Maria Svarbova

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Maria Svarbova
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Born (1988-05-06) May 6, 1988 (age 33)
Zlate Moravce, Slovakia
EducationSchool of Applied Arts Josefa Vydru (Restoration), Constantine the Philosopher University (Archeology)
OccupationFine-art photographer, art director
StyleConceptual photography
AwardsForbes 30 under 30,[1] Hasselblad Master[2]
Websitemariasvarbova.com

Maria Svarbova (born in 1988) is a Slovak fine-art photographer.[3] Svarbova's most recognized collection is In the Swimming Pool.[4]

Biography[]

Svarbova was born in 1988[5] in Zlaté Moravce, Slovakia[3] and she currently lives in Bratislava, Slovakia. She attended Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra[6] and the School of Applied Arts Josefa Vydru in Bratislava. Svarbova's artworks have appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Forbes, CNN and The Guardian. She has been commissioned to photograph advertising campaigns for large international companies such as Apple,[7] Murata[8] and Museum of Ice Cream.[9] Svarbova has been featured in numerous solo exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world.

Style[]

Maria Svarbova works depict socialist-era architecture, public spaces and routine actions of daily life. The Guardian has described her work as "inspired by the stark architecture" of Slovakia.[4] She prefers brutalist architecture and functionalism.[4] She experiments with colours, space and symmetry of composition.[3] CNN has described her typical post-production process as "the bodies are multiplied, colors are enhanced and asymmetrical elements are erased."[3] Juxtapoz Magazine declares that characters in Svarbova's photographies "have chosen to give up any kind of extravagance that might unmask them".[10] Each scene is meticulously designed, especially with regard to the colors of the props and the minimalist poses of the models; the photographer relies on a lighting and costume team to do this.[3][4]

Books[]

  • Maria Svarbova: Swimming Pool. New Heroes and Pioneers, 2017. ISBN 978-91-87815-157
  • Maria Svarbova: Futuro Retro. New Heroes and Pioneers, 2019. ISBN 978-91-87815-584

Exhibitions[]

Selected solo and group exhibitions.

References[]

  1. ^ "Spolupráca s Apple, PlayStation či MTV. Čo priniesol rok 2019 členom rebríčkov 30 pod 30?". 10 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Masters 2018".
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Allyssia Alleyne. "Mária Švarbová finds beauty and serenity in socialist-era swimming pools". CNN. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "The water's lovely: eerie Slovakian swimming pools – in pictures". The Guardian. 2016-07-20. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  5. ^ Goukassian, Elena (2017-11-13). "The Elegant Minimalism of Soviet-Era Swimming Pools". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  6. ^ "Maria Svarbova: Frozen In Time And Space". Digital Photo Pro. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  7. ^ "Instagram @apple". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  8. ^ laurastorcelova.com. "Murata". Laura Storcelova. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  9. ^ "Maria Svarbova Latest 'Ice Cream Museum' Campaign [New York]". TRENDLAND | Online Trend News. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  10. ^ "Juxtapoz Magazine - Maria Svarbova: In the Swimming Pool". www.juxtapoz.com. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  11. ^ "212 Photography Istanbul". Exhibitions. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  12. ^ "Maria Svarbova photography". Gilman Contemporary. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  13. ^ "아트맵". art-map.co.kr. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  14. ^ "June 2019 - Alternative Spaces". Seoul Art Friend. 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  15. ^ "Contessa Gallery presents photographer Maria Svarbova on April 8th". Altima Palm Beach. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  16. ^ "Maria Svarbova: Swimming Pool". Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  17. ^ "Contessa Gallery". www.artmiami.com. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  18. ^ 活動通, Accupass. "ACCUPASS 活動通 － 亞洲最大活動平台 － 找活動辦活動的首選". Accupass. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  19. ^ "D STORY 상세 - LIBRARY : 대림미술관". www.daelimmuseum.org (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  20. ^ "Maria Svarbova's exhibition and talk in Madrid at Delpozo boutique". THINK+feel Contemporary Art Gallery. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  21. ^ "Maria Svarbova: In the Swimming Pool at Leica Store Miami Gallery | Miami Art Guide". 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  22. ^ "Photo Vogue Festival". Vogue.it. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
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