About ADIYABAZAR Nyam
BACKGROUND
Adiyabazar Nyam is a renowned Mongolian artist known for seamlessly blending traditional Mongolian motifs with contemporary artistic elements. A significant aspect of his oeuvre is his pioneering work in the development of the cubist art genre in Mongolia, particularly his unique technique and style known as "crystal cubism." This evolved during his rigorous artistic research and endeavors, adding another layer of depth and innovation to the Mongolian art scene. His career has spanned multiple decades and continents, reflecting both his deep ties to his cultural heritage and his forward-thinking artistic vision. He has held solo exhibitions in a range of prestigious venues across the globe, from Mongolia and China to France and Germany. Furthermore, his art has been featured in major international exhibitions such as the Asian International Art Exhibition and the Beijing Biennale. Adiyabazar has also participated in numerous joint exhibitions, notably at UNESCO's Festival of Central Asia, enriching global platforms with the richness of Mongolian artistic heritage. Overall, Adiyabazar Nyam serves as a global ambassador for Mongolian art, his work a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation that resonates internationally while remaining deeply anchored in his cultural roots.
EDUCATION
1990. 'Artist-in-Residence' Program, Kurgan Museum of Fine Arts, Kurgan Region, Soviet Union
1977-1981. Bachelor of Art Studies & Fine Arts Instructor, State Pedagogical University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015-Present. Advisor & Board Member (Co-founder), Empire Art LLC (Private Entity)
2013-Present. Artist & Board Member (Co-founder), International Federation of Artists in Mongolia (NGO)
1989-Present. Artist, Union of Mongolian Artists (Government Entity)
1973-Present. Member, Union of Mongolian Artists (Government Entity)
Solo Exhibitions
2023. "COMPOSITION", Monarty Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2017. "MASTER OF CRYSTALS", Art Gallery, Union of Mongolian Artists, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2011. "MONGOL CUBIST", Hohhot Art Gallery, Hohhot city, IMAR, Peaple’ Republic of China
2006. "I’M TODAY", Art Gallery, Union of Mongolian Artists, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2000. "COLORS", Embassy of Bulgaria, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1996-1998. "EXHIBITIONS IN EUROPE", Paris, Ermont, Rubric, Lille cities of France; Bonn city, Germany; Rotterdam city, Holland
1992. "ADIYABAZAR", Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1990. "KURGAN EXHIBITION", Kurgan Museum of Fine Arts, Kurgan region, Former Soviet Union
Joint and International Exhibitions
JOINT EXHIBITIONS
2012. "BIG FIVE - MONGOLIA" Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan
2011. "CULTURE OF MONGOLIA" Exhibition, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
2006. "GREAT MONGOLIA" Exhibition, Art Gallery, Union of Mongolian Artists, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2006. "BEST ARTWORKS - 2006" Exhibition, Art Gallery, Union of Mongolian Artists, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2005. "BEST ARTWORKS - 2005" Exhibition, Art Gallery, Union of Mongolian Artists, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2005. "L’UNIVERS D'ESTHER" Exhibition, Paris, Ecomusee, Toulouse-Alzen, France
2004. "MONGOLIA & TAMNA" Exhibition, Culture and Art Center, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea
2004. "JOINT EXHIBITION", Bunnik, Utrecht, Netherlands
1999. "KOREAN-MONGOLIAN ARTISTS" Exhibition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1994. "MONGOLIA" Exhibition, Art gallery, Hong Kong
1993. "FRENCH-MONGOLIAN ARTISTS" Exhibition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
2013. "THE 27TH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION" Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand
2011. "IRKUTSK - 350" Exhibition, Irkutsk, Russian Federation
2011. "THE 26TH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION" Exhibition, Seoul, Republic of Korea
2010. "THE 25TH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION" Exhibition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2008. "BEIJING BENNAL - 2008" Exhibition, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
2007. "EXPO -2007" Exhibition, Tottori, Osaka, Japan
2007. "ASIAN ART" Exhibition, Seoul, Republic of Korea
2006. "GREAT MONGOL EMPIRE" Exhibition, San Francisco, United States
2006. "COLORS OF MONGOLIA" Exhibition, Alte Schieberkammer, Vienna, Austria
2005. "FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL ASIA" Exhibition, UNESCO Hall, Paris, France
2005. "COLORS OF MONGOLIA" Exhibition, Sofia-Bulgaria, Budapest-Hungary, Warsaw-Poland, Kiev-Ukraine, Vienna-Austria
2002. "EXPO - 2002" Exhibition, Yan-Jing, People’s Republic of China
2000. "EXPO - 2000" Exhibition, Tottori, Osaka, Japan
1999. "EXPO - 1999" Exhibition, Gangwon, Republic of Korea
Awards
2017. STATE MERITED ARTIST OF MONGOLIA Title & Highest Medal of Honor awarded by the Government of Mongolia
2012. ORDER OF RED BANNER OF LABOR MERIT Medal of Honor awarded by the Government of Mongolia
2014. MONGOLIAN BEST ARTWORK Prize awarded by Union of Mongolian Artists
2006. BEST PRIZE WINNER "Great Mongolia-800" Anniversary Exhibition organized by the Government of Mongolia
2005. BEST PRIZE WINNER "Autumn-2005" Exhibition
2003. HONORED MEDAL OF LABOR Government of Mongolia
2001. LEADING CULTURAL WORKER Award by the Government of Mongolia
1997. BEST ARTIST Union of Mongolian MA prize