Born in Paris, Nicolas Pol spent much of his childhood in Africa before relocating to France. He went on to earn his degree at the prestigious Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts at La Sorbonne. Following two successful solo shows at Alsopp Contemporary in London, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld presented Pol’s work in four large-scale international exhibitions – The Martus Maw in New York in 2009; The Mother of Pouacrus in London in 2010; Sick Atavus of the New Blood in 2011 in New York and Neverlodge in 2012 in New York. Nicolas Pol has participated in numerous group exhibitions in prestigious institutions such as the J-en Rêve Fondation Cartier, the Plus Que Vrai ENSBA Salle des Quais in Paris and the Loic le Gaillard in London.
Nicolas Pol’s work will be on view at Istanbul’74 on the 26th of April until May 17.
Here are his Qs to our As!
When are you happiest?
On duty.
What motivates you?
Others.
Which city or cities are centers of creativity and inspiration for you?
All of them.
For you, what does Istanbul stand for?
EPEKTASIS.
What do you think about the city (cities) you live in ?
Strange weather.
Which era would you have preferred to lived in?
Prehistorical Times.
What’s your current source of inspiration?
All.
Your most memorable journey?
Malaysia.
Your favorite place to visit to get ideas?
APE50.
Your most cherished possession?
Basquiat drawing.
Who or what inspired you to become an artist?
Naked women.
Key moment in your life?
Uganda 79.
Favorite recent discovery?
Twin Arrows first LP.
Favorite artist of all times?
Orstn Groom.
How would you describe your work in 3 words?
Freak Fuck Free.
How will you be remembered?
Bad as me.
What can’t you live without?
Cats and Vine.
What’s on repeat on your iPod?
The Changeling.
Names of people whom you think revolutionized the art world?
GOG WAR GAG.
What is the trait you most deplore about yourself?
Tell you lies.
What’s your motto?
Protect and Serve.