Ovidiu Toader

Ovidiu Toader (b. 1991, Brasov, Romania) works in sculpture, drawing, analogue photography, and natural materials (i.e. water, stones), to revisit human history; exploring alternative temporalities and writing humanity’s potential futures. Touching on current global events, and engaging with anthropological narratives, he moves with ease between poetic meanderings, conceptual approaches, and scientific observations. Conceived as immersive, context-responsive exhibitions, his installations operate according to their own rules and temporal laws, enveloping physical spaces entirely.

EDUCATION

2016

MFA, National University of Arts Bucharest, Faculty of Sculpture

2014

BA, National University of Arts Bucharest, Faculty of Decorative Arts and Design

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024

The Whole Universe is Crammed into your Body, Romanian Cultural Institute, Berlin; curator Ioana Mandeal

2023

In Another Life I was a Stone, Galeria Catinca Tabacaru, Bucharest

2022

Afterimage of Hope, Atelier 35, Bucharest; curator Daria Nedelcu

2021

The First Lockdown Among Insects, E T A J artist-run space, Bucharest

2018

Cub (Nest), Galateca Gallery, Bucharest; curator Razvan Tun

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025

One Eye Laughing, The Other Crying selections from Ovidiu Sandor Collection, International Cultural Centre Krakow (MCK), Poland; Curators: Monika Rydiger, Łukasz Galusek, Ovidiu Şandor (Catalogue)
Ovidiu Toader & Justin Orvis Steimer, Catinca Tabacaru Gallery, Bucharest, RO
The Third Space, 6th Art Encounters Biennial, Collateral Exhibition at French Institute, Timisoara; Curators: Raphael Guilbert and Catinca Tabacaru
Have No Doubt of the Omnipotence of a Free People , curated by Raphael Guilbert, Catinca Tabacaru Gallery, Bucharest, RO

2024

Attraverso i diluvi – Through the Floods, Collezione Maramotti, Reggio Emilia, Italy

2023

RAD Sculpture Park, curated by Robert Bajenaru, CARO, Bucharest;
Situári Afective (A ective Sites), Combinatul Fondului Plastic, Bucharest
Diacroni, RCW23, curated by Marian Palie, Iasi – Romania
Morphogenesis, curated by Elena Scutaru, The House of Scientists of
The Romanian Academy, Bucharest

2022

National Art Salon, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Bucharest Sharp Festival, Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest

2021

Rendez-Voux Aux Jardins, Domeniul Ghica, Ghergani, Romania
Double Decker, Sandwich, Bucharest

2020

Edge Runners, Multimedia Visual Arts Center (CAW, White cube, Bucharest
E T A J on wheels, Bucharest Process terminus (ad, Sandwich, Bucharest

2019

Playing God, why?, ET A J Artist Run Space, NAG Bucharest

2018

Foundry Hall, Combinatul Fondului Plastic, Bucharest

2017

Metal Salon, Orizont Gallery, Bucharest

2016

Scholarship recipients, Princess Margareta Foundation, Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest
Diploma, The Institute, Stirbei Palace, Bucharest Dissertation Exhibition, Balassi Institute
Bucharest Arist Selection Princess Margareta Foundation, BRD, Bucharest Young talents
Elite Art Gallery, Bucharest Art and technology, Elite Art Gallery, Bucharest

2015

Atelier 35, Europe Gallery, Brasov Diploma, The Institute, Stirbei Palace, Bucharest

PRIZES & SCHOLARSHIPS

2025

UAPR Prize, Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici din România

2016

Scholarship holder of the “Young talents’ program supported by the Princess Margareta Foundation of Romania