Claudiu Candea

Claudiu Candea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Graphics at the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, Romania, serving as permanent teaching staff since 2005 after initial roles as a photo section preparator (2005-2006).

• Education: Master's degree (2004) and Bachelor's degree in Graphics (2002) from University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca; Sibiu Art High School (1997)

His artistic research centers on Graphic Arts and Printmaking, exploring urban mythology and contemporary European visual culture through traditional and modern techniques. National exhibitions include "Neo Real" at Cluj Art Museum (2008) and "Mitologie urbana" in Bucharest (2003), while international showcases feature Grafika exhibitions at Polish academies (2007-2008) and "Art Tower" in Athens (2004).

Professor Candea actively engages in academic collaborations like the Balchik Creativity Camp (2009), mentoring graphics students and contributing to Romania's artistic community through sustained creative output and pedagogical leadership.