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The Bulgarian pavilion at the Venice Biennale presents The Neighbours

For the 3 rd time in a row, and the 11 th overall in its history, Bulgaria will take part in the Venice Art Biennale with a pavilion of its own. This year, the forum is taking place from 20 April to 24 November in Italy. Bulgaria will..

published on 1/5/24 1:09 PM
Zdravka Evtimova

Bulgarian writer Zdravka Evtimova grabs literature prize in the US

Bulgarian writer Zdravka Evtimova received the inaugural 2023 Dr. T. O'Connor Sloane Prize in speculative fiction literature for h er novel “He May Wear My Silence”. The award recognizes Evtimova as “one of..

published on 1/5/24 9:57 AM

Photo exhibition dedicated to great Bulgarian actor Petar Slabakov

On January 5, a photo exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of beloved Bulgarian actor Petar Slabakov (23.04.1923 - 17.05.2009) opens in the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia. The exhibition was organised on the..

published on 1/5/24 8:05 AM

"The Neighbours" - the project with which Bulgaria will participate in the 60th Venice Art Biennale

The Neighbours project will represent Bulgaria at the 60th Venice Art Biennale between 20 April and 24 November 2024. It was shortlisted from 17 applications, the Ministry of Culture, organiser of the Bulgarian Pavilion in Italy, announced at a press..

published on 1/4/24 3:08 PM

"XoroTroptzi" represented Bulgaria during the annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Los Angeles’ only Bulgarian folk dance ensemble "XoroTroptzi" brought tons of festive emotions to the audience during the 64th Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration. On December 24, the group led by Veselka Vasileva performed "Shopska Kitka"..

published on 12/27/23 12:09 PM
Monument of Yordan Radichkov in Sofia

Statues with book gifts appeared on Christmas Day in the capital Sofia

For the fourth year, the collectors of photo moments from the life of the capital - the website Sketches of Sofia, prepared a surprise for the residents and guests of Sofia by decorating statues in the city with books wrapped as gitfs.  This..

published on 12/25/23 5:32 PM
Lyuben Zidarov

100 years since the birth of the master of illustration Lyuben Zidarov

Artist, illustrator and painter Lyuben Zidarov was born on this date, exactly 100 years ago – in 1923 – in Veliko Turnovo. Lyuben Zidarov – the long journey into art He passed away a few months short of his 100 th birthday, but the love..

published on 12/23/23 7:40 AM

New book Sofia Urban Art presents the history of graffiti in Sofia

The history of graffiti and street art in Sofia from the 1990s to today can be found in the book "Sofia Urban Art". Its official launch will be on December 21 at the regional center for contemporary arts Toplocentrala in Sofia.  This was..

published on 12/21/23 6:55 AM
Jana Yakovleva

Bulgarian art is increasingly present in Rome

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Rome is located in a quiet street, not far away from the lively historical center of the city. The building was donated to the Bulgarian state by world-famous opera singer Boris Christoff , who..

published on 12/19/23 3:54 PM
Blaga's Lessons

Blaga's Lessons is among the proposals for Satellite Film Awards

Days before the announcement of the short list for the Oscar awards, the proposals for the Satellite Awards were announced. Among them is the Bulgarian film Blaga's Lessons. Stefan Komandarev's film will compete for the prize in the international film..

published on 12/19/23 10:58 AM