The German child Picasso caused a 'storm' in the art world even at just 7 years old

Born in Germany, Mikail Akar's painting talent was accidentally discovered just a few years ago, when his parents bought Mikail a 4th birthday present in the hope that he could unleash it. create what you want.

"We bought all kinds of toys and superheroes, then came up with the idea of ​​giving our son watercolor painting kits , " said father and manager Mikail Akar, Kerem Akar.

"The first picture looked great. At first I just thought my son improvised it or my wife drew it," Kerem Akar told AFP: "I thought maybe it was just a coincidence, but through The second and third picture is obviously my son's talent. "

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A work by Mikail Akar.

Mikail Akar specializes in drawing abstract works and has developed his own original painting techniques including fathers' boxing gloves tinting 'punch' into the canvas to create unique abstract paintings.

Experts assess the color mix in Mikail's work clearly showing the abstract expressionism school, making many people reminiscent of the famous American abstract artist Jackson Pollock.

Art critics also believe that if talents continue to be nurtured and developed, "Early Picasso" will surely have a bright future in the art world, but that does not seem to be a dream. that this boy is willing to pursue.

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Mikail Akar beside his works.

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Mikail Akar wants to be a soccer player.

Mikail Akar said that when he grew up he wanted to become a football player because drawing made him feel quite tired and took too much time.

Mikail Akar's parents also affirmed that they did not force the boy and let Mikail Akar do as he pleased, sometimes drawing a picture once a week or sometimes a month when he took a pen to paint.

However, they admit that their son's talent and success have made their lives changed, they have to interact and learn more about the art world, even opening a company. to build the boy's brand.

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Mikail's talent and success made many changes in his life.

During a new exhibition in Berlin in December 2019, a visitor - photographer named Arina Daehnick, said that she was surprised that the authors of these paintings were a painting. doctor is only 7 years old.

"The balance and harmony in the composition of the painting is wonderful," Daehnick told AFP.

Diana Achtzig - director of the Achtzig Contemporary Art Gallery in Berlin, said she was impressed by Mikail's "imagination and color variations" .

"As long as there is someone to help, not abuse the talent of the boy, this child artist will have a great future ahead, " Achtzig said.


Mikail's talents are reflected in the latest collection of abstract paintings.A work in this collection sold for 11,000 euros and a portion of the proceeds will go to the children's charity of German football star Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich.