Skopje, 12 June 2025 (MIA) -- Five years after his death, Bernhard Hollemann's works painted during his stay in Macedonia will be shown at the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

The exhibition, titled "Three Stories," focuses on his paintings inspired by praying mantises, wine and the monastery of St. Naum of Ohrid. 

"The retrospective offers an opportunity to visitors to experience art connecting the natural, the human-made and the transcendental. Through his works, Hollemann illustrates the cultural dialogue between Austria and Macedonia, leaving a significant mark on the European art scene," organizers said.

The show was organized by Ikon Culture Association. Hollemann's paintings will be on view through the end of June. 

Bernhard Hollemann died unexpectedly on March 26, 2020, at the age of 85. The renowned artist, born in 1935, in Borsum, Germany, played a decisive role in shaping the local art scene. He held an M.A. from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. He had exhibited his works at numerous international shows and received many prizes and awards in Austria and abroad. mr/