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He graduated from the Art Academy in Sofia, majoring in sculpture in 1988. He works in the field of small plastic and monumental sculpture. He presents his work in over twenty solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad. Participates in specialized exhibitions and in international symposiums on sculpture.
His works are owned by private collectors, both in Bulgaria and in the USA, Russia, Japan, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Macedonia, Turkey, Belgium, Holland, South Korea, Sweden, Turkmenistan.
Atanas Kolev (b. 1959) is a Bulgarian sculptor living and working in Austria since 1989. He works mainly in the field of sculpture and is best known for his abstract „singing“ metal sculptures.
He is a member of the Union of Professional Artists in Austria (since 2002) and the founder of the Danube Atelier art group, which organizes an annual international symposium in Pöchlarn. For his contribution to art, he is the recipient of a number of awards, including the Honorary Award for Culture of the City of Pöchlarn (2011), the Second Art Award of the Austrian Union of Artists (2017) and a certificate from the Ministry of Culture of Bulgaria (2018).
His works are part of the collections of museums and private individuals in Austria, Bulgaria, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Italy and other European countries. He has held dozens of solo exhibitions at iconic venues such as the Hofburg Palace (Vienna), the Egon Schiele Museum (Tuln), the Oskar Kokoschka Museum (Pöchlarn) and Art Stockholm.
Chavdar Valov
Born in Sofia in 1965. He
graduated from the Iliya Petrov State Art School (NUII) and majored in Painting at the Academy of Arts in Sofia.
He has held dozens of solo and group exhibitions in Bulgaria and Germany. His paintings are owned by the National Art Gallery – Sofia, the BALBOK collection and private collections in: Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, France, Scotland, Japan, Switzerland, Russia, etc.
Chavdar Valov works in the field of Illustration and layout of printed publications, as well as in the field of painting.
Exhibitions
Aspect’s Big Winter Exhibition
January 7, 2026 – February 17, 2026
Chavdar Valov, „The Infinite Colors“, painting exhibition
August 31, 2022 – September 19, 2022
Penka Nikova – sculpture Chavdar Valov – painting
September 8, 2021 – September 28, 2021
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Chavdar Valov, „Your Favorite Winter“, 55×45, oil on canvas
Denislav Sirakov was born on January 30, 1977 in the city of Plovdiv. He became passionate about sculpture alongside his father Ivan Sirakov.
Denislav Sirakov received his primary education at the „Patriarch Evtimii“ University in Veliko Tarnovo.
In 1997, he was accepted as a student in the specialty „Sculpture“ at the Veliko Tarnovo University „St. Cyril and Methodius“, where in 2002 he completed his master’s degree under Prof. Milan Andreev.
He held several solo exhibitions in Veliko Tarnovo, Burgas, Sofia, etc. In addition to the chisel, Denislav Sirakov deals with casting, interior design, restoration, advertising. Participated in many competitions. His works are owned by many private collections in the country and abroad. For his large-scale creative activity, he is the winner of the prestigious „Culture“ award, Veliko Tarnovo.
Lives and works in Veliko Tarnovo.
Diana Boyadzhieva was born on 04.08. 1958 in Harmanli. Growing up in Plovdiv, Diana developed an early passion for art, influenced by famous artists close to her family and the artistic atmosphere of the city. She devoted herself to her passion by studying at the Art High School in the city of Kazanlak, and then at the „Kyril and Methodius“ University of Veliko Tarnovo, majoring in mural painting, where she received a bachelor’s degree in 1982. From 1982 until now, she has been a member of the SBH of the BPH – Plovdiv
Dimitar Kirov – DiKiro (1935, Istanbul – 2008, Plovdiv) is one of the most emblematic figures in contemporary Bulgarian art. He is a prominent painter and creator of some of the most significant monumental works in Bulgaria in the second half of the 20th century.
Education and social activity: In 1959 he graduated from „Monumental and Decorative Painting“ at the Art Academy in Sofia under Prof. Georgi Bogdanov. His life and creative path are inextricably linked with Plovdiv. For decades, he has been a leading figure in the cultural life of the city and holds leadership positions in the Union of Bulgarian Artists (Union of Bulgarian Artists). DiKiro is the initiator of the creation of the contemporary art exhibition center in the courtyard of the City Art Gallery in Plovdiv and is an honorary member of the Nika-Kai Japanese Society of Artists.
Monumental creativity: He works actively in the field of easel painting and monumental arts (mural, mosaic, sgraffito). Among his most famous monumental projects are:
The „Rhodope Song“ mosaic in the lobby of the National Palace of Culture (Sofia, 1981);
Murals and graffiti in Old Plovdiv and Peyo Yavorov House Museum in Chirpan;
The mural in the Concert Hall of the Party House in Plovdiv;
The stone-enamel mosaic „April Rising“ on Mount Buzludzha (co-authored).
World recognition and collections: Dimitar Kirov’s works are part of some of the world’s most prestigious art collections, including: the Vatican Collection, the State Hermitage (St. Petersburg), the Pushkin Museum (Moscow), the National Gallery in Dresden, the Czech National Gallery and the Peter Ludwig Collection (Cologne). In Bulgaria, his paintings are kept in the National Gallery of Art, the National Gallery of Art and numerous city galleries.
Selected honors: Winner of dozens of national and international awards, including:
Order of St. Cyril and Methodius – necklace (2005);
Silver Medal from Pope John Paul II (2000);
Zachary Zograf National Painting Award (1983);
State titles „Honored Artist“ and „People’s Artist“;
Honorary citizen of Plovdiv and Pleven.
Born in 1966. In 1993 he graduated from the „Nikolay Pavlovich“ National Academy of Arts, majoring in „Scenography“ in the class of Prof. Nikolov. He works in the field of scenography, costume, graphics and drawing. Performed a number of shows in DT – Plovdiv, KT – Varna, DT – Haskovo, DT – Smolyan, KT – Pleven, KT – Plovdiv, DT – Razgrad. Participated in numerous exhibitions: PQ – Prague, International Fair Plovdiv, Permanent Exhibition Encho Pironkov – Plovdiv, DPH – Plovdiv, „Serdika“ Gallery – Sofia, „Bogoridi“ Gallery – Burgas, German Cultural Center – Brussels, Leuven, Halle, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Graphic Symposium – Halle, Plein Air – Bratsigovo, Plein Air – „Followers of the Master“ – Kyustendil, Lithographic Plein Air – Plovdiv and others. He works as a teacher in NG for SEI Plovdiv and AMTII Plovdiv.
Elena Georgieva was born in 1979 in Sofia. In 2006, he graduated painting in the class of Prof. Desislava Mincheva and Prof. Ivaylo Mirchev, NHA – Sofia. Participated in numerous exhibitions and competitions in the country and abroad. In 2006, he opened his first solo exhibition at the Art 36 gallery. In 2009, he presented an exhibition entitled „Places“ at the Sofia Press gallery. In 2019, her exhibition „Upper Land“ will be held at the Astri Gallery. Received awards in the Competition for young authors, organized by the St. St. Foundation. Cyril and Methodius and Post Bank’s Competition for Young Authors. Since 2006, he has been a member of the SBH. In 2010, he participated in the initiative of the Global Art Foundation PANAGEA. In 2012, he won a two-month specialization in Cité des Arts, Paris. In 2016, he won a nomination for specialization in Munich. In 2020, he qualified for participation in the exhibition-competition „The past. How to use it“ in the Nuance gallery. Participated in the 10th International Biennial of Small Forms Pleven – 2020. In 2021, participated in the London Art Biennale.
Eli Stancheva
Eli Stancheva was born in 1956. in Plovdiv. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, majoring in Painting under Acad. Svetlin Rusev.
She has participated in over 40 exhibitions. She is a member of the Society of Plovdiv Artists and a member of the SBH. The author’s works are owned by the Sofia City Gallery as well as many private collections in Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Greece, England and Germany.
Since 1981 works as a teacher of drawing and painting at „Tsanko Lavrenov“ SHU in Plovdiv.
Lives and works in Plovdiv.
Pictures
„Night“, 20×35, oil on canvas
„Night IV“, 29×25, oil on canvas
Exhibitions
Eli Stancheva, painting exhibition, 02-20.04.2026
02 April 2026 – 20 April 2026
Eli Stancheva „Between Heaven and Earth“ – painting exhibition
17 April 2019 – 07 May 2019
Eli Stancheva – painting exhibition
16 March 2016 – 15 April 2016
Gencho Nakev works in the field of abstract painting. His paintings captivate with a bright color range and a skillful composition built on the basis of basic geometric shapes.
Georgi Shtarbev was born in 1972 in Plovdiv. From 2000-2004 studied painting at the National Academy of Fine Arts – Rome, Italy 2007. Winner of an award for painting of the Municipality of Plovdiv and the Society of Plovdiv Artists. Collective exhibitions: 2012 Allianz-Bulgaria National Exhibition Interior-Exterior, Aspect Gallery, Plovdiv 2010 Allianz-Bulgaria National Exhibition 2009 „Two Brothers“, Bulgarian Cultural Institute- Bratislava 2008 M-tel Contemporary Art Awards Memorial to Georgi Baev-Djurlata, National Art Gallery, Sofia Tuyap Art Fair, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gergana Balabanova is a Bulgarian visual artist. In 2018, he graduated from the „Painting“ specialty at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia.
Creative approach: For Gergana, painting is the main means of self-expression and recreating emotional states. She draws inspiration from people, nature and the objects around us, focusing her attention on the small, often imperceptible details that give meaning to the whole. She works primarily with oil and acrylic paints, but her creative portfolio also includes expressive charcoal and ink drawings.
Gergana Lalova (born April 23, 1979, Sofia) is a contemporary Bulgarian artist whose work is distinguished by expressive color and wealth of materials.
Education: In 1997, he graduated from the National School of Fine Arts „Ilia Petrov“ in Sofia, majoring in „Graphics“. He continued his education at the National Academy of Arts (Sofia), where in 2002 he obtained a bachelor’s degree in „Textiles“.
Artistic style and techniques: Her paintings are dominated by still lifes, in which the influence of masters such as Matisse, Picasso and Monet is clearly felt, as well as a strong aesthetic connection with Fauvism. Over the years, the author has expanded her creative horizons, boldly experimenting in the realm of abstraction. Her creative signature is based on the harmonious yet impactful combination of rich, vivid colors and mixed techniques. In her works, she combines oil and acrylic paints, ink, sand and various pigments on canvas and paper.
Exhibitions and creative projects: Gergana has realized a number of solo exhibitions and actively participates in group expositions in Bulgaria and abroad. Her experience is also enriched by the participation in numerous international and national practical workshops and creative studios.
Born on May 24, 1952 in the city of Pleven. He is an independent and self-taught artist, without academic education. Since 1978, he has regularly participated in general regional and national exhibitions and is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. He has held over 20 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous plein airs. His works are owned by the National Art Gallery, Sofia City Art Gallery, City Art Gallery – Pleven, Art Galleries in Gabrovo, Lovech, Targovishte, Sliven, as well as in private collections in the country and abroad. He lives and works in Pleven.
Hinko Hinkov works in the field of painting. His style is specific and can be defined as naive or naive realism. It is characteristic of him that he paints from nature and all his paintings represent real-life places.
Ignata Vasileva completed her education in 1996 at Jules Paskin Academy, Sofia. She works in the field of painting, and draws inspiration from the beauty of gardens, their diversity and the way they interact with nature.
He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and also of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds.
Ignata Vasileva’s painting is entirely inspired by living nature, and in particular by her adoration of the beauty of flowers. Her paintings overflow with colors, they are extravagantly lush, bright and shiny, capturing even the smallest detail.
Ignata Vasileva has realized more than 20 solo exhibitions in the country and abroad, as well as two curatorial projects.
Iliyan Kolev is a contemporary Bulgarian freelance artist who lives and works in the city of Plovdiv. He works actively in the field of painting and mural painting.
Education and professional status: He graduated from the National Art High School „Ilia Petrov“ in Sofia in 1979. He continued his education at the National Academy of Arts, where in 1987 he graduated in the specialty „Mural Painting“ in the class of Prof. Dimo Zaimov. Since 1994, he has been a regular member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (SBH) in the „Painting“ and „Mural“ sections.
Exhibition activity: The author has extensive exhibition experience with a number of realized solo exhibitions in prestigious spaces, including:
The Bulgarian Cultural Institute „Dom Wittgenstein“ (Vienna, 1994);
The Club of the People’s Representative in the Parliament (Sofia, 2003);
The National Autumn Exhibitions in the Old Town (Plovdiv, 1997);
The city art galleries in Kyustendil (2006, 2014) and Pazardzhik (2014);
Starinna Gallery (1995) and the Plovdiv Cultural Institute (2015).
He regularly participates in General Art Exhibitions in the country, as well as in the projects of the Society of Plovdiv Artists (BPH). Among his significant collective appearances are the exhibition of Bulgarian artists in the USA (1993), organized by SU „St. Kliment Ohridski“, and the special exhibition of Plovdiv authors in honor of H.V. Simeon II (1996).
Collections: The artist’s works are owned by the City Art Galleries in Plovdiv, Pleven and Kyustendil, as well as the City Hall in Moscow. His works are part of numerous private collections in Bulgaria, Germany (Berlin, Munich), Austria (Vienna) and France (Paris).
Iliana Manukova (b. 1970) is a Bulgarian painter whose professional path is closely related to the artistic circles of Plovdiv and Sofia. He graduated from the „Tsanko Lavrenov“ Art High School (1989) and graduated as a master of painting at the National Academy of Arts in the class of Prof. Andrey Daniel (1998).
She is a full member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (SBH) and the Society of Plovdiv Artists (DPH). Her work is highly appreciated by the guild – Iliana Manukova is the winner of the Third Prize for Painting (2006) and the special Award for Young Author named after Georgi Bozhilov – Elephant (2003), awarded by the Society of Plovdiv Artists.
Born on July 20, 1961 in the city of Plovdiv. He graduated from the Art High School in the town of Smolyan and majored in „Painting“ at the „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ University of Veliko Tarnovo. He briefly worked as a teacher at the School of Applied Arts in Tryavna, after which he made a living as a freelance artist. Lives and works in Plovdiv.
Over the years, Ilia Zhelev has held dozens of solo exhibitions in the country and abroad, being particularly popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. His paintings are owned by private collections in Bulgaria, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Turkey.
Ilia Zhelev works in the field of abstract painting with his own recognizable style. In his work, he is strongly influenced on the one hand by Bulgarian folklore, and on the other by classical modern European art.
Ivan Kraevski
He was born in 1943 in the village of Zelenikovo, Plovdiv Region. In 1971, he graduated in Painting at the „Nikolay Pavlovich“ Institute of Fine Arts – Sofia in 1971. He was a member of the group of Plovdiv artists since 1971. He participated in regional and national exhibitions, as well as in exhibitions abroad – Poland /Zanemesh, Poznan/, Germany /Munich, Magdeburg/, France /Paris/, England /London/. He has twenty solo exhibitions. Lives and works in Plovdiv.
His works are owned by galleries and private collections in Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Spain, Japan, Russia, etc.
Pictures
„Lazarka“, 48×36, watercolor
Exhibitions
Aspect’s big winter exhibition
07 January 2026 – 17 February 2026
Ivan Kraevski painting exhibition
06 April 2021 – 20 April 2021
Ivan Kraevski – Exhibition painting
27 March 2019 – 16 April 2019
Born on October 16, 1963 in the city of Yambol. In 1991, he graduated from the National Art Academy „Nikolay Pavlovich“ in Sofia with a major in „Mural Painting“. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. Lives and works in Plovdiv. There have been a number of joint and solo exhibitions, as well as participation in international exhibitions. He is the author of numerous monumental works in public and private buildings. His works are owned by collections of the National Art Gallery in Sofia, private and state institutions, private collections in Bulgaria, Great Britain, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Italy, Greece, Hungary and Brazil.
Ivan Lambrov works in abstract painting, but he performs mainly in the field of stained glass. He experimented with both classic stained glass and fused glass paintings and plastic glass forms.
Ivan Shishkov – Shisho is a colorful artist from Plovdiv, whose art is characterized by unadulterated sincerity and joy of life. Nephew of the legendary Nacho Kulturata and owner of the cultural space „The Red Pony“, Shishkov started painting at a later stage, but quickly created a completely unique and recognizable handwriting.
Working at prima vista, guided entirely by his inner feeling, he transferred techniques from poster art to the canvas. His paintings are made up of large-scale, flat patches of color and emit incredible light. Inspired by the divine corners of the planet – from Santorini to Morocco – he paints deserted but welcoming landscapes, houses and temples. His art is devoid of pretension, and precisely because of this he succeeds in recreating the world as a primordial, heavenly place, turning it into, in the words of the poet Rumen Leonidov, „a master of colorful dreams.“
Ivan Stratiev (b. 1960, Trun) is an established contemporary Bulgarian artist with over thirty years of professional career. His work is diverse and covers a wide range of visual arts.
Education: He graduated from the Art High School in Sofia, after which he continued his academic studies in fine arts at the St. Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo.
Creative approach and style: Ivan Stratiev works in classical painting, graphics and watercolors, but at the same time experiments boldly, realizing conceptual projects, installations and performances. His art is deeply meaningful and independent – he does not seek self-serving sensation and is not a slave to passing fads. Accepting in a peculiar way the „avant-garde“ of modern times, the author strives to always offer the audience something new and different – both in form and in idea. His creative process often begins with the classical sketch and en plein air painting to escalate to complex symbolism resolved in metaphysical, surreal and anachronistic terms.
Exhibition activity: During his long career, he has realized over 30 solo exhibitions. His works have been presented to audiences both in Bulgaria (Sofia, Varna) and on prestigious international stages in cities such as Vienna, Prague, Zurich, etc.
Kalina Atanasova
Kalina Atanasova was born in 1941. Member of the Society of Plovdiv Artists and the SBH.
She participated in many regional, national and international exhibitions, as well as in the International
biennial of satirical painting in Gabrovo, House of Humor and Satire. She has had over 25 solo exhibitions.
Her paintings are in private collections and in galleries in Tokyo, Gekoso Gallery, Russia, Italy, Canada,
USA, Germany, Greece, Spain, England, Ethiopia, City Gallery – Plovdiv, City Gallery – Gabrovo,
Home of humor and satire – Gabrovo, Old Plovdiv and many private collections.
Her work is dedicated entirely to Plovdiv and its people from a different time, the end of the 19th century and the beginning
of the 20th century – a time filled with romance, elegance, walks along Main Street, of a vague mysticism,
which is particularly appealing to more sensitive modern audiences.
Lives and works in Plovdiv.
Pictures
Exhibitions
Kalina Atanasova, „The eyes speak“ – painting exhibition, 11-31.03.2026
11 March 2026 – 31 March 2026
Aspect’s big winter exhibition
07 January 2026 – 17 February 2026
Kalina Atanasova, „My World“, painting exhibition, 1-21.03.2023
01 March 2023 – 21 March 2023
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Kalina Atanasova, „The Old People of Plovdiv“, 70×50, acrylic/canvas
Kalina Atanasova, „Cheerful bouquet“, 40×30, acrylic/canvas
Born in 1981 in the city of Sofia. He graduated from the Art Academy in Sofia with a major in „Painting“ under Prof. Valentin Kolev. Since 2007, he has been a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. He is a painting teacher at the Saint Luke National High School for Applied Arts in Sofia. Lives and works in Sofia. He has held public and solo exhibitions, and in 2006 he won the „Icarus“ Gallery Debut Award. Kiril Haralampiev works entirely in the field of abstract painting.
Born on June 8, 1959 in Burgas. He graduated from the Art High School in Kazanlak and in 1985 majored in „Painting“ at the St. Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. He has held more than 30 solo exhibitions in the country and abroad. His paintings are in private collections in Bulgaria, Belgium, Germany, France, England, USA, Turkey. Lives and works in Burgas.
Born on September 5, 1958. Graduated in 1983. Faculty of Fine Arts at St. St. Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Since 1991, he has been a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. He has held more than 30 solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad, mostly in France. Her works are the property of the University of Sofia, University of Plovdiv, private collections in the country and abroad – France, Holland, America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Austria.
Lili Kyuchukova works in the field of figurative painting and watercolor. Her work is entirely dedicated to the subtle and delicate portrayal of women, her soul and experiences.
Lydia Simeonova
Lidiya Simeonova was born in Plovdiv and graduated in Fine Art at Veliko Tarnovo University.
He works in the field of painting.
Since 1983, he has participated in international exhibitions and received numerous awards:
1993 – silver medal for illustration at a competition in Italy;
1994 – first place at an exhibition in France.
2007 – first place at the International Art Competition in Australia, 3rd place at the exhibition „The Power of the Portrait“ in Rome, honorary diploma from the Medial 2 Art Biennial,
2010 – 2010 Boxheart Gallery Artist of the Year, Pittsburgh, PA.
Through her exotic and bright style, Lydia manages to convey to people the various emotions that move her.
Exhibitions
Lidiya Simeonova – „To close the circle“
09 March 2022 – 04 April 2022
Maria Raycheva
Maria Raicheva was born in 1977. in the city of Sofia.
In 2002 graduated Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in the studio of Acad. Svetlin Rusev.
In 2008 is defending a doctorate in Art Studies at the National Academy of Arts.
In 2011, he specialized in Cite des Arts in Paris.
Member of the SBH.
There are over 10 solo exhibitions in Sofia and the country.
She participated in numerous general exhibitions in our country, as well as joint exhibitions in Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Slovakia.
He is the winner of several prestigious national awards.
Lives and works in Sofia.
Pictures
„Retro mood“, 60×80, oil paints/canvas
„Motif I“, 20×20, oil paints/canvas
„Odeon II“, 24×18, oil paints/canvas
„Morning in the trap“, 70×55, oil paints/canvas
„Evening in the trap“, 70×55, oil paints/canvas
„Church of St. Constantine and Helena“, 55×25, oil paints/canvas
Exhibitions
Aspect’s big winter exhibition
07 January 2026 – 17 February 2026
Maria Raicheva – „Plovdiv Afternoons“ painting exhibition
28 October 2020 – 17 November 2020
Maria Raicheva – „Walk in the city“, painting exhibition
07 November 2017 – 28 November 2017
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Maria Raicheva, „Corfu“, 42×34, oil paints/canvas
Maria Raicheva, „Floating“, 52×62, oil paints/canvas
Mariyana Choleva was born on May 23, 1967, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. In 1986 graduated from „Tsanko Lavrenov“ Special Art School in Plovdiv. Solo exhibition in Aspect Gallery in May 2023.
Participation in general exhibitions:
„Aspect“, Plovdiv
„Nova Art Space“, Sofia
Grita, Sofia
„Arsenal of Art“, the city of Plovdiv Applied exhibition in the city of Yambol, etc.
Worked as a designer at „MMZ“, Plovdiv. Currently designer at „Cholev“ OOD, Plovdiv
1960 – born in Haskovo 1979 – graduated from the Art High School for Fine Arts, Sofia 1985 – graduated from the National Academy of Arts, majoring in Painting under Prof. Ivan Kirkov
There are 35 solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad.
Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists since 1989. Her paintings are owned by galleries and private collections in Bulgaria, Germany, France, Greece, Switzerland, Belgium, USA, Russia, Bolivia, etc.
Some of his paintings are owned by the National Art Gallery – Sofia, the galleries in Pleven and Smolyan, as well as galleries and private collections in Sweden, Holland, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, England, France, USA, Israel.
Born on March 1, 1962. She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Veliko Tarnovo University „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ with a major in „Sculpture“. He has been a member of the Society of Plovdiv Artists since 1986 and of the creative association „26-5“ since 1999. Since 2005 he has been a member of the SBH. In 2006, she was the winner of the Annual Award of GHG – Plovdiv, and in 2008 she was nominated for the Award for Sculpture at the National Exhibition of „Allianz Bulgaria“. Dozens of individual and joint exhibitions and participation in symposia have been realized. Works by Milena Bochukova are owned by GHG – Plovdiv, as well as private collections in Bulgaria, Germany, France, Russia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Great Britain, Austria, etc. Lives and works in Plovdiv.
Milena Bochukova works in the field of small plastic and monumental sculpture. Her works are characterized by a masterful combination of bronze and stone and by the development of universal themes.
Natalie Itinov
Natalie Itinov graduated from the London „University of the Arts“.
It reinvents paper as a delicate and sustainable creative material.
A paper sculpture of hers, which Natalie made in her final year of study, was chosen as one of the top 12 works in all the Colleges of the University of the Arts.
Natalie Itinov combines paper art with illustration, sculpture, metalwork, jewelry design and is not afraid to experiment with materials.
Pictures
„Seeds 1“, 64x30x2, paper/glass
„Seeds 2“, 64x30x2, paper/glass
Exhibitions
Aspect’s big winter exhibition
07 January 2026 – 17 February 2026
Vanya Itinova and Natalie Itinov – In memory of Nedko Itinov
20 October 2021 – 09 November 2021
Born on August 25, 1930 in the village of Stryama, Plovdiv region. He graduated from high school in Plovdiv, after which he graduated from the Art Academy in Sofia with a major in „Painting“ under Prof. Nenko Balkanski and „Scenography“ under Prof. Ivan Penkov. In 1957, he graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinematography in Moscow with a degree in „Artist in Cinema“. After his return, he worked as a production designer in Bulgarian cinematography. His works are emblematic of Bulgarian cinema, such as „Lyubimets 13“, „The Peach Thief“, „Be Happy, Annie“, „The First Courier“, „Ivan Shishman“ and others. He is the director and cinematographer of 52 documentaries and 48 art history films. In the period 1971–1974 he taught at the Academy of Arts, and later in Algeria, where he was elected an Honorary Member of the Union of Algerian Artists. Participated in many general national and international exhibitions in France, Poland, Algeria, Mongolia, Nigeria, Germany, the countries of the former USSR. Died in 2013.
Nedelcho Nanev works in the field of realistic classical painting, leaves behind many landscapes and portraits.
Neli Tsenova
Neli Tsenova was born in 1961 in the city of Plovdiv. She graduated from the Art Gymnasium in her hometown and the National Academy of Arts, Sofia.
She works in the field of painting and fine arts.
Her works are owned by private collections in the country and abroad.
She lives and works in the city of Plovdiv.
Paintings
„Floral Carpets Cycle“, 40×50, oil on canvas
„Bouquets – Tulips“, 65×50
„Inheritance“, 66×80
Exhibitions
The Great Winter Exhibition of Aspect
January 7, 2026 – February 17, 2026
The Great Winter Exhibition of „Aspect“, December 15 – February 7
December 7, 2022
The Three Anniversaries of Aspect
December 15, 2021 – January 6, 2022
Our Christmas exhibition is dedicated to three of the main artists of the Aspect Gallery, who this year celebrated their sixtieth anniversary. Nelly Tsenova, Valeri Tsenov and Iliya Zhelev are names that need no introduction, they are established artists with their own style and a bright presence in contemporary Bulgarian and European painting.
Nelly Tsenova – „Flowers – Symbols“
March 6, 2019 – March 26, 2019
Nelly Tsenova Valeri Tsenov – „Parallel Worlds“
December 4, 2007 – December 25, 2007
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Nelly Tsenova, „Winter“, 50×60, oil on canvas
Nikola Pevicharov was born on August 15, 1960 in Plovdiv. He graduated from the State Institute of Arts in Tyumen, Russia, in the class of Vershinin Gennady Vasilievich. He is a member of the Design section of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and the International Association of Plastic Arts. His works are owned by some of the largest collectors in Bulgaria, Russia, Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, and the USA. He is the winner of the Grand Prize from the Quadranale of Painting in Stara Zagora in 2012 and the First Prize from the Biennial of Painting in Montana in 2016, and an Honorary Award from the Mayor of Plovdiv for 2019.
Nikola Pevicharov has held dozens of solo and collective exhibitions – painting and drawing, has participated in dozens of painting biennials and plein airs, and his art is recognizable and appreciated by the public and specialists.
Born on September 23, 1948 in Sofia. He graduated from the Veliko Tarnovo University „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ in 1974. Since 1988 he has been a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. He is the winner of the II Prize „Painting“ from the 14th Biennial of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo in 1999, the Prize for Painting of Artists and Teachers in Veliko Tarnovo in 2003 and the Diploma of the III Biennial of Small Forms – Pleven, in 2006. The author’s works can be found in the National Art Gallery, DHS – Gabrovo, HG – Lovech, Pleven, Balchik, Blagoevgrad, as well as many galleries and private collections in the country and abroad (England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Canada, China, Macedonia, Romania, Russia, USA, Hungary, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Czech Republic, Japan). He lives and works in Lovech.
Nikolay Dobrev works in the field of realistic landscape painting, drawing inspiration from Bulgarian nature, and in particular from the sea near Balchik and Shabla.
He was born in the town of Lovech in 1963. He graduated in 1982 from the Secondary Special Art School for Applied Arts, Troyan, majoring in Ceramics. In 1988 he also graduated from the Veliko Tarnovo University “St. St. Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Fine Arts, majoring in Graphics.
He has participated in numerous joint projects and international exhibitions in Bulgaria, the USA, Greece, Germany, etc.
His works are owned by patrons from Bulgaria, Great Britain, Germany, the USA, as well as several museums of fine arts in Bulgaria and abroad.
He works in the field of painting and drawing.
Since 1989 he has been a full-time teacher of drawing at the National High School for Stage and Screen Arts in Plovdiv.
Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. Member of the Society of Plovdiv Artists.
Born on March 13, 1973 in Gabrovo. She graduated from the Art High School for Applied Arts in Tryavna with a degree in Woodcarving, and in 1998 she graduated with a degree in Painting from the Veliko Tarnovo University „St. Cyril and Methodius“. She lives and works in Pleven. Together with her husband Ivo Petrov, they are a tandem not only in life, but also in art, and have held numerous exhibitions together and separately in the country, Spain and France. She lives in Pleven.
Nina Petrova works in the field of figurative painting, showing a strong preference for miniature and small format. Her style is characterized by hyperrealistic depiction and monochrome painting, aiming to create a retro atmosphere. Her paintings exude nostalgia for the Art Deco era and the 1920s.
Born on May 13, 1964 in Plovdiv. She graduated from the Art High School in her hometown and the National Academy of Arts „Nikolai Pavlovich“ in Sofia with a degree in Sculpture. She has held a number of exhibitions and participated in plein airs and symposiums on sculpture in the country and abroad, as well as monumental compositions in urban environments. She lives in Sofia.
Penka Nikova works in the field of sculpture and small plastic arts. Her works are exquisite and reflect her fresh sense of humor, her preferred material is bronze, but she also experiments with paper figures. Her works are in the House of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo, in the US Embassy in Sofia, in galleries and private collections in Bulgaria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, Turkey, etc.
Paintings
„Dreamer“, 38x18x20, bronze
„Conversation with a Bird“, 23x33x8, bronze
Exhibitions
Aspect’s Big Winter Exhibition
January 7, 2026 – February 17, 2026
„My Sister and I“, Penka Nikova – sculpture and Mariyana Choleva – painting, 23.04 – 20.05.2025
April 23, 2025 – May 19, 2025
Penka Nikova – sculpture and Mariyana Choleva – painting, 10-30 May 2023
May 10, 2023 – May 30, 2023
Penka Nikova – sculpture Chavdar Valov – painting
September 8, 2021 – September 28 2021
Penka Nikova – sculpture / Iliya Zhelev – painting
November 5, 2019 – November 26, 2019
Penka Nikova, Iliya Zhelev – Exhibition of sculpture and painting
October 11, 2017 – November 6, 2017
„From the Adam’s Rib…“ – eight ladies in March in an exhibition
March 5, 2014 – March 26, 2014
Paper World – exhibition by Penka Nikova (plastics), Vasko Tenev (painting)
March 27, 2012 – April 9, 2012
Art Depot
Penka Nikova, „Spring“, 45x19x19, bronze
Penka Nikova, „Silhouette“, 40x13x10, bronze
Penka Nikova, „Dolce Vita“, 60x40x28, bronze
Penka Nikova, „Yoga“, 40x44x23, bronze
Penka Nikova, „Winter“, 65x33x26, bronze
Born on March 17, 1975 in the village of Tsar Kaloyan, Plovdiv region. He graduated from the Art High School in Plovdiv and holds a master’s degree from the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, majoring in Graphics. He has held over 20 joint and solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad. He is the recipient of many national and international awards, including Honorary Award for Ex Libris from Raciborz, Poland in 2000, Special Award for Graphics from Olot, Spain, 2002, Award for Small Graphics from Pescara, Italy, 2003, Honorary Award for Small Graphics in 2006 and for Ex Libris in 2010 from Istanbul, Turkey, Second Prize for Erotic Ex Libris in 2011 from Beijing, China, Award for Ex Libris and Small Graphics in 2013 from Santa Croce sul Arno, Italy, etc. He lives in Sofia.
Petar Velikov is one of the best graphic artists, not only in Bulgaria, but also worldwide. He works primarily in the field of small graphics and Ex Libris.
Rumen Manolov was born on March 6, 1964 in the city of Plovdiv. In 1983 he graduated from the Art High School „Tsanko Lavrenov“ – Plovdiv, and in 1991 – the VTU „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“, majoring in „Painting“ under Prof. Alexander Terziev. Since 1991, member of the Society of Plovdiv Artists.
1993 – 1996 Member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Plovdiv Artists
Since 1994 Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists – Painting Section
1996 – 1999 Member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Plovdiv Artists
1996 – 1999 Member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Plovdiv Artists
1996 – 1999 Member of the Management of the Painting Section, Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia
Works in the field of painting and drawing: landscape, still life, composition with a tendency towards abstract forms. Author of a number of solo exhibitions. Participates in international exhibitions in Turkey 1992, 1998; Belgium, 1992; Germany 1995, 1996, 1998; Macedonia, 1997, 1998; Italy, 2016, 2018; Slovakia, 2019. Since 1991, he has participated in over 200 national and collective exhibitions and 20 plein airs, most of which are international.
Teacher of fine arts and computer graphics at the „Academician Kiril Popov“ Mathematical High School in Plovdiv since 1991.
Awards: Special Award of the Ministry of Education and Science (1994), (1995); „Neofit Rilski“ Award of the Ministry of Education and Science (2003). Badge of Honor of the City of Plovdiv (2014).
Nominated for the „Sword of Romphea“ award, Plovdiv – 2000
Lives and works in Plovdiv. Svetla Moskova shares about the artist: „Very quickly he caught his own pulse. He felt the magic of the monochrome ranges, from which contrasting harmonies, graphically pronounced forms, the play of „chasing“ between the sun and the shadow, the mystery of the urban landscape are unexpectedly born. The city blinked its eyes in a summer afternoon siesta, with soft, lying on the pavement reflections of the roofs; silvery silence of the quiet wind in the bare branches of a December morning; a smiling, happy ray of sunshine winking in the open window on a bright spring morning; the city in the gray shadows of an autumn cloudless sky… Truly, poetry can be written according to the „script“ of Rumenov’s picturesque canvases.“
Snezhana Furnadzhieva
Exhibitions
The Great Winter Exhibition of Aspect
January 7, 2026 – February 17, 2026
Snezhana Furnadzhieva, Painting Exhibition, October 21-November 11, 2025
October 16, 2025
The Great Winter Exhibition of „Aspect“, December 15 – February 7
December 7, 2022
Snezhana Furnadzhieva, Anniversary Painting Exhibition, November 2 -22, 2022
November 2, 2022 – November 22, 2022
Snezhana Furnadzhieva – Anniversary Exhibition
August 30, 2018 – September 11, 2018
Art Depot
Snezhana Furnadzhieva’ „Expectation“, 70×70, acrylic/canvas
Snezhana Furnadzhieva’ „Srednogorieto“, 30×40, acrylic/canvas
Snezhana Furnadzhieva’ „Dream of the Sea“, 50×50, acrylic/canvas
Şukran Istanbullu was born in Balıkesir, Turkey. She completed her secondary and higher education in Ankara. She lived in Hamburg and Washington for seven years. In the US capital, she began to study painting. After returning to Turkey in 2000, she studied with the artist Gülseren Sönmez. She lives and works in Ankara. In 2001, she participated in workshops by artists Hikmet Çetinkaya and Erdoğan Seçil. Şukran Istanbul has had several solo exhibitions, as well as participation in many group exhibitions in Turkey and abroad. She has also participated in various art fairs, seminars and painting plein airs in her homeland and abroad. Her paintings have been exhibited in Paris, Moscow, Athens, Plovdiv, Reggio Emilia, etc. She is a member of AKD (Ankara Women Artists Association) and UPSD (UNESCO International Art Association AIAP).
Tsvetan Lazarov was born on February 10, 1962 in Berkovitsa. He graduated in 1981 from the National Art High School „Ilia Petrov“ in the class of artist Radoslav Lilov, specializing in painting and sculpture. He continued his education at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia in the period 1984 – 1989 with a specialty „Painting“ in the class of Prof. Dobri Dobrev. Since 1989 he has been working as a freelance artist. He has had over 40 solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad – Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Husqvarna-Sweden, Antwerp-Belgium, Aarhus-Denmark, Paris-France, Rotterdam-Netherlands, etc. In 1997 he received a permanent exhibition at the prestigious „Smedbin“ gallery in Husqvarna, Sweden. His works are in the National Art Gallery, private and municipal collections. In 2010 he won second prize for sculpture at the symposium „Atelier on the Danube“ in Pöchlarn, Austria. He lives and works in Sofia.
Tsvetan Lazarov works in the field of figurative painting, watercolor, drawing and sculpture.
Valchan Petrov (born May 18, 1947 in Hisarya) is an established Bulgarian artist and monumentalist. His work is distinguished by a deeply individual style, which combines a specific interpretation of the old Bulgarian icon and motifs from mythology.
Education and professional path: In 1966, he graduated from the Art School in Sofia. He continued his education at VIII „Nikolay Pavlovich“ (today the National Academy of Arts), where in 1975 he graduated in the specialty „Monumental-decorative painting“ under Prof. Mito Ganovski and Prof. Georgi Bogdanov. His professional career is closely related to the cultural life of Plovdiv. Between 1980 and 1984 he taught painting at the Plovdiv Art High School, and in the period 1984-1993 he was the director of the City Art Gallery in Plovdiv. Since 1979, he has been a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (SBH) and the International Association of Plastic Arts (IAA). Since 1993, he has devoted himself entirely to free creative practice.
Creativity and monumental art: Valchan Petrov works actively in the field of easel painting and monumental arts (mural, mosaic, sgraffito). He is the author of over 15 large-scale monumental works in Bulgaria and abroad, including:
„Revival“ – sgraffito in the courtyard of the Union of Architects in Bulgaria, Sofia (1975);
„Hissar – ancient and young“ – mosaic (enamel and stone) in the „Ivan Vazov“ municipal complex, Hisarya (1984);
Decorative panel in the Central Laboratory for Microprocessor Devices, Plovdiv (1984);
Murals and mosaics in Plovdiv, Mihailovgrad (now Montana) and Pescara (Italy).
Among his iconic pictorial compositions are „Rite“ (1976), „Adam and Eve Triptych, the Devil and the Twentieth Century“ (1980), „Golden Age“ (1983) and „The Woman – Mother“ (1985).
Exhibitions and collections: Since 1975, the artist regularly participates in General Art Exhibitions (OGI) and presents his art on the international scene in cities such as London, The Hague, Warsaw, etc. His works are part of the collections of the National Art Gallery (NHG), Sofia City Art Gallery (SGHG), GHG – Plovdiv and 16 other city galleries in the country. Works by Valchan Petrov are present in museums and prestigious private collections on four continents – in over 20 countries, including France, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Russia and Switzerland.
Born on December 22, 1961 in the village of Obitel, Targovishte region. He graduated from the Art High School in Kazanlak and majored in „Painting“ at the „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ University of Veliko Tarnovo. Lives and works in Pleven. His works are owned by the Ministry of Culture – Bulgaria, HG – Pleven, private individuals and collections in Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey.
He works mainly in the field of abstract painting. In his canvases, he skillfully combines a vibrantly bright color range and an abstract composition with references to the traditional Bulgarian landscape.
Valeri Chakalov (b. 1957, Devnya) is an established Bulgarian artist and professor of visual arts. He graduated with a degree in „Graphics“ at the National Academy of Arts (1984) and today works in the field of painting, graphics and unconventional forms. He teaches at the „Ep. Konstantin Preslavski“ Shumen University and is a long-time member of the SBH.
His creative biography is extremely rich – it includes over 30 solo and more than 200 collective exhibitions around the world. His works have been shown at prestigious biennales and in prestigious galleries and museums in New York, Beijing, Toronto, as well as in France, Portugal, the Netherlands and Poland.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, including international graphics awards from Lyon (France) and the Triennale in Sofia, the „Golden Pegasus“ Grand Prize, as well as national awards for painting (SBH) and overall contribution to culture and education („Varna“, „Old Throne Diploma“). He also excelled with a specialization at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris.
Born on October 27, 1961 in the village of Lehchevo, Montana region. He graduated from the Art High School „Tsanko Lavrenov“ in Plovdiv and majored in „Illustration“ at the Art Academy in Sofia. Lives and works in Plovdiv.
He has held dozens of solo exhibitions in Bulgaria, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the USA. His paintings are owned by private collections at home and abroad.
Valeri Tsenov works in the field of painting. His style is characterized by precision and attention to detail and can generally be defined as „fairytale realism“.
Vanya Godjelova was born on July 15, 1992 in Plovdiv. In 2011, he graduated from the „Painting“ specialty at the Tsanko Lavrenov University of Applied Sciences – Plovdiv. In 2015, he graduated from the „POII“ specialty at the „Prof. A. Diamandiev“ AMTII, and in 2017 from the master’s program „painting“ in the same educational field. From 2019 to 2023, he was a teacher of drawing and painting at the Tsanko Lavrenov High School, Plovdiv, and at the moment he is an assistant at the AMTII „Prof. A. Diamandiev“, Plovdiv. Participates in scientific projects and art exhibitions, among which five are solo.
Awards
2023 – Certificate for participation in a competition of BG Nauka for the author’s article „Fine art – a key to developing emotional intelligence in students“ / the article will be published in the magazine „Bulgarian Science“
2018 – „Young Author“ Award of the Society of Plovdiv Artists
2015 – Promotion from the Aspect gallery in the competition for a young author
2014 – Second prize of the National Competition „The Soul of a Spring“, dedicated to the artist Georges Papazov and the esthete Kiril Krastev in the „Fine Art“ category
She works mainly in the field of painting with an emphasis on the landscape, about which she shares:
„I love the peace that nature creates in me, I love the incredible views that it reveals. Nature is an extraordinary master of colors, shades and contrasts, you only have to look at it and it gives ready-made masterpieces if you manage to abstract yourself from all the tension that has overtaken us here in the city. Nature is the only thing that makes sense to let it influence us.“
Vanya Itinova was born in Burgas, but lives and works in Plovdiv. Works in the field of fine and applied arts. He is a graduate of the „National High School for Stage and Screen Arts“ – Plovdiv, majoring in Theatrical, Cinema and Television Set. After that, he graduated from the „Academy of Music, Dance and Visual Arts“ – Plovdiv, majoring in Scenography and Costume Design.
He has participated in various joint exhibitions and performances.
Vasil Tenev is a hereditary Bulgarian artist, born in Madan. He graduated from the Art High School in Plovdiv (1981) and specialized in graphic design at the Academy of Fine Arts (1996). He works actively in the field of abstract painting, plastic, graphic design and ceramics.
He is recognizable for his highly individual style that transcends traditional painting on canvas. Tenev creates art through bold combinations of different materials, weaving ceramics, metal, glass, wood and paper into his works.
He has held over 30 solo exhibitions in cities such as Sofia, Plovdiv, Vienna, Prague and Bratislava. Winner of the First Prize of the International Painting Competition in Cesenatico (Italy). Today, his unconventional works enrich private collections in Bulgaria, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovakia and Denmark.
Vihra Grigorova
Vihra Grigorova was born on October 7, 1953 in Plovdiv.
He graduated from the National Academy of Arts, majoring in „mural painting“ in 1976 in the class of Prof. Mito Ganovski. Lives and works in Plovdiv.
He participated in all exhibitions of the Society of Plovdiv Artists, took part in a number of plein air exhibitions in the country – Plovdiv, Sliven, Radnevo, Tsarevo, Bratsigovo, Velingrad, Sitovo, Strelcha, Smolyan, etc. Participated in international plein air exhibitions in Russia, Hungary and Macedonia.
In 2009, he won the competition for a curatorial project for the National Autumn Exhibitions in the Old Town and realized his project with the title „The world inside – the world outside“, nominated for the Plovdiv award in 2010.
He works mainly in the field of landscape, still life.
Pictures
„Fiery morning over Corfu“, 46×55, acrylic/canvas
Exhibitions
The big winter exhibition of „Aspect“, December 15 – February 7
07 December 2022
Art Depot
Vihra Grigorova, „The day goes by“, 26×46, acrylic/canvas
Born on October 10, 1958 in the city of Haskovo. He graduated from the Art High School in Kazanlak, after which he studied at Veliko Tarnovo University, majoring in „Graphics“. Lives and works in Kardzhali. He regularly participates in national and international graphics biennials, has held numerous exhibitions in the country and abroad. His works are owned by private collections in our country and in the USA, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Finland, Turkey and South Africa.
His works are distinguished by clean drawing, masterful handling of various graphic techniques and intriguing plots.
Vladimir Zapryanov was born on November 18, 1963 in Dimitrovgrad. He graduated from the Art High School in Kazanlak and the Veliko Tarnovo University „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ with a major in „Painting“. Lives and works in Sofia and Haskovo. He has held numerous individual and general exhibitions in Bulgaria and in Germany, Turkey and the Czech Republic. His paintings are owned by private collections at home and abroad.
Vladimir Zapryanov works in the field of painting. In his canvases, he skilfully interprets philosophical-historical themes with the means of abstract painting.
Yona Ludo (b. 1986) is a painter-painter, recognizable for his specific metamodern approach, through which he unites visual art and historical scholarship. She was born in the Bulgarian village of Glavan in Bessarabia (Ukraine). He graduated in fine arts in Izmail (2007) and acquired a master’s degree in painting at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia (2010). As an artist with a global presence, she has lived and worked in Rome and New York, and as of 2021 is based in London.
Her work is strongly focused on historical painting, and in particular on recreating the traumatic events surrounding the famine in the Soviet Union and Bessarabia (1946-1947). She not only depicts these events on canvas through her large-scale project „Hunger“, but also researches them scientifically, publishing her work in BAS academic publications and participating in international symposia.
Yona Ludo has behind her a rich exhibition history with numerous solo and collective presentations in Bulgaria, Ukraine, Europe and the USA.
Yuli Shumarev was born in 1969 in Plovdiv. In 1993 he graduated from primary pedagogy at the „Paisiy Hi-lendarski“ University with a specialization in Fine Arts. His first exhibition was in 1994 in Plovdiv and since then he has had over 15 such exhibitions in various cities of Bulgaria and France. His paintings are owned by the Bulgarian Cultural Center in Paris, the „Ilia Beshkov“ State Art Gallery – Pleven, the Museum Exhibition Salon for Naive and Intuitive Art in Belogradchik, as well as many private collections in Bulgaria, Europe, the USA and Canada. He lives and works in Plovdiv and is a member of the informal group „Art Box 69“.
Exhibitions
Aspect’s Big Winter Exhibition
January 7, 2026 – February 17, 2026
Yuli Shumarev, „On the Road“, painting exhibition, March 5-26, 2025
March 5, 2025 – March 26, 2025
Art Depot
Yuli Shumarev, „Landscape“, 30×30, oil on canvas
Yuli Shumarev, „Apple from Paradise“, The Siren’s Dream, 30×50, oil on canvas
Yuli Shumarev, „Sun Bride“, 25×25, oil on canvas
Yuli Shumarev, „The Siren’s Dream“, 30×30, oil on canvas
Born on September 30, 1977 in Plovdiv. She graduated from the Art High School „Tsanko Lavrenov“ in the city of Plovdiv in 1996. and the National Art Academy „Nikolay Pavlovich“ in Sofia, specialty „Painting“ in 2021. Lives and works in Sofia. Since 2003, he has been a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. In the period 2004-20012, senior assistant in painting at the National Academy of Arts – Sofia, in the studio of Prof. Valentin Kolev. 2010. is defending a doctoral dissertation. Since 2012, he has been an associate professor of painting and composition at the Department of Painting at the Academy of Arts. From 2020 is the head of the „Painting“ Department, Member of the Academic Council and Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of the National Academy of Sciences. Currently, Zdravka Vasileva is Deputy. Rector for artistic activities of the Sofia Academy of Fine Arts. Works by the artist are owned by private collections in Bulgaria, Russia, Turkey, Austria, France.
Zdravka Vasileva works in the field of figurative, landscape and interior painting, her paintings are united not only stylistically, compositionally and as a seriously developed and protected plastic view, but also in terms of theme and atmosphere, always around her native Plovdiv. The facades, old lamps and interiors, although silent, transport us to a calm and cozy time, which, unfortunately, is not available to each of us today.
Zhivka Marinova (b. 1979, Sofia) is a contemporary Bulgarian artist. He works in the field of painting, living and creating in his hometown.
Education: Completed his secondary education at the „Ilia Petrov“ National School of Fine Arts in Sofia (1997). He continued his professional training at the National Academy of Arts (NHA), where in 2003 he graduated in the specialty „Painting“ in the class of the distinguished academician Svetlin Rusev.
Exhibition activity: The author has held six solo exhibitions, including multiple exposures in the capital’s „Astri“ gallery (2009, 2016, 2022), as well as presentations in the „Sofia Press“ gallery (2013) and the „Vidima“ gallery in Sevlievo (2016).
Zhivka Marinova is an active participant in a number of significant national and international collective exhibitions, competitions and plein airs. Her major appearances include:
The Joint International Exhibition Silk Road: From Tradition to Modernity at the Imperial Art Museum (Beijing, China, 2018);
The international plein air and exhibition „The Bridges of the Balkans Speak“ (Berat, Albania, 2014);
The national exhibition „Landscape“ in the gallery „Shipka 6“ (Sofia, 2017);
Participation in well-established formats and galleries in the country – „Format 30/30“ („Astri“ gallery), „Aspect“ gallery (Plovdiv), as well as „Teddy“ and „Largo“ galleries in Varna.
Awards: For her art and high creative achievements, Zivka Marinova has been awarded 6 prestigious national awards.
Zhivko Sedlarski was born in 1958 in the town of Elhovo. He touched art for the first time in the studio of his father – Col. Kolyo Sedlarski, head of the Studio of Military Artists in Bulgaria. Unlike Sedlarski Sr., who paints paintings, Zhivko chooses sculpture. In 1977 he graduated from the Technical School of Ceramics and Glass in Sofia, and in 1989 from the National Art Academy. For two years he attended anatomy courses with Prof. Pavlov at the Medical Academy. He specialized in sculpture at the Art Academy in Berlin, Germany.
Since 1991, Zivko Sedlarski lives with his family in France. He works in the field of monumental and small sculptures. His works are owned by museums, galleries and private collections in our country, in France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, USA, Lebanon, China and other countries around the world.
