The Mission Gallery News
"Mythological Reminiscences. Inspirations from a Journey" – an Exhibition of Sculptures and Paintings by Mario Konov and Marieta Konova
The Mission Gallery, part of the State Institute for Culture under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to invite you to the opening of the joint exhibition by artists Marieta Konova and Mario Konov, titled "Mythological Reminiscences. Inspirations from a Journey," which will be on display from October 9 to October 30, 2024. The official opening will take place on October 9 at 6:00 PM. The exhibition is inspired by two main themes, intertwined in the works of both artists. Marieta...
Bulgarian-French Exhibition Presents Zhivko Sedlarski at the Mission Gallery
On September 16, 2024, the solo exhibition "Haute couture - Haute soudure" of the world-renowned Bulgarian-French sculptor Zhivko Sedlarski was opened in the "Mission" gallery at the State Institute for Culture at the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The exhibition presented new works by the author, who combines fashion and sculpture in a unique style, creating "fashion that does not wear". Sedlarski, called the "steel troubadour", is one of the most famous Bulgarian sculptors in the world, he has...
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...
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...
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...
International Exhibition "Intercultural Dialogue": Contemporary Small Graphics
June 27 – August 15 Opening: June 27, 6 p.m. The Mission Gallery Organizers: Miniprint Kazanlak and the Mission Gallery at the State Cultural Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The international exhibition "Intercultural Dialogue", which will be presented in the "Mission" gallery, features a selection of miniprint artworks that are part of the International Contemporary Miniprint Kazanlak exhibition. This collection, containing works by 132 artists from 42 countries on 5...
Book of Travelogues and Photo Reports "Jordan by bicycle: My personal journey" by Nora Mihailova
On June 18, at 6 p.m., the book of travelogues and photo reports "Jordan by Bicycle: My Personal Journey" will be presented in the "Mission" gallery at the State Institute for Culture at the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is the first printed edition of a Bulgarian author dedicated to the Kingdom of Jordan, one of the most remarkable Arab countries in the Middle East, with a huge cultural and historical heritage. The author Nora Mihailova is the wife of Ambassador Dimitar Mihailov, head of...
The Exhibition "Words - Windows / Wörter als Fenster" Celebrates Spiritual Growth through the Power of Words
On May 27, the exhibition "Words - windows / Wörter als Fenster" by the German artist Wolfgang Nieblich and the Bulgarian-German artist Antonia Duende was opened in the "Mission" gallery. The event is organized by the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs in partnership with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the holiday of Bulgarian education and culture and Slavic writing - May 24. The opening of the exhibition took place with...
Premiere of Kevin Ireland's book "Backwards to Forwards: A Memoir" on May 31 at the Mission Gallery
The book ,,Backwards to Forwards: A Memoir" by the New Zealand poet Kevin Ireland (1933-2023) is published for the first time in Bulgarian. It is a publication of the ,,Europe and the World" Foundation. In his memoirs, Kevin Ireland, who has translated the poems of Hristo Botev, Elisaveta Bagryana and other great Bulgarian poets, describes mainly his stay in Bulgaria during the period 1959-1961, as well as his shorter visit in the summer of 1969. The New Zealand literary writer tells with many...
Exhibition “Words - Windows / Wörter als Fenster” by Wolfgang Nieblich and Antonia Duende
The exhibition "Words - Windows / Wörter als Fenster" by the German artist Wolfgang Nieblich and the Bulgarian-German artist Antonia Duende at the Mission gallery is dedicated to the holiday of Bulgarian education and culture and Slavic writing - May 24. It is organized by the State Institute for Culture of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria in partnership with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and can be visited between May 27 and June 14, 2024. The...
The Unique Crimean Tatar Cultural Heritage is Revealed in the Newly Opened Exhibition "Qalqan/Shield" in the "Mission" Gallery
On May 8, the exhibition "Qalqan/Shield" opened in the "Mission" gallery at the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, which attracted the attention of the general public. The event was held in the presence of high-ranking guests - the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Maria Angelieva, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Olesya Ilashchuk, the artist...
The "Writing Diplomats" Program Continues with the Presentation of Svetlazara Kabakchieva's Book - "Heart-Shaped Stones"
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On May 14, at 6 p.m., Svetlozara Kabakchieva's first book "Heart-Shaped Stones" will be presented in the "Mission" gallery, as part of the traditional programme of the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs "Writing Diplomats". The aim of the program is to promote new publications and books by current or former diplomats, as literature is an important tool for cultural diplomacy, getting to know and bringing communities together. The collection of fairy tales is the...
Exhibition of Crimean Tatar ceramics "Qalqan/Shield"
On May 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mission Gallery at the state Institute for Culture of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria an exhibition by the most famous Crimean-Tatar potter, honored master of folk art of Ukraine Rustem Skybin, titled "Qalqan/Shield”, will be opened. The project will consist of two parts: an exhibition of ceramic panels and a series of informational posters "Crimea and the Crimean Tatars". In twelve ceramic panels are used samples of authentic...
Exhibition “Mundus Novus” by Rikardo Druškić will Open at the Mission Gallery
The State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Mission Gallery, are delighted to announce the forthcoming exhibition titled “Mundus Novus - The New World” by renowned artist Rikardo Druškić from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition will open on April 4, 2024, at 18:00 and continue until April 26, 2024. Mundus Novus - The New World is an artistic odyssey that delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and...
Exhibition of Contemporary Graphics from Asia Opens at the Mission Gallery
On March 7th, the exhibition "Contemporary Graphic Art from Asia" opened its doors at the Mission Gallery, part of the 9th International Graphic Arts Triennial in Sofia, which periodically presents an impressive panorama of contemporary graphic art with its various directions, national schools, and global trends, universally relevant to the entire graphic world. The exhibition includes selected works by authors from Iran, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Special attention was paid...
VISIT TO THE MOBILE EXHIBITION "STORIES FROM VERBAL TIMES" AT THE MFA
Two alphabets were used in the Middle Ages in Europe: Latin (or Roman) and Greek. Those were the sacred alphabets of Christianity and all literature was written in Latin or Greek. In the late 9th century, that unwritten rule was broken once and for all. Bulgaria, one of the large states at the time that had recently converted to Christianity, started using two new scripts. The Glagolitic alphabet was brought in by the disciples of its creators: Constantine Cyril and Methodius. Men of letters,...