Mark Verlan
Mark Verlan
Biography
Mark Verlan (b. 1963 in Cocier, Moldova, d. 2017), (he/him), visual artist, of Romanian ethnical background, grew up in Moldova, lived and worked in Chișinău. Known by many names, Marioka Son of Rain („Marioca fiul ploii” in Romanian and „Marioca sin dozhdea” in Russian), or simply Mark, Marc, Maric, or Marik – he died at the age of 57, of a heart attack. Burial lot at Armenian Cemetery in central Chişinău. Mark’s art practice comprise a total universe: he created a planet of his own, populated with objects, drawings, painting, he invented his own language, grammar, and alphabet and prepared his own coat of arms showing a cat in meditation. Estate under care of Galeria Lutnița.
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Works in collections and public recognition
- exhibited nationally and internationally, at art galleries.
- works in private and public collections.
Works included in private collections in Romania and Moldova. Works included in Collection.
Selected exhibitions
1.Selected solo exhibitions
- 2024 - solo exhibition, Title
2.Selected group exhibitions
- 2025 - group exhibition, Title
3.Art biennales, museum retrospectives, comprehensive retrospective exhibitions, art fairs
- 2025 - Title
Artistic Residencies, Art Researches, Collaborations, Art Projects
- 2023 - Type, Title
Selected works
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Exhibition views
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Publications
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2.Published articles in journals & magazines, interviews
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Curating activity (Artist as curator)
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Catalogues
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Press
- Art Margins, article by Octavian Eșanu[1]
Gallery Representation
- Galeria Lutnița, under the coordination of Andrei Sclifos
For further non-commercial inquiries, feel free to contact NPK
Social Media Links
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_a_r_i_o_k_a_msd/
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