"Directions 3", an international Exhibition on Occasion of the Month of Francophonie was presented
Exhibition dates: 11 March 2026 – 26 March 2026
Venue: Mission Gallery, 2 Alexander Zhendov St.
On 11 th March, the opening of the international exhibition "Directions 3" took place at the "Mission" Gallery on the occasion of the month of Francophonie. It presents the results of an open-air which took place within the "Soleil" International Francophone Festival between 31st May and 8th June 2025.
The exhibition was opened by Mr. Yavor Koynakov, a.i.acting director of the State Institute for Culture and Ms. Alexandrina Isaylova, president Fondation "Soleil", director of the "Soleil" International Francophone Festival, and curator of the exhibition. In his welcome speech, Mr. Koynakov noted the extremely dynamic history of Francophonie, which has transformed over the years from a language platform to a phenomenon of international dimensions, touching on issues of cultural diversity, human rights and democratic values. Ms. Isaylova, in turn, emphasized that Francophonie represents “an education and a culture shared by people who are united by common values, and these common values are precisely education and culture”. She expressed her gratitude to the State Institute for Culture for the fruitful, long-term partnership and high level of professionalism in the cooperation between the two institutions.
Among official guests of the event were the Ambassadors of the Republic of North Macedonia H.E. Ms. Agneza Popovska, of Greece H.E. Mr. Alexios Liberopoulos and a representative of the Albanian Embassy, as well as MP Mr. Stanislav Guberov, who sponsors the festival. The event was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, art connoisseurs, media and friends of the “Mission” Gallery.
The “Directions” open-air takes place annually in the town of Sozopol and is part of the long-standing activity of the Soleil Foundation to promote international artistic cooperation. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the festival. Since 2012, the open-air has brought together over 200 artists from nearly 10 countries. The aim is for participating artists to exchange creative and professional ideas and contacts, thus stimulating intercultural dialogue between Francophone countries around the world. The cultural forum is widely recognized among prominent artists, specialists and teachers in the field of art alike. The collective exhibition features authors from Bulgaria, the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania, Greece, France and Germany. “Directions 3” is part of the program of the Month of Francophonie, dedicated to Francophone culture and aimed at promoting it through various initiatives and events.
The exhibition can be viewed at the Mission Gallery until March 26 on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00.
Participating artists: Sava Tzonev (Bulgaria); Silvia Artamontzeva (Bulgaria); Assoc. Prof. Ralitsa
Mircheva (Bulgaria); Marian Dzin (Republic of North Macedonia); Zlatka Andreeva (Bulgaria); Andrey
Moskov (Bulgaria); Prof. Vihroni Popnedelev (Bulgaria); Braiko Braikov (Bulgaria); Irini Matoudi (Greece);
Lyubomira Lyubchova (Bulgaria); Lyuboslava Lyubchova (Bulgaria); Antonia Duende (Germany); Ivo
Petsov (Republic of North Macedonia); Prof. Momchil Mirchev (Bulgaria); Emi Behari (Albania); Clémence
Banvillet (France)
Contacts:
State Institute for Culture: +359 2 903 0641
culturalinstitute@mfa.bg; https://www.mfa.bg/bg/culture