" art channels inner restlessness into vibrant abstractions, reflecting the complexities of modern existence."
—M.B.

Born in Sânnicolau Mare, 1950, Romania. Resides in Timișoara.
Graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphics Department – West University of Timișoara.
Member of the Romanian Union of Fine Artists.
Doctor in Fine Arts – 2005.
University Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, West University of Timișoara.
 

Solo Exhibitions – National and International

• 1970: History Museum – Sânnicolau Mare

• 1980: "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 1982: "Bastion" Gallery – Timișoara, "Pro Arte" Gallery – Lugoj

• 1983: Art Library – Timișoara

• 1991: "Mora Ferencz" Gallery – Szeged, Hungary

• 1994: "Vega" Gallery – Timișoara, "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 1996: “Tiszai” Gallery – Csongrad, Hungary

• 1997: "Kalvaria" Gallery – Szeged, Hungary; "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 1998: "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 1999: Systemic Therapy Center – Heidelberg, Germany

• 2000: Art Events – Sheraton Hotel – Frankfurt, Germany

• 2001: Art Events – Kempinski Hotel – Frankfurt, Germany; SLAO Painting and Sculpture Biennale, Guest of Honor – Collegiale Saint-Pierre le Puellier, Orleans, France

• 2004: "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 2007: “Balance in Anonymity” – "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 2010: “Subjective Time – Rigor and Freedom” – "Arkad" Gallery – Budapest, Hungary

• 2011: "Frezia" Gallery – Dej

• 2013: “Revelation of Identity” – "Helios" Gallery – Timișoara

• 2014: “Forma” Gallery – Deva

• 2015: "Calpe" Gallery – Timișoara; UAP Gallery – Vâlcea

• 2017: "Helios" Gallery – “The Game”

• 2019: "Helios" Gallery – “Sintropia”

• 2022: "Calpe" Gallery

• 2023: "Atelier 49" Gallery – Saarbrücken, Germany

• 2024: “Forma” Gallery – Deva

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Group Shows and Official Salons Participation

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• National Salons & Group Shows

• Participated in annual Timișoara Salons (1973–2020)

• Youth Exhibitions at “Dalles” (1981), “Alfa” Gallery (1983)

• “Studio 35” exhibitions across Romania (1983–1984), and numerous thematic group shows and biennales throughout Romania (see full list in original document).

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International Exhibitions

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Displayed works in international events in Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Japan, France, Hungary, and the United States, including:

• 1987 – 17th International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Slovenia

• 1988 – 5th Print Biennale, Catania, Italy

• 1989 – 5th Independent Print Exhibition, Kanagawa, Japan

• 1997 – Romanian Graphic Art Exhibition, “MILLIS” Gallery, Chicago, USA

• 1995–2000 – “Plein Air” exhibitions and workshops in France, Hungary, and Germany

• 2000 – “Le Fantastique”, Jean Macé Cultural Center, Ingré, France

• 2003–2011 – Biennials, travelling shows, and cultural collaborations in Hungary, France, and Spain

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Art Camps – National and International

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Attended numerous artistic residencies and creative camps:

• In Romania: Tulcea, Lăzarea, Teremia Mare, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Cinciș, Herneacova, Hărman-Brașov

• Abroad: Gera (Germany), Mirabel (France), Csongrad (Hungary, 1995–2022), Lack (Poland), Hajos (Hungary)

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Works in Collections and Museums

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Viorel Cosor’s works are found in public and private collections in Romania and abroad, including:

• 1982: Timișoara Youth House

• 1995: City Hall of Ingré, France

• Private collections in Germany, USA, Italy, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Poland, Greece, France, Japan

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Critical References and Appreciation

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His art has been reviewed and appreciated by numerous art critics and publications:

• Damian Ureche, Viorel Boldureanu, Deliu Petroiu, Ileana Pintilie, I.J. Rovina, Ciprian Radovan, Mihai Driscu, Horia Horșia, Marius Tătaru, N. Albu, Magda Cârneci, Andrei Medinski, Nicolae Popa, Jurgen Diesner, Sylvia Eigenrauch, Ioan Iovan, Corneliu Antim, Petre Tănăsoaică.

Included in:

• Encyclopedia of Contemporary Artists, Vol. II, Editura Arc 2000

• Dictionary of Contemporary Artists from Banat, Brumar Publishing

• Tradition and Postmodernism – Two Centuries of Fine Art in Banat

• Viorel Cosor – Balance in Anonymity, Revised Edition, ISBN: 978-606-8389-35-6 (2020)

Viorel Cosor
BoBa Resident Artist since 2025

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