Commissions & Acquisions
Mark is available for photographic commissions worldwide.
A selection of his work can be acquired both in high quality fine art format, as well as for digital licensing.
Recognition of the artist’s achievements by leading figures, institutions and media can be seen below.
“It was very kind of you to take the trouble to write and share a little bit about your work with The King as you did, and it was heartening that your recent showcase on December 1st, 2025, was well received.”
The Correspondence Department
Buckingham Palace
OFFICIAL
NB:The December 1st, 2025, Romanian National Day celebrations at the Manchester Art Gallery were organised by the Consulate General of Romania in Manchester and included Mark’s work ‘Bucharest in Shades of Monochrome’.
“Par ailleurs, concernant l’exposition de vos photographies, le Président de la République française (Monsieur Emmanuel MACRON) tient à vous en féliciter et à vous souhaiter beaucoup de succès dans la poursuite de votre activité artistique.”
Translation: “Furthermore, regarding the exhibition of your photographs, the President of the French Republic (Mr. Emmanuel Macron) wishes to congratulate you and wish you much success in the continuation of your artistic activity.”
Le Chef de Cabinet du Président de la République
PALAIS DE L’ÉLYSÉE
An extract from a letter to Mark Wilman from the Elysée Palace. The exhibition mentioned refers to the showcasing of the artist’s project ‘Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades’ at the Adnan Saygun Art Center in Izmir, Turkey, in March 2022, which saw a cooperation between the Consulate General of Greece in Izmir (Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs) together with the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, with official support from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORT AND CULTURE congratulates Mark Wilman for his artistic exhibitions of ‘Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades’ and ‘Bucharest in Shades of Monochrome’.
“Allow me to congratulate you on your artistic work and for promoting European culture both in Europe and at the international level. Your work reflects Europe’s unity through its vibrant cultural diversity—an essential foundation of the European project.”
Ms. Catherine M. in her letter to the artist on behalf of Commissioner Mînzatu.
“In particular, I remember a personal photographic exhibition, which had a remarkable success, organised by the Department of Culture of the Milan Municipality, which took place at the premises of the Civic Aquarium in June 2019. The splendid marine panoramas of the Cyclades, portrayed by the lens of the artist photographer blended well with the marine life exhibited inside the display tanks in the adjacent rooms.
I refer to his website, www.markwilman.com, the reconnaissance of the splendid views captured by his eye as an artist of photographic images, as well as the truly remarkable list that the cultural institutions of various countries, European and non-European, have laudably dedicated to him, organising exhibitions and writing flattering texts and comments.”
Honourable Gabriele Albertini
Mayor of Milan 1997-2006, Member of the EU Parliament 2004-2013, Senator of the Italian Republic 2013-2018
A translation of extracts from a letter about the artist written by Honourable Gabriele Albertini.
“W. Mark Wilman originates from the Caribbean, grew up in London and spent much of his life in Milan, but holds a special place in his heart for the Greek islands. His photographic project Discovering the Beauty of the Cyclades has had its first public solo exhibition, promoted by the Department of Culture of the Milan Municipality, at the Aquarium of Milan (10 May – 5 June 2019), while more presentations of the work are being programmed for cities in China and other countries.”
Greek News Agenda
Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
An interview with Greek News Agenda in December 2019
Greek News Agenda is an online English language platform of Media Diplomacy Directorate / Department of Digital Communication (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretariat General for Public Diplomacy and Greeks Abroad, Hellenic Republic) offering news, analysis and interviews that showcase political, economic, business, social and cultural developments in Greece.
“ I feel particularly honored for being invited today to address the opening of the photography exhibition under the title “Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades — a glimpse of the Aegean Sea”, with works by the photographers Mark Wilman and Aristeidis Kontogiorgis, in this important and elegant Museum, the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum. …The photos shown here do not simply denote the past, evoking longing or nostalgia, but, even more, thanks to the perennial beauty of the Aegean Sea, they aspire to give rise to deeper appreciation of the natural environment and the “Cosmos” or Universe that inspired Greek Art. These feelings gave rise to the most typical attributes of the Greek Mind, such as the pursuit of true knowledge through exploration and excellence. … I do sincerely hope that this exhibition will mark the beginning of closer cultural ties and cooperation between our countries.”
Mr. Georgios Iliopoulos,
Ambassador of Greece to China
From the Ambassador’s speech at the inauguration of the ‘Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades - A Glimpse of the Aegean Sea’ exhibition at the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum, part of the Chengdu Europe Culture Season 2020.
“The exhibition exhibits a series of 52 photos taken by British photographer Mark Wilman and Greek photographer A. Kontogeorgis in the Cyclades and Aegean Sea. … The exhibition is presented in the form of photos, accompanied by clear and vivid text descriptions, showing the rich and fascinating beauty of the Cyclades Islands, allowing the public to further understand and explore the mysteries of nature, and advocate harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In this exhibition, you can also see the video on the consolidation and restoration of the Episkopi Church on Sikinos Island provided by the General Administration of Cultural Relics and Cultural Heritage (Cycladic Antiquities and Archaeology Bureau) of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Hellenic Republic.”
China News
China News is the second largest state-owned newspaper in China.
“From 10 May to 5 June 2019, the elegant early twentieth century Art Nouveau building that houses the Acquario Civico di Milano will host the DISCOVERING THE BEAUTY OF THE CYCLADES exhibition by W. M. Wilman promoted by the Municipality of Milan within its walls and tanks. - Culture and from the Aquarium - Civic Hydrobiological Station of Milan. …The exhibition at the Milan Civic Aquarium is dedicated to the memory of Prof. A. Delivorias (former director of the Benaki Museum in Athens).”
Embassy of Greece in Italy
“Traveling means stopping to listen and observe: ‘Discovering the beauty of the Cyclades’ is both a journey and a photographic project, a four-year journey (2019) focused on the natural beauty of the islands of the Aegean archipelago. Wilman's photographs show his ability to observe and listen to the wonderful interaction between land and sea, between sky and water: from the volcano of Santorini to the wild and less explored areas such as those of Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, Poliegos, Kimolos, Milos and Serifos.”
La RepubblicaLa Repubblica is a leading Italian newspaper.
‘‘The photographic project Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades by W. M. Wilman pays tribute to the electric blue of the Aegean, the shapes and colours of rocky landscapes, beauty in its variety of physical forms and expressions above and below the water line. … Read Greek News Agenda’s interview with Mark Wilman on the reasons behind his interest in these islands, his artistic approach and his thoughts on beauty.’’
Embassy of Greece in UK
“Brits 🇬🇧 have always been impressed by the beauty of the Greek 🇬🇷 landscape. British photographer 📷 Mark Wilman is passionate about the wild landscapes of Greece’s Cycladic islands. After 4 years (2019) of exploring little-known parts of several Aegean islands, the photographer will showcase the Greek beauty he captured with his lens in the exhibition Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades by W. M. Wilman that will take place in Milan. Check out his impressive photography in his website.”
British Embassy in Athens
“A well-travelled Londoner with Caribbean blood, photographer Mark Wilman is a Hellenophile at heart, and his evocative work proves it. His lifelong, multi-sensory experience of Greece has resulted in a highly lauded six-year project and a book honouring the Cycladic islands. ‘Discovering The Beauty of the Cyclades’ is an evocative photographic tribute to the natural, cultural and historical magnificence of these islands.”
Greek City Times
Greek City Times is the world’s leading Greek news and lifestyle site outside of Greece.
“Photographer W. Mark Wilman @WMWILMAN1 talks to @GreekNewsAgenda about the beauty of the #Cyclades and his love of the #GreekIslands. http://greeknewsagenda.gr/index.php/interviews/arts-in-greece/7115-wilman-cyclades”
Embassy of Greece in Washington D.C.
“Wilman presents photographs of the natural beauty of the Aegean with unexplored aspects from Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, Polyaigos, Kimolos, Milos and Serifos (2019). He has a long and deep relationship with the Cyclades, which he first visited in 1974, when he was still young. From his first contact until now, Mark Wilman has developed an experiential relationship with the landscape, with free diving, climbing and hiking.”
Kathimerini
Kathimerini is a leading Greek newspaper founded in 1919.
“As part of the exhibition of British photographer Mark Wilman's photographic collection entitled "Discovering the Beauty of the Cyclades". Event held at Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Ahmet Adnan Saygun Art (17.03.2022).”
Republic of Greece in Turkey - Izmir Consulate General
“On Thursday, March 17 (2022), in honor of photographer W. Mark Wilman, who presented his photography collection titled "Discovering the Beauty of the Cyclades" at Adnan Saygun Art Center with the cooperation of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and Despina Balkiza, Consul General of Greece in Izmir, to art lovers. A cocktail event was given. The cocktail, sponsored by Kosmos Visa, was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and also the Chairman of the Parliamentary European Union Assembly and Foreign Relations Commission Suat Çağlayan, the Italian Consul in Izmir Valerio Giorgio, the Federal Consul General of Germany Dr. Detlev Wolter, İzmir Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naciye Gökçen Kaya, İKSEV President Filiz Eczacıbaşı Sarper, Honorary Consuls and well-known names of the society attended.”
Turkiye Gunlugu.Net
Turkiye Gunlugu is a Turkish daily news network.