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A Painting by Nikola Tanev from the Art Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – a Highlight of the Exhibition “Acqua Alta”

A Painting by Nikola Tanev from the Art Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – a Highlight of the Exhibition “Acqua Alta”

On December 13, 2024, the exhibition “Acqua Alta. History of Bulgarian National Participations in the Venice Biennale 1910 – 2024” was opened at the Kapana Gallery in Plovdiv. The event marks 114 years since the first Bulgarian participation in the oldest and most prestigious world art forum, tracing the development of Bulgarian art and its manifestations in the context of culture, politics and society over the years. The State Institute for Culture participates in the...

Bulgarian Artists Presented in Broadway Exhibition on the Theme of "Art and Diplomacy"

Bulgarian Artists Presented in Broadway Exhibition on the Theme of "Art and Diplomacy"

Bulgaria participated with two works in the Broadway exhibition on the theme of "Art and Diplomacy", organized by the Consulate General of Morocco and the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York. The exhibition featured works of art from over ten countries, presented to a full hall of diplomats and representatives of the art community. The exhibition included the works of two Bulgarian artists – Houben Tcherkelov and Hana Ivanov. The first artist is already established in the USA, while...

State Institute for Culture

The INSTITUTE supports and works for the implementation of national and international cultural projects and programs. Assists Bulgarian diplomatic missions abroad to expand bilateral and multilateral relations and cooperation in the field of culture. Maintains, expands and promotes the art fund of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. Participates in training programs in the field of cultural diplomacy.