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Mark Hogancamp is a resilient and creative artist who created a fictional World War II-era village called Marwencol in his backyard. Learn about his inspiring story, his artworks, and his upcoming exhibit at One Mile Gallery.
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Marwencol is a miniature town in Kingston, New York created by the American artist Mark Hogancamp. On April 8, 2000, Mark Hogancamp was attacked outside of a bar by five men who beat him nearly to death after he drunkenly told them he was a cross-dresser.
On April 8, 2000, Mark Hogancamp was attacked by five men and left for dead outside of a bar in Kingston, NY. After nine days in a coma, he awoke to find he had no memory of his previous adult life. He had to relearn how to eat, walk and write.
Oct 28, 2015 · Mark Hogancamp nearly died after being jumped by five men in 2000. After waking from a coma with no memories, he developed an extraordinary coping device: he built a miniature town in his...
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Dec 19, 2018 · Art World. The Harrowing, Inspiring True Story of Mark Hogancamp, the Outsider Artist Who Inspired Steve Carell’s New Film. Before the movie hits theaters this December, read up on the true-story background of the artist's harrowing life. Steve Carrell as Mark Hogancamp in Welcome to Marwen. © 2018 Universal Pictures.
Mark Hogancamp was attacked and lost his memories in 2000. He created Marwencol, a miniature town where he could express himself and heal. Learn about his story, the documentary, the book, and the art.
