact and visibility
Thanks to Akamasoa, it benefits from a permanent showcase. Exhibitions on the site, interactions with visitors, and workshops enrich the experience.
The Art of Wood by NAry Arthur: An Ecological Approach Taken into Account
Choosing reclaimed wood demonstrates a concrete commitment. It reduces urban waste and avoids the use of costly and polluting paper. This pragmatic choice has political and ecological implications.
Painting on Wood: Sustainable, Universal Heritage and Artistic Posterity
Painting on wood has a long history. Masters like Albrecht Dürer and the Flemish Primitives were using it as early as the 15th century. Contemporaries like Jean Dubuffet played with any available medium. Nary Arthur's approach follows this tradition, while asserting a contemporary, Malagasy style.
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- 2424.mg
« From Homelessness to Art Fame » — Complete portrait of Nary Arthur, tracing his artistic and social journey.
👉 https://2424.mg/nary-arthur-razafiarison-de-sdf-a-star-de-la-peinture - Aquarellearthur.io-madagascar.com
Site officiel de l’artiste. Présentation de son travail, ses engagements, sa méthode, et ses œuvres récentes.
👉 https://aquarellearthur.io-madagascar.com/fr/presentation-darthur-razafiarison-son-parcours - Newsmada.com
Article about a group exhibition at the Louvre Antaninarenina in 2022, where Nary Arthur showcased his wood paintings.
👉 https://newsmada.com/2022/12/06/art-du-bois-et-peinture-rencontre-inattendue-a-decouvrir-au-louvre - No Comment Magazine
Major art review in Madagascar since 2007. No specific publication on Nary Arthur has been identified to date in the Fine Arts section
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