Maria Svarbova facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maria Svarbova
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Zlate Moravce, Slovakia
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| Education | School of Applied Arts Josefa Vydru (Restoration), Constantine the Philosopher University (Archeology) |
| Occupation | Fine-art photographer, art director |
| Style | Conceptual photography |
| Awards | Forbes 30 under 30, Hasselblad Master |
Maria Svarbova is a talented fine-art photographer from Slovakia. She is known for her unique and often dream-like pictures. Her most famous collection of photos is called In the Swimming Pool.
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About Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova was born in Zlaté Moravce, Slovakia. Today, she lives in Bratislava, which is the capital city of Slovakia. She went to university to study art and history.
Her amazing photos have been shown in many popular magazines. These include Vogue, Forbes, CNN, and The Guardian. Big companies like Apple and the Museum of Ice Cream have even asked her to take pictures for their advertisements. Maria's artwork has been displayed in art galleries and museums all over the world.
Maria's Photography Style
Maria Svarbova's photos often show buildings from a time when Slovakia was part of a country called Czechoslovakia. These buildings usually have a strong, simple, and blocky look. She likes to use these public spaces and show people doing everyday things in them.
She loves to play with colors, open spaces, and perfect balance in her pictures. For example, she might make colors brighter or remove things that don't fit. The people in her photos often look calm and serious, almost like statues. Every scene is carefully planned, from the colors of the objects to the simple poses of her models. She works with a team to get the lighting and costumes just right.
Books by Maria Svarbova
Maria Svarbova has published books that show her incredible photography.
- Maria Svarbova: Futuro Retro. New Heroes and Pioneers, 2019. ISBN: 9789187815584
- Maria Svarbova: Swimming Pools. New Heroes and Pioneers, 2021. ISBN: 9789198656626
Exhibitions Around the World
Maria Svarbova's art has been shown in many important exhibitions. Here are a few examples:
- Photo London Fair, Artitled Contemporary, London, United Kingdom, 2024, an art fair where many artists show their work.
- Art Madrid Fair, Gallery BAT, Madrid, Spain, 2024, another big art fair.
- Remote Control, Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023, a special solo show in a museum.
- 어제의 미래 (Futuro Retro), Seoul Arts Center - Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul, South Korea, 2022-2023, a solo museum exhibition.
- Fragile Concrete, Kolektiv Cité Radieuse, Marseille, France, 2021, a solo show in a famous building designed by Le Corbusier.
- Weather, Daelim Museum, Seoul, South Korea, 2018, a group exhibition with other artists.
