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Solo exhibition "Haute couture - Haute soudure" by Zhivko Sedlarski – a Bulgarian artist living in France
The Mission Gallery at the State Institute for Culture is pleased to host the long-awaited solo exhibition "Haute couture - Haute soudure" by the world-renowned Bulgarian-French sculptor Zhivko Sedlarski. The exhibition will take place from September 16 to October 4, 2024 and will feature the latest works of the artist known for his unique sculptures that unite the art of fashion with the craftsmanship of sculpture. Zhivko Sedlarski, born in Elhovo - Bulgaria, son of the famous painter Kolyo...
Virtual Greeting on the Occasion of the Unification of Bulgaria and the Declaration of Independence of Bulgaria
On the occasion of September 6 - the Unification of Bulgaria and September 22 - the Declaration of Independence of Bulgaria, the State Institute for Culture and Bulgarian national Radio invite you to enjoy a virtual musical greeting. The special video with the participation of the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band and the performance of "Blues at 9" by the legendary Bulgarian jazz musician and composer Milcho Leviev is our gift to all Bulgarians and their friends around the world. The...
On the Occasion of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Literacy Day, the Mobile Exhibition "Alphabet and History" was presented in Sarajevo
On the occasion of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Literacy Day, which is celebrated on August 29, in the gallery of Preporod in the center of Sarajevo, the Ambassador of Bulgaria Valeri Yotov and the Chairman of Preporod Prof. Saniin Kodric opened a joint exhibition consisting of the documentary exhibitions "Alphabet and History" of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and "Word for Letters: Traces of the Bosnian Alphabet" of the Cultural...
An Exhibition from the Program of The 35th Edition of the Days of Japanese Culture in Bulgaria was Opened at the "Mission" Gallery
On September 2, at 6:00 p.m., the exhibition "Caught in a Spiral" by the Japanese artist Nobuko Ueda was opened at the "Mission" gallery of the State Institute for Culture of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. This exhibition, which is part of the 35th edition of the Days of Japanese Culture in Bulgaria and takes place within the framework of the traditional Paper Art Festival in Sofia 2024, organized by the Amateras Foundation, continues the long-standing traditions...
Meeting of the State Institute for Culture with the Laureates of the Contest "Whoever Saves One Human Life, Saves the Whole Universe"
On August 27, the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the study visit of the laureates of the International Literary Contest "Whoever Saves One Human Life, Saves the Whole Universe", organized by the Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation ALEF. The event was organized on the initiative of the Diplomatic Institute and was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The director of the Diplomatic Institute, Ms. Tanya Mihailova, welcomed the young...
Exhibition "Caught in a Spiral" by Nobuko Ueda - Sofia Paper Art Fest 2024
The Mission Gallery, part of the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, is pleased to host the sixth exhibition of the Sofia Paper Art Fest 2024, which will take place from September 2 to 13, 2024. The official opening will be held on September 2 (Monday) at 6:00 PM. This year's autumn panel of the festival is dedicated to three significant anniversaries in the bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Japan – 115 years since the first...
The 110th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Bulgaria and Sweden was Celebrated with a Travelling Exhibition at the Bulgarian Embassy In Stockholm
The 16-panel documentary exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria", which is part of the "Traveling Expositions" program of the State Institute for Culture at the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, was displayed on the fence of the Bulgarian Embassy in Stockholm as part of a cultural diplomacy project. Partners of the project in the Swedish capital are the Institute of Balkan Studies with the Center for Tracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the State Institute for Culture...
On the Occasion of European Heritage Days the Exhibition "Bulgaria and Mosaics" will Be Hosted at an International Forum in Bratsigovo
The exhibition "Bulgaria and Mosaics" will be one of the main events at the fourth edition of the International Forum "Bratsigovo – The Stone Stream of Time," which will take place from September 12 to 14, 2024, in the town of Bratsigovo. This initiative is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria and is part of the national program for the celebration of the European Heritage Days 2024. The exhibition "Bulgaria and Mosaics”, part of the...
Participation of the Mobile Exhibition "Directions" in the International Festival Of Photography and Debate "ValenciaPhoto"
From September 11 to 22, 2024, the city of Valencia will host the international photography and debate festival "ValenciaPhoto" (https://valenciaphoto.es/programa/). The festival has been held in Valencia for 23 years and is organized by the international photography school Espaid´arts, and the director of the festival is the eminent expert in landscape photography and aesthetics, Nicolás Llorens. In 2023 the festival was visited by over 20,000 people from all over Spain and...
A Documentary Exhibition from the Program of the State Institute for Culture Visits France
The State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria participates with a thematic exhibition in events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the GreenCat Gallery in Caunes Minervois, Aude Department, France. They are carried out in cooperation with the municipality of Caunes Minervois, the Association "Cultural Relations" and the Consulate General of Bulgaria in Lyon and are dedicated to the theme "Thracians and Celts on the way to Immortality", "With a...
The Letter-benches from the Project "The Hidden Letters" were Еxhibited in Velehrad, Czechia
The letter-benches, part of the installation "The Hidden Letters", were exhibited in the town of Velehrad, Czechia, from July 3 to 30, 2024, on the occasion of the Days of Goodwill. This was made possible thanks to the initiative of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Prague. One of the largest annual religious events in the Czech Republic, the Days of Goodwill, traditionally takes place in connection with the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, which is celebrated on July 5. The two-day...
Opening of the Mobile Exhibition "Croats and Bulgarians through the Ages" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Occasion of the Day of the Diplomatic Service
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On the occasion of 145 years since the establishment of the Day of the Diplomatic Service, which is celebrated on July 19, the new mobile exhibition "Croats and Bulgarians through the Ages. Cultural diplomacy and inter-academic cooperation/ Hrvati i Bugari kroz stoljeća. Kulturna diplomacija i međuakademska suradnja" was opened in the lobby of the 7th floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. The exhibition "Croats and Bulgarians through the centuries. Cultural...
Bulgaria Participated in the 45th ASEF Board of Directors Meeting in Bali
The 45th ASEF (Asia-Europe Foundation) Board of Directors meeting was held on the island of Bali, Indonesia, from July 10-12, 2024. The Bulgarian side was represented by the authorized representative Mrs. Tanya Dimitrova, the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Indonesia, who was representing Mrs. Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova, the Director of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and a member of the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by...
Visiting of the Mobile Exhibition "Croats and Bulgarians Through the Centuries" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Occasion of Diplomacy Day
On the occasion of Diplomacy Day, celebrated on July 19, the mobile exhibition "Croats and Bulgarians Through the Centuries. Cultural Diplomacy and Interacademic Cooperation /Hrvati i Bugari kroz stoljeća. Kulturna diplomacija i međuakademska suradnja" will be displayed in the foyer of the 7th floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The official opening will take place on July 17 at 11 AM. The exhibition has been prepared by a research team from the Institute of Balkan Studies with the...
The State Institute for Culture is a Partner of an International Exhibition in Burgas
IN/OUT OF THE BOX After the successful partnership of the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Herbarium project and the presentation of Bulgarian and Dutch artists in 2022/2023, the team now offers an unexpected research approach to communities that participate in the exchange of ideas and perceptual strategies in the contemporary art. The exhibition that will open in Burgas is a collection that has sealed in boxes 40x40x10 cm or 20x40x10 cm the creative...
The State Institute for Culture Took Part in the General Assembly of EUNIC Global in Brussels
On June 19-20, 2024, the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs took part in the regular General Assembly of EUNIC Global (EU National Institutes for Culture), which was held in Bucharest, Romania, marking a significant moment for the organization as it navigates the evolving landscape of international cultural relations. The assembly brought together key figures from various cultural institutes to discuss leadership changes, strategic frameworks, and the...