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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Posted the wrong version so here we go again: Study, after Ghost, 2026 Compressed charcoal and soft pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Study, after the Smoking Hand, 2026 Sepia conte, compressed charcoal and soft pastel on paper 40 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Abstraction (Flash), 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Gnossienne (Visible Bruises), 2026 Umber conte, compressed charcoal and soft pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Abstraction (Ashkan’s Smoking Hand), 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Christian, 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The Museum V (Elijah and the Swimming Boys), 2026 Oil on Masonite 50 x 40 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Study, After Lens Flare, 2026 Sepia conte, compressed charcoal and soft pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Study, After the Bather, 2026 Sepia conte and soft pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Alex, 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Self-Portrait with Ashkan in Virgil’s Mirror, 2026 Compressed charcoal and soft pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Sundial II, 2026 Oil on Masonite 24 x 18 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A Little Dance II (What Is a Friend?), 2026 5 panels, oil on canvas 30 x 24 cm each, 60 x 72 cm overall

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The Visit III, 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Study for Red Eye, 2026 Compressed charcoal and pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Ghost II (Self-Portrait with Deco Vases), 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Lens Flare (Red Eye), 2026 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Midwinter II, 2026 Oil on mounted masonite 25.5 x 20 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Study, after the Visit, 2025 Sepia conte, compressed charcoal and pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Lens Flare (the Studio), 2025 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Study for After the Bath II, 2025 Sepia charcoal and pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Study for Bad Muskau II, 2025 Sepia conte, charcoal and pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Left-handed Self-Portrait, 2025 Charcoal and pastel on paper 42 x 29.7 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The Bather VI, 2025 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

The Weight of the Work, 2025 Oil on prepared Masonite 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Abstraction (The Path III), 2025 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Bad Muskau II, 2025 Oil on prepared Masonite 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I’m having a late summer studio sale! There’s one small painting and three works on paper still available. Head over to www.sholem.ca/shop — and my zines are also all for sale there too! Something for every budget!

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Self-Portrait (Process of Assembly) III, 2025 Oil on canvas 80 x 60 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Two People in Perpetual Movement, a zine I made for my show at Bad Muskau, Berlin, is now available for order through my website: www.sholem.ca/shop

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

I think about 4 people who follow me here are in Berlin, nevertheless: I’m having a small show of my portraits next weekend TWO PEOPLE IN PERPETUAL MOVEMENT 23 & 24 August Bad Muskau Muskauer Str 24 2. Hinterhof, 4. OG Flyer by @fagtips.bsky.social

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Sundial (Summer Solstice), 2025 Oil on prepared Masonite 24 x 18 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Elizabeth, 2025 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Burning Wishes II (2 of 2), 2025 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Abracadabra @aabronson.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Happy birthday @sholem.bsky.social ! (A self-portrait by Sholem hidden by my archive of Georges Simenon paperbacks. Yes, I have read them all).

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

A painting from 2021 very handsomely framed in its new home After the Ceremony, 2021 Oil on prepared Masonite 50 x 40 cm (unframed)

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Burning Wishes II (1 of 2) Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Abstraction (Virgil and the Carpet), 2025 Oil on prepared Masonite 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Brody, 2035 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Abstraction (Autoritratto Povera), 2025 Oil on prepared Masonite 24 x 18 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

A detail from a painting I just wrapped up for a client

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Trying this out for the first time, so maybe it’s appropriate that my trial post is an in-process shot? Anyway, let’s all see what becomes of this

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Had a studio visit this morning…

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I suppose I should get used to posting here, so here’s my latest Florian in Winter, 2025 Oil on prepared Masonite 60 x 50 cm

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

As of the latest issue of Weltkunst, I am now one of the “stars of new queer painting.” A little bit of a lol, but v chuffed to be included in such good company.

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Still unsure of what it is I’m doing here

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Today’s NYT Sunday crossword is the reason why the Democrats lost the election

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Sholem Krishtalka @sholem.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Not knowing what people are talking about on the apps 3/4 of the time is such a gift

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