Christian Schumacher

Christian Schumacher, known as chtartberlin, is a Berlin-based artist whose vibrant, emotionally charged works captivate the viewer with dynamic colors and forms.

Drawing on his unique experiences, ranging from his medical background to his travels through India, Nepal and beyond, his art explores themes of the human condition and the interplay between life and the physical body.

Christian has made a name for himself in the art world with his innovative approach and deep passion for creativity, exhibiting his works in galleries and private collections around the world. Whether through powerful brushstrokes or thought-provoking compositions, Christian continually pushes boundaries, offering a captivating journey into his multifaceted artistic universe.

Explore his world and let the art speak to you.

Christian's artwork
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biography

Christian Schumacher's artistic journey began in childhood, encouraged by playful painting competitions with his grandmother. While his cousin often claimed victory for himself, Christian was never concerned with winning; he painted from a purely aesthetic perspective. This early experience laid the foundation for his deep connection to art.

Years later, at the age of 17, he was further drawn into the world of creativity by graffiti friends. Early one Saturday morning, a friend made a long journey to visit him and arrived with a canvas, paint, and a bottle of wine. That day, Christian had his first real encounter with a canvas, an experience that ignited his lifelong passion for art.

Christian has lived in Berlin since 2012 and is fully immersed in the city's vibrant art scene. For the past four years, he has worked as an independent artist, continuously developing his craft.

His talent and dedication led him to sign a contract with SAV Gallery in Los Angeles two years ago, a collaboration that will soon expand to New York when the gallery opens its presence there in July.

With his bold, expressive style and ever-growing international presence, Christian Schumacher is an artist redefining contemporary creativity, one canvas at a time.

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Statement

"My name is Christian Schumacher, and I'm a painter from Germany living in Berlin. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated my life to becoming a professional painter and building an international career. This primarily means traveling to other countries to engage with other cultures and be inspired by the new environment—the people, the architecture, the daily life of the locals, the music, etc. In 2018, I took a trip to Portugal and had the opportunity to hold two exhibitions. With the paintings I sold, I was able to finance this trip and support a local art community in Lisbon. Based on this trip, a print magazine in the US wrote an article about me and my vision. To mention just one great experience through and with my art: My main sources of inspiration are books, music, and languages. The aesthetics of numbers, letters, and colors combined are so enjoyable for me that I want to continue pursuing this passion, which I'm fortunate enough to be able to earn a living from."

Christian Schumacher

Exhibitions

2026 - Upcoming solo exhibition, SAV Gallery, State of New York, New York City

2024 - Solo exhibition, SAV Gallery, LA West Hollywood, US

2023 - Group exhibition, “Leap of Faith”, SAV Gallery, LA West Hollywood, US

2023 - Group exhibition, SAV Gallery, Forte del Marmi, Tuscany

2022 - “Collective Berlin”, Berlin, Germany

2020 - Group exhibition, “Isolation,” Kunst100, Berlin, Germany

2019 - Group exhibition, BOOM Gallery, London, UK

2017 - Solo exhibition, “perspective”, LUX Factory, Lisbon, Portugal

2016 - Solo exhibition, "it's ok, I am still alive", Armezem, Porto, Portugal

2012 - Group exhibition, "Sensuality", former juvenile detention center, Magdeburg, Germany