Modern
mario zhekov
Born 1898
Died 1955
A Life Painted by the Sea: The Story of Mario Zhekov
Mario Zhekov, a name synonymous with the Bulgarian seascape, was more than just a painter; he was a chronicler of the coast, a man whose life became inextricably interwoven with the rhythms and moods of the sea. Born in Stara Zagora in 1898, his artistic journey began not amidst idyllic landscapes but within the walls of the State Industrial Art School in Sofia – today’s National Ar…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through mario zhekov's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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