Mark’s obsession with history has penetrated every part of his life and has shaped his career. During the week, he works as an actor-interpreter in Colonial Williamsburg “Revolutionary City”, where history buffs educate the public about 18th century Williamsburg through reenactment.

And in his free time, Mark impersonated Napoleon Bonaparte. 

The obsession with Napoleon goes back to his childhood when his French cousin brought him a Napoleon toy soldier. Then, in 1998, a friend told him that he even looked like Napoleon – they were the same height, 5 feet 5 inches. That, combined with Mark’s general love of history and experience as an actor, led to his new pass-time, dressing up as the French general. 

Mark has been traveling the world ever since, showing up at events and fairs as Napoleon. He’s also recruited fellow reenactors to recreate some of the general’s most iconic moments on the battlefield. And even after decades doing the same character, Mark can’t get enough of his side hustle – he relives history every day, and wouldn’t have it any other way.  

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Being a gay man in Georgia and taking to art at a young age, Nikvashvili felt he was out of time and place. “I have never fitted into the masses and never want to,” he admitted in an interview with FGUK Magazine. “My work has been and will be placed where I can be whoever I want to be. I feel safe and am the true me next to my boyfriend and in my work.”

“Every artist needs an audience,” he added. “My work really tries to speak for a better world, a world without racism, sexism, homophobia and where people will not be punished for who they are. We need to support each other and fight for our rights and never forget history.”

His masks might not be pleasant but they are unique, calling attention to the messy process of identity-making in the age of individualism. Take a look for yourself.

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Mark’s obsession with history has penetrated every part of his life and has shaped his career. During the week, he works as an actor-interpreter in Colonial Williamsburg “Revolutionary City”, where history buffs educate the public about 18th century Williamsburg through reenactment.

And in his free time, Mark impersonated Napoleon Bonaparte. 

The obsession with Napoleon goes back to his childhood when his French cousin brought him a Napoleon toy soldier. Then, in 1998, a friend told him that he even looked like Napoleon – they were the same height, 5 feet 5 inches. That, combined with Mark’s general love of history and experience as an actor, led to his new pass-time, dressing up as the French general. 

Mark has been traveling the world ever since, showing up at events and fairs as Napoleon. He’s also recruited fellow reenactors to recreate some of the general’s most iconic moments on the battlefield. And even after decades doing the same character, Mark can’t get enough of his side hustle – he relives history every day, and wouldn’t have it any other way.  

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Being a gay man in Georgia and taking to art at a young age, Nikvashvili felt he was out of time and place. “I have never fitted into the masses and never want to,” he admitted in an interview with FGUK Magazine. “My work has been and will be placed where I can be whoever I want to be. I feel safe and am the true me next to my boyfriend and in my work.”

“Every artist needs an audience,” he added. “My work really tries to speak for a better world, a world without racism, sexism, homophobia and where people will not be punished for who they are. We need to support each other and fight for our rights and never forget history.”

His masks might not be pleasant but they are unique, calling attention to the messy process of identity-making in the age of individualism. Take a look for yourself.

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