Nadja Verena | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) Würzburg, Germany |
| Education | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kunstakademie Münster Master of Visual Arts, Columbia University |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Feminist Artist |
| Known for | #SOPHYGRAY OPHELIA |
Nadja Verena Marcin (1982-present) is a Berlin and New York-based visual artist, performance artist, and filmmaker. Her work examines themes of gender, history, morality, psychology, and human behavior, through an intersectional feminist lens.[1] Marcin's practice integrates elements of theater and cinema, frequently exploring the representation of women in media.[2]
She often reinterprets well-known images or scenes from advertising and film history, addressing issues such as gendered violence and societal norms.[3] One of her notable works, Ophelia, revisits the iconic figure from literature and art history, offering a contemporary perspective on a subject that has been portrayed in various forms over centuries.[4]
Marcin is the founder and director of Kunstraum, a gallery and artist hub located close by the Brooklyn Navy Yard.[5] Kunstraum aims to support emerging artists and promote interdisciplinary collaboration among artists, curators, writers, filmmakers, and architects, with a focus on advancing contemporary international art.[6]