South African born Sculptor, Nicolas Lehmann, works between his industrial art studios in Cape Town South Africa and Europe. Lehmann is a creative auto-didact coming from a family of artisans. Lehmann’s family is originally German. Mostly self-taught, time and passion have forged his enthusiasm to pursue mastering the challenging mediums of steel and bronze. Lehmann is one of the rare artist whom creates designs and casts his bronzes, in his own foundry. Married to French spouse, with residence in Saint Paul de Vence, Nicolas has retained his international ties and continues to seize the moment and inspirations.

Nicolas Lehmann recently exhibited in February 2020 at The Grand Palais in Paris, ART CAPITAL, Salon des Artistes Independent where his Uniting People Collection was presented and received much success. Furthered by ART3F in August 2020 in  Monaco at the International Art Fair 2020, and the Alliance Francaise du Cap in Capetown, South Africa. Next year 2021, Lehmann will pursue the international shows between London, Dakar and Colombia., always seeking at promoting South African Art.

Inspired by nature and people, Lehmann started in 1995 with his sculptural work.  He has never ceased to forge, twist, and shape forms and figurines. His material medium has varied from recycled steel to bronze. In the last decade, Lehmann has opened his own foundry in his Cape town Studios where his latest bronzes are being cast. Each of Lehmann’s sculpture are all individually crafted. He is one of the only artist’s to cast his own bronzes.

Lehmann continuous thirst for pushing boundaries, developing and honing his skills as a prolific figure in his field of expertise, Lehmann has emerged as a credible sculptor in his own right.

EXHIBITIONS

Scope – Miami USA – Dec 2021 (reserved)
FIAC – Paris France – Oct 2021 (reserved)
Frieze – London UK – Oct 2021 (reserved)
PAD – London UK – Oct 2021 (reserved)
FOCUS ART FAIR – SAATCHI GALLERY London Aug 2021

Art en Siagne – 28 June 2021

Contemporary Artist in Residency, Museo Simon Bolivar, Santa Marta, Colombia 2021

ART3F Monaco International Art Fair – Monaco – August 2020

Alliance Francaise du Cap – Joint exhibition with Gary Hirson and Nienke Van der Meulen – Cape Town, South Africa - October 2020

Biennale de Dakar, Dakar Senegal 28 May-12 June 2020 (postponed 2021)

Festival de Cannes – 12-14May 2020 Cannes, France (postpone 2021)

Focus Art Fair – 2-10 April 2020 France (postponed Oct 2020)

Art Shopping - Carroussel du Louvre – 3-5 Avril 2020 Paris, France  (postponed Oct2020)
Grand Palais – Art Capital Salon des Artist Independents – Art Freedom

 Paris, France 12-16 Feb 2020
Business Art Fair – Art Freedom – FIAC week – Paris, France – 18-20 Oct 2019

Soiree Consulat de France – Sponsors – Atelier Nicolas Lehmann – Cape town 24 Oct 2020

Mazars Egoli Art Fair – 4 october 2019 – Johannesburg, South Africa
GemlucArt – Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco 17-27 Sept 2019
Private Viewing - Pop Up – St Paul de Vence – France – Aug to Nov 2019
11th Edition Consular Ball – Fundraiser – Cape Town – Nov 2018
Private Viewing – Atelier Nicolas Lehmann – Cape Town – February & October 2018
Light and Space - Atelier Nicolas Lehmann –  Cape Town 2017
Art Expo New York 2016 – Solo – NY NY 2016

Africa Oil Week – TOTAL Exploration and Production – Artist Studio – Cape Town Oct 2015
Design Indaba Creatives – Convention Center – Cape Town 2014
Everard Read Mount Nelson summer garden exhibition – Mount Nelson Hotel - Cape Town 2013
The Mailbox – The Westin Hotel – Cape Town August 2012
Private Viewing – Gallery on Oaks December 2011 – February 2012 – Somerset West
Unplugged – The Forge – Cape Town 2011
Close encounters, joint exhibition with Daniel Guerrier, The Forge 14 April/19 May 2011
Uniting People – Travels – The Westin Hotel – Cape Town 4th April 2011- 4th June 2011
Uniting People – Soccer World Cup – 14 June – 14 July 2010 Venues:V&A, Cape Quarters, The Castle of Good Hope and the Montebello Design Center – Cape Town
G2 Art Gallery – “Elements” Joint Exhibition – Cape Town September 2009
The Forge – Montebello Design Center – Cape Town 1997- 2012
The Forge Gallery – Contemporary – Cape Quarters – Cape Town 2009-2010
The Grand Daddy Flower Show Competition – The Grand Daddy Hotel Cape Town October 2009
The Dorp Street Gallery – joint exhibition with Alma Vorster- 2001
Design Indaba creatives – Cape Town – joint exhibition NIVIMI -1995

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Residence de L’ambassadeur de France – Pretoria, South Africa, (2019)

Private collection, Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo (2019)

Private Collection, Switzerland & Belgium, (2019)

Private Collection, Buenos Aires, Argentina, (2019)
The Cap Estel, Cap D Ail, French Riviera, France (2004)
Private Collection, Saint Paul de Vence, French Riviera, France (2008-2019)
Private Collection, Germany (2012-2018)

Private Collection, Barcelona, (2017)

Private Collection, NYC, NY, (2016)

Private Collection, Turkey (2013)
Private Collection, Austria (2010)
Private Collection, Jordan (2011)
Private Collection, China (2009)
Private Collection, London, UK (2007, 2019)
The Rockfellers, NY, USA (2006)