Ivan Mangov
1979 Born in Belgrade, Serbia
Lives and works in Rome, Italy
In his slow and gradual process of painting Ivan Mangov crates distinctive portraits (Portraits of time), applying his innovative composite underpainting technique. His work begins with vibrant and bold colours, and as it evolves, it goes through radical transformations, previous layers get obscured and covered, forming complex painted structures with suggestive sense of depth. Inspired by the transformative processes of growth, decay, and geological evolution, he creates a dynamic interplay between the abstract and the figurative, challenging traditional notions of portraiture.
His artworks are part of private collections worldwide, including the United States, France, Italy, Switzerland, Russia and Australia.
In addition to his painting practice, Mangov is an experienced exhibition designer, holding a Master’s degree in Exhibition Design from the Politecnico di Milano. He curated and designed numerous exhibitions, including the “Infinity of Structure” project, which represented Serbia at the 23rd International Exhibition Triennale di Milano in 2022. His work in exhibition design has been recognized with the “Ranko Radović Award” for Architecture and Exhibition Design in 2014 for the “Memory Update” exhibition at the Museum of Applied Arts in Belgrade, Serbia.
Painting Exhibitions:
Exhibited at and presented by Linda Matney Gallery – Williamsburg – USA - 2016
Exhibited at Smithsonian associates, Washington D.C. USA - 2016
Exhibited at and presented by Artists Proof gallery, Washington D.C. USA - 2017
Exhibited at and presented by Rosenthal fine art Gallery, Chicago, USA - 2018
Exhibited at and presented by Di allure art gallery, Saint Paul de Vence, France - 2018 - present
Exhibited at and presented by Mirena art gallery, Mougins, France - 2021 - present
Exhibited at and presented by Mirena art gallery, Dubai - United Arab Emirates, 2023 – present
Exhibition Design Projects:
Infinity of Structure (2022): Represented Serbia at the 23rd International Exhibition Triennale di Milano.
Memory Update (2013): Museum of Applied Arts, Belgrade, Serbia. Awarded the Ranko Radović Award for Architecture and Exhibition Design.
Our Film Museum (2020): Yugoslav Cinematheque, Belgrade, Serbia.
A Day Worth of a Century (2018): Palace of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Diana's Children (2018): Serbian Central Military Club, Belgrade, Serbia.
Treasures of the Chilandar Monastery (2008): Museum of Applied Arts, Belgrade, Serbia.
Exhibited at and presented by Mirena art gallery, Dubai - United Arab Emirates, 2023 – present
Education and Background:
Studied painting under guidance of Zdravko Vajagić
Master's degree in Exhibition Design, Faculty of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, ItalyMaster's degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Arts in Belgrade, Serbia.
Teaching experience
Assistant professor at the Faculty of Arts and Design in Belgrade (previously).
Contact: ivan@mangov.net
