Marin Vasilev Selovlev, known professionally as Marin Vasilev (Bulgarian: Марин Василев; 27 August 1867, Shumen - 14 December 1931, Sofia) was a Bulgarian sculptor and art professor. Together with Boris Schatz and Zheko Spiridonov [bg], he is considered to be a founding figure of modern Bulgarian sculpture.
Life and work
After graduating from teacher training in 1886, he studied sculpture and stoneworking at a newly created vocational school in Hořice; a city known for its high-quality sandstone. He graduated in 1890 and taught at a state-run arts and crafts school in Sofia.