Sándor Mulaj
Artist, Illustrator, Teacher of Visual Arts MA
EDUCATION
1999-2006 UNIVERSITY OF ART, City of PÉCS - Painting, Teacher Of Visual Arts MA
(Final Thesis: The Pseudo-Art in the 19th Century)
1995-1999 Secondary School of Art, Department of Graphic Art and Graphic Design
AWARDS
2010 2nd prize, Open Air Graphic Contest and Exhibition, Pécs
2008 HONORABLE MENTION, 3rd Don Quichotte International Cartoon Contest 2008, ESSLINGEN, GERMANY
2008 HONORABLE MENTION, 17th International Cartoon Contest, DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA
2008 HONORABLE MENTION, International Cartoon Exhibition in DAMASCUS, SYRIA
2002 Fellowship of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE, BUDAPEST
2002 3rd prize on Photography Competition and Exhibition, BUDAPEST
2001 3rd prize on Competition of Emblem Design, BUDAPEST
1998 2nd prize, Art&Science Contest of ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRY OF REPUBLIC HUNGARY
1998 SECOND PRIX - Village Du Monde - International Poster Exhibition in POITIERS, FRANCE
LANGUAGES
Fluent in conversational English, Hungarian, Croatian and Serbian
MEMBERSHIPS
2005-2008 Member of Maggie in the Woods band (irish folk music), City of PÉCS
2001- Member of Approach Art Society, City of PÉCS
2000-2004 Member of Ultramarin-group (non-official group of young artists), PÉCS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2014-2019 Illustrator, Mosoly - Children's Magazine
2005-2016 Art Teacher (Painting and Drawing), SCHOOL of FINE ARTS
2004-2016 ArtTeacher (Art History, Drawing and Visual Arts), Elementary and Middle School
2007 Illustrator, OPUS Publishing, City of PÉCS
2005 Illustrator, Life & Health Publishing, BUDAPEST
2000-2007 Illustrator, FiatalOK - Magazine for young people
Illustrator, De Facto - Monthly magazine for Students
Illustrator, Partoldal - Magazine Of Contemporary Poesy & Literature
1998-2002 Illustrator, Advent Publishing, BUDAPEST
BOOKS
Andrew C. Rouse/S. Mulaj: Small ADS, Opus Publishing, 2007
Andrew C. Rouse/S. Mulaj: The Ride of Johnny Ringo, Opus Publishing, 2007
Istvan Fekete/Lehotka Gábor/S. Mulaj: Children’s Songs, Life&Health Publishing, Budapest, 2005
The Hope: Helium of Soul, Advent Publishing, Budapest, 2002
Panna Gyurus/S. Mulaj: Short Stories For Children (Szalmakazal), Mozaik Publishing, Budapest, 1998
TRAVELLIG
London, Paris, Firenze, Venezia, Rome, Berlin, Dijon, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany etc.
EXHIBITIONS
2012 Pilzen, Czech Republic, Municipal Art Gallery. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2012 Osijek, Croatia. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2012 Pécs, Hungary. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2011 Arad, Romania. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2011 Pécs, Hungary. "Real World" Art Exhibition
2010 Pécs, Hungary. Open Air Graphic Exhibition, PÉCS 2010 European Capital of Culture
2010 Pécs, Hungary. Nador Gallery, 15th Anniversary of Approach Art Society – Art Exhibition
2009 PORTO, PORTUGAL. Museu Virtual da Imprensa, XI PortoCartoon Exhibition2009
2009 St LOUIS, USA. University City. Intercultural Dialogue - International Cartoon Exhibition
2009 PORTO, PORTUGAL. Museu Virtual da Imprensa, Crisis - IX PortoCartoon World Festival Exhibition
2009 MOSCOW, Russia. A. Sakharova Museum. Human Rights - International Exhibition of Illustration
2009 Pécs, Hungary, Central Office of Pécs2010 European Capital of Culture
2009 Pécs, Hungary. Zsolnay Manufacture. FIKA 2009 - Art Contest and Exhibition
2009 NAGYVÁRAD, Transylvania. International Exhibition of Illustration
2009 SZEGED, Hungary. JATE University, We Are Here! - Art Exhibition
2008 Nyíregyháza, Hungary. International Illustration Exhibition
2008 DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA. 17th International Cartoon Contest (Honorable Mention)
2008 LUBBEN (Spreewald), GERMANY. Grafikatur - 5th International Biennial of Cartoon
2008 LIMA, PERU. I. Salón Internacional de Humor Gráfico
2008 ESSLINGEN, GERMANY. 3rd Don Quichotte – World Language - International Cartoon Contest 2008 (Honorable Mention)
2008 Pécs, Hungary. Pécsi Gallery - We Are Here! - Art Exhibition
2008 Budapest, Hungary. Intercultural Dialogue - 12th International Illustration Exhibition
2008 DAMASCUS, SYRIA. International Cartoon Exhibition
2008 SANTOMERA, SPAIN. III. Humor Gráfico – International Exhibition
2008 BELGOROD, RUSSIA. Clear Look – International Cartoon Exhibition
2008 PLZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC. International Art Biennial
2008 OSIJEK, CROATIA. International Art Biennial
2007 PÉCS, HUNGARY. Pécsi Gallery. International Art Biennial
2007 TEHERAN, IRAN. 8th Tehran Cartoon International Biennial
2007 PORTO, PORTUGAL. Museu Virtual da Imprensa, IX PortoCartoon Exhibition
2007 TEHERAN, IRAN. The Occupation - International Cartoon Exhibition
2007 ARAD, ROMANIA. International Art Biennial
2007 Pécs, Hungary. 30th Anniversary of Pécs Gallery – Art Exhibition
2006 ST. CHARTIERES, FRANCE. Solo Photo Exhibition
2006 Kiskunfélegyhaza, Hungary. Anzix From Rome - Solo Photo Exhibition
2006 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Nádor Gallery. International Biennial of Small Graphic
2006 STUTTGART, GERMANY. Fascination Football - International Cartoon Exhibition
2006 NIEMODLIN, POLAND. Fisherman - International Cartoon Exhibition
2006 VARAZDIN, CROATIA. International Cartoon Exhibition
2006 Szentendre, Hungary. Művészetmalom (Art-Mill). Budapest Art Expo 2006
2006 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Exhibition of Young Artists
2006 Pécs, Hungary. Baranya gallery. Exhibition Of Young Artists
2005 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Travelling Around the World – Photo Exhibition
2004 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. International Biennial Of Small Graphics
2004 Nagyvárad, Transylvania. Museul Tarii Crusurilor. Exhibition of Approach Art Society
2004 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hungarian Institute for Culture. Travelling Around the World Photo Exhibition
2004 Pécs, Hungary. Pécsi Gallery. 5th Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2004 Kaposvár, Hungary. Toldi Grammar School. Exhibition Of Young Artists from Pécs
2003 BUDAPEST. Exhibition Of Contemporary Poesy and Graphics
2003 Kolozsvár (Cluj), TRANSYLVANIA. Exhibition Of members of Approach Art Society
2003 ARAD, ROMANIA. Exhibition Of members of Approach Art Society
2003 BUDAPEST. Museum of Literature Petőfi. 5th Exhibition of Contemporary Poesy & Graphics
2003 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Exhhibition of Ultramarin Group
2003 Pécs, Hungary. Dante Café. 4th Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2003 Kecskemét, Hungary. Erdei Ferenc Centre of Culture. Exhibition of Young Artists
2002 BUDAPEST, Hungary. International Biennial of Small Graphics
2002 BUDAPEST, Hungary. Hungarian Post Co. LTD. Photo Exhibition
2002 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Active Rabbit Exhibition
2002 Pécs, Hungary. Dante Café. 3rd Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2002 Pécs, Hungary. University of Pécs, Faculty of Adult Education and Human Resources Development. Art Exhibition Of Young Artists
2002 Pécs, Hungary. THE OPENING – Street performance of The Ultramarin-group
2002 Pécs, Hungary. University of Medical Sciencies. Exhibition Of Young Artists
2001 Pécs, Hungary. Palatinus Hotel. 2nd Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2001 Pécs, Hungary. House of Civilian Community. Exhibition Of Young Artists
2001 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Exhibition of New Members
2001 Pécs, Hungary. Dante Café. Exhibition of Young Artists
2001 Szeged, Hungary. Exhibition of Young Artists
2000 Kaposvár, Vaszary Gallery. Hungary. IV Middle-East European Postcard International Mail Art Exhibition
2000 Pécs, Arthus Gallery. New Graphics From Pécs- Exhibition of engravings
1999 Kecskemét, Hungary. Exhibition Of Contemporary Poesy and Graphics
1999 Kecskemét, Hungary.Bólyai Grammar School. Poster Exhibition of Young Artists
1999 BUDAPEST, Hungary. Budai Vigadó. Travelling Around the World – Photo Exhibition
1998 POITIERS, FRANCE. Village du Monde - International Poster Exhibition
1998 BUDAPEST, Environmental Ministry of Republic Hungary. Art&Science Exhibition
1998 BUDAPEST, Hungary. Poster Exhibition of Young Artists
Artist, Illustrator, Teacher of Visual Arts MA
EDUCATION
1999-2006 UNIVERSITY OF ART, City of PÉCS - Painting, Teacher Of Visual Arts MA
(Final Thesis: The Pseudo-Art in the 19th Century)
1995-1999 Secondary School of Art, Department of Graphic Art and Graphic Design
AWARDS
2010 2nd prize, Open Air Graphic Contest and Exhibition, Pécs
2008 HONORABLE MENTION, 3rd Don Quichotte International Cartoon Contest 2008, ESSLINGEN, GERMANY
2008 HONORABLE MENTION, 17th International Cartoon Contest, DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA
2008 HONORABLE MENTION, International Cartoon Exhibition in DAMASCUS, SYRIA
2002 Fellowship of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE, BUDAPEST
2002 3rd prize on Photography Competition and Exhibition, BUDAPEST
2001 3rd prize on Competition of Emblem Design, BUDAPEST
1998 2nd prize, Art&Science Contest of ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRY OF REPUBLIC HUNGARY
1998 SECOND PRIX - Village Du Monde - International Poster Exhibition in POITIERS, FRANCE
LANGUAGES
Fluent in conversational English, Hungarian, Croatian and Serbian
MEMBERSHIPS
2005-2008 Member of Maggie in the Woods band (irish folk music), City of PÉCS
2001- Member of Approach Art Society, City of PÉCS
2000-2004 Member of Ultramarin-group (non-official group of young artists), PÉCS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2014-2019 Illustrator, Mosoly - Children's Magazine
2005-2016 Art Teacher (Painting and Drawing), SCHOOL of FINE ARTS
2004-2016 ArtTeacher (Art History, Drawing and Visual Arts), Elementary and Middle School
2007 Illustrator, OPUS Publishing, City of PÉCS
2005 Illustrator, Life & Health Publishing, BUDAPEST
2000-2007 Illustrator, FiatalOK - Magazine for young people
Illustrator, De Facto - Monthly magazine for Students
Illustrator, Partoldal - Magazine Of Contemporary Poesy & Literature
1998-2002 Illustrator, Advent Publishing, BUDAPEST
BOOKS
Andrew C. Rouse/S. Mulaj: Small ADS, Opus Publishing, 2007
Andrew C. Rouse/S. Mulaj: The Ride of Johnny Ringo, Opus Publishing, 2007
Istvan Fekete/Lehotka Gábor/S. Mulaj: Children’s Songs, Life&Health Publishing, Budapest, 2005
The Hope: Helium of Soul, Advent Publishing, Budapest, 2002
Panna Gyurus/S. Mulaj: Short Stories For Children (Szalmakazal), Mozaik Publishing, Budapest, 1998
TRAVELLIG
London, Paris, Firenze, Venezia, Rome, Berlin, Dijon, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany etc.
EXHIBITIONS
2012 Pilzen, Czech Republic, Municipal Art Gallery. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2012 Osijek, Croatia. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2012 Pécs, Hungary. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2011 Arad, Romania. Meeting Point International Art Biennial
2011 Pécs, Hungary. "Real World" Art Exhibition
2010 Pécs, Hungary. Open Air Graphic Exhibition, PÉCS 2010 European Capital of Culture
2010 Pécs, Hungary. Nador Gallery, 15th Anniversary of Approach Art Society – Art Exhibition
2009 PORTO, PORTUGAL. Museu Virtual da Imprensa, XI PortoCartoon Exhibition2009
2009 St LOUIS, USA. University City. Intercultural Dialogue - International Cartoon Exhibition
2009 PORTO, PORTUGAL. Museu Virtual da Imprensa, Crisis - IX PortoCartoon World Festival Exhibition
2009 MOSCOW, Russia. A. Sakharova Museum. Human Rights - International Exhibition of Illustration
2009 Pécs, Hungary, Central Office of Pécs2010 European Capital of Culture
2009 Pécs, Hungary. Zsolnay Manufacture. FIKA 2009 - Art Contest and Exhibition
2009 NAGYVÁRAD, Transylvania. International Exhibition of Illustration
2009 SZEGED, Hungary. JATE University, We Are Here! - Art Exhibition
2008 Nyíregyháza, Hungary. International Illustration Exhibition
2008 DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA. 17th International Cartoon Contest (Honorable Mention)
2008 LUBBEN (Spreewald), GERMANY. Grafikatur - 5th International Biennial of Cartoon
2008 LIMA, PERU. I. Salón Internacional de Humor Gráfico
2008 ESSLINGEN, GERMANY. 3rd Don Quichotte – World Language - International Cartoon Contest 2008 (Honorable Mention)
2008 Pécs, Hungary. Pécsi Gallery - We Are Here! - Art Exhibition
2008 Budapest, Hungary. Intercultural Dialogue - 12th International Illustration Exhibition
2008 DAMASCUS, SYRIA. International Cartoon Exhibition
2008 SANTOMERA, SPAIN. III. Humor Gráfico – International Exhibition
2008 BELGOROD, RUSSIA. Clear Look – International Cartoon Exhibition
2008 PLZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC. International Art Biennial
2008 OSIJEK, CROATIA. International Art Biennial
2007 PÉCS, HUNGARY. Pécsi Gallery. International Art Biennial
2007 TEHERAN, IRAN. 8th Tehran Cartoon International Biennial
2007 PORTO, PORTUGAL. Museu Virtual da Imprensa, IX PortoCartoon Exhibition
2007 TEHERAN, IRAN. The Occupation - International Cartoon Exhibition
2007 ARAD, ROMANIA. International Art Biennial
2007 Pécs, Hungary. 30th Anniversary of Pécs Gallery – Art Exhibition
2006 ST. CHARTIERES, FRANCE. Solo Photo Exhibition
2006 Kiskunfélegyhaza, Hungary. Anzix From Rome - Solo Photo Exhibition
2006 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Nádor Gallery. International Biennial of Small Graphic
2006 STUTTGART, GERMANY. Fascination Football - International Cartoon Exhibition
2006 NIEMODLIN, POLAND. Fisherman - International Cartoon Exhibition
2006 VARAZDIN, CROATIA. International Cartoon Exhibition
2006 Szentendre, Hungary. Művészetmalom (Art-Mill). Budapest Art Expo 2006
2006 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Exhibition of Young Artists
2006 Pécs, Hungary. Baranya gallery. Exhibition Of Young Artists
2005 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Travelling Around the World – Photo Exhibition
2004 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. International Biennial Of Small Graphics
2004 Nagyvárad, Transylvania. Museul Tarii Crusurilor. Exhibition of Approach Art Society
2004 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hungarian Institute for Culture. Travelling Around the World Photo Exhibition
2004 Pécs, Hungary. Pécsi Gallery. 5th Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2004 Kaposvár, Hungary. Toldi Grammar School. Exhibition Of Young Artists from Pécs
2003 BUDAPEST. Exhibition Of Contemporary Poesy and Graphics
2003 Kolozsvár (Cluj), TRANSYLVANIA. Exhibition Of members of Approach Art Society
2003 ARAD, ROMANIA. Exhibition Of members of Approach Art Society
2003 BUDAPEST. Museum of Literature Petőfi. 5th Exhibition of Contemporary Poesy & Graphics
2003 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Exhhibition of Ultramarin Group
2003 Pécs, Hungary. Dante Café. 4th Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2003 Kecskemét, Hungary. Erdei Ferenc Centre of Culture. Exhibition of Young Artists
2002 BUDAPEST, Hungary. International Biennial of Small Graphics
2002 BUDAPEST, Hungary. Hungarian Post Co. LTD. Photo Exhibition
2002 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Active Rabbit Exhibition
2002 Pécs, Hungary. Dante Café. 3rd Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2002 Pécs, Hungary. University of Pécs, Faculty of Adult Education and Human Resources Development. Art Exhibition Of Young Artists
2002 Pécs, Hungary. THE OPENING – Street performance of The Ultramarin-group
2002 Pécs, Hungary. University of Medical Sciencies. Exhibition Of Young Artists
2001 Pécs, Hungary. Palatinus Hotel. 2nd Auction and Exhibition of Artworks
2001 Pécs, Hungary. House of Civilian Community. Exhibition Of Young Artists
2001 Pécs, Hungary. Gallery of the Approach Art Society. Exhibition of New Members
2001 Pécs, Hungary. Dante Café. Exhibition of Young Artists
2001 Szeged, Hungary. Exhibition of Young Artists
2000 Kaposvár, Vaszary Gallery. Hungary. IV Middle-East European Postcard International Mail Art Exhibition
2000 Pécs, Arthus Gallery. New Graphics From Pécs- Exhibition of engravings
1999 Kecskemét, Hungary. Exhibition Of Contemporary Poesy and Graphics
1999 Kecskemét, Hungary.Bólyai Grammar School. Poster Exhibition of Young Artists
1999 BUDAPEST, Hungary. Budai Vigadó. Travelling Around the World – Photo Exhibition
1998 POITIERS, FRANCE. Village du Monde - International Poster Exhibition
1998 BUDAPEST, Environmental Ministry of Republic Hungary. Art&Science Exhibition
1998 BUDAPEST, Hungary. Poster Exhibition of Young Artists