1975 » Bulgaria » Stage and costume design

BULHARSKO

Bulgarian stage designers have sent their work to the Prague Quadrennial already for the third time; their aim is to call the attention of the theatrical public throughout the world to the new assets they have gained. Bulgarian stage designers have long ago overcome trends to merely illustrate, as well as decorativness or symbolism. If during the first stage of development the material facilities of a theatrical performance were in the forefront, then the present fundamental creative approach gives priority to the realisation of a common goal, i.e. the theatrical performance. Among Bulgarian stage designers and stage directors there prevails a spirit of creative community which is subjected to this new aspect and which has led to a clearer manifestation of theatrical phenomena and to a permanent trend which seeks a plastic and graphic expression, thus giving Bulgarian stage design a modem outlook, as well as a national form. The principle which expresses this development is broadly based: a programatic approach must not be replaced by proclamations; a certain stage designer of certain work of art cannot be proclaimed as expressing official trends. Our aim is not to produce imitations, but to form creative artists with individual artistic and dramatic means of expression and unalienable methods of work. So much concerning the principles which have inspired the Bulgarian stage design exposition; it wishes to make a contribution to the support of creative freedom and creative socialist realism.

Exhibiting artists / ateliers

• Radostin Čomakov

Additional information: Born in 1937 in Karnobat. In 1965 he graduated from the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he studied stage design under Prof.G.Karakashev. From 1966 he collaborated with the Animation and Puppet Film Studio and from 1967 works as a designer in Bulgarian Television, where up to date he has produced 16 sets. He is also the designer of stage sets for drama and opera productions. He has participated in national and international exhibitions, as well as in the Prague Quadrennial in 1967, at the Bulgarian National Exhibition.

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• Ivan Jordanov

Additional information: Born in 1924 in Kyustendil. Works as a stage designer at the Ivan Vazov National Academie Theatre in Sofia. Exhibited at the PQ in 1967, 1975 and in 1979.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Cruel Times), Dramatičen teatr Krum Kjuljakov 1975
  
  
  
• : (The Soldeir's Widow), Dramatičen teatr Krum Kjuljakov 1975
  
  
  
• : (The Daughter in-law), Dramatičen teatr Krum Kjuljakov 1973
  
  
  
• Kiril Nedelčev

Additional information: Born in 1921 in Shumen. Since 1951 he has been the stage designer of the Ivan Vazov National Academie Theatre in Sofia. He has exhibited at the PQ in 1967, 1975 and in 1979.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Kashes), Dramatičen teatr A. Strašimirov 1975, Director: Atanas Michajlov,
  
  
  
• Venera Naslednikova

Additional information: Born in 1920 in Rayanovice. Until 1943 she studied in Berlin. During the years 1945-1971 she lectured on the history of costumes in the Stage Designing Studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia. At present she works in the I. Vazov National Theatre in Sofia. She has designed more than 200 stage sets and costumes for drama and opera productions, as well as for films. She has also worked as a guest designer in the USSR. She has participated in national Bulgarian, as well as international exhibitions and in the Prague Quadrennials in 1967 and 1971. She is the author of folio book on Bulgarian Folk Costumes and Embroidery and books on the history of clothes and the history of Bulgarian costumes. She is a laureate of the State Prize.

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Exhibiting works

• Maxim Gorkij: (The Children of the Sun), Nacionalen teatr Ivan Vazov 1975, Director: F. Filipov ,
  

  

  

  

  
  
  
• Nikolaj Nikolov

Additional information: Born in 1933 in Sliven. He studied stage design under prof. G. Karakashev at the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia. He has created stage designs for the Drama Theatres in Vratsa and Silistra, for the Stanko Dimitrov Theatre and other theatres. Among his most important work we should like to mention the designs for the opera The Mastera and the costumes for the film Ivan Shishman. He has designed more than 20 sets for television productions and has also worked in the Soviet Union. He took part in the Prague Quadrennials in 1967 and 1971, in the first Triennial of stage and costume designs in Novi Sad in 1966, in the National Stage Design Exhibition and the Bulgarian Stage Design Exhibitions in Moscow. He was awarded the prize of the National Festival of Bulgarian Theatre and Drama in 1959 and 1964 for his stage sets for the play The Misunderstood Civilization and Across the Globe. He is chief of the Cabinet of Stage Design of the Union of Bulgarian Artists. At present he is a professor at the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Boyan The Magician), Dramatičen teatr Sava Dobroplodni 1974
• : (The Verdict), Dramatičen teatr Sava Dobroplodni 1973
  
  
  
• Georgij Nožarov

Additional information: Born 1926 in Sofia, graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, prof. I. Penkov's school in 1951. He has worked for the theatres in Blagoevgrad, Sofia (People's Army Theatre), Pernik and Varna.

Exhibiting works

• : (Rest in the Iris Ark), Dramatičen teatr N.J.Vapcarov 1973
  
  
  
• : (Shatroveck Music), Dramatičen teatr N.J.Vapcarov 1974
  
  
  
• : (Office-hunters), Dramatičen teatr N.J.Vapcarov 1974
• Dobromir Petrov

Additional information: Born in 1930 in Tolbukhin. Works at the Drama Theatre in Pernik. Exhibited at the PQ in 1967, 1971, 1975 and in 1979.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Romeo and Juliet), Dramatičen teatr N.O. Massalitinov 1975, Director: Luben Grojs,
  
  
  
• Míša Popova

Additional information: Born in 1906 in Tarnovo. She studied under prof. Ouzounov at the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia. After graduating in 1938 she studied in France. She has created numerous stage designs for theatres in Pleven, Burgas, Varna, Ruse, Kaskovo and for the People's Army Theatre in Sofia. She took part in the Prague Quadrennial in 1967 and 1971 and almost every Bulgarian National Stage Design and Painting Exhibitions, as well exhibition held abroad. She is an Artist of Merit. She was awarded the Cyril and Methodus Medal I and II Class and the Medal commemorating the 25th Anniversary of People's Democratic Bulgaria. She has designed more than 120 stage sets.

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• Konstantin Radev

Additional information: Born in 1933 in Sofia. Since 1982 he works for the Ludmila Zhivkova Youth Theatre in Sofia. He exhibited at the PQ in 1967, 1971, 1975 and in 1979.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Mandragora), College Theatre London 1971, Director: Krastju Mirski,
  

  

  

  

  
  
  
• : (A Hypothesis Concerning the Fire on the Bridge in Lovech), Deržaven satiričen teatr 1972, Director: Griša Ostrovskij,
  
  
  
• Asen Stojčev

Additional information: Born in 1932 in Ruse. Works as a stage designer at the Tears and Laughter Theatre in Sofia. Since 1972 a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts. Exhibited at the PQ in 1987, 1975 and in 1979.

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Exhibiting works

• : (As You Like It), Deržaven dramatičen teatr Salza i smih 1974, Director: Nadežda Sejkova,
  

  
  
  
• Georgij  Ivanov

Additional information: Born 1933 in Burgas. Graduated from the School of Stage Design of the Academy of Fine Art in Sofia in 1960, having studied under prof. G. Karakashev. Since 1961 he is working as stage designer for the drama and opera company in Burgas. Since 1964 he teaches stage design at the Academy of Fine Art in Sofia.

Exhibiting works

• : (The Tribunal of Honour), Stadttheater Leipzig 1974
  
  
  
• : (Robert Maker), Deržaven dramatičen teatr Salza i smiah 1972
• : (Eugénie Grandet), Dramatičen teatr 1973
  
  
  
• Ivan Ikonomov

Additional information: Born 1926 in Sofia. Studied the branch of scenic design at the Academy of Plastic and Graphic Arts in Sofia. At present he is at work for the Bulgarian review The Theatre. He has taken part in all national exhibitions of scenography and plastic and graphic arts, in the Bulgarian exposition of stage and costume design in Moscow in the year 1969, and in the Prague Quadriennal 1967. He has published a series of articles on scenic desing in reviews and periodicals. He has been awarded several prizes on occasion of various exhibitions and national festivals referring to the Bulgarian drama and theatre.

Exhibiting works

• : (The Little Fox Against the Eagle), Dramatičen teatr Pernik 1975
• : (The Verdict), Dramatičen teatr 1974, Director: K. Kamenov,
  
  
  
• Ljubomir Cakev

Additional information: He studied in prof. G. Karakashev's studio at the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he graduated in 1969. He works in the Puppet Theatre in Stará Zagora. He participated in the Prague Quadrennial in 1971.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Dragon), Kuklen teatr 1972
• : (The Fisherman and the Gold Fish), Kuklen teatr 1972
  
  
  
• Ekaterina Eneva

Additional information: Born in 1939 in Sofia. After graduating from the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia where she studied stage designing under prof. G. Karakashev, she worked at the Sáva Ognyanov Drama Theatre in Ruse. She took part in the National Exhibition of Applied Arts in 1967, the National Exhibition of Stage Design in 1969 and the Prague Quadrennial in 1971. In 1969 she was awarded a prize at the IVth National Festival of Bulgarian Theatre and Drama. Since 1972 she has been working at the Drama Theatre in Pernik.

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Exhibiting works

• : (January), Dramatičen teatr Sava Ognjanov 1974, Director: Petar Aleksandrov,
  

  
  
  
• : (The Effect of Gama Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigold), Teatr 199 1974, Director: Svetla Pejčeva,
  
  
  
• Elka Todorova

* 1943, Popovo
Specialization: set designer, costume designer
Additional information: Freelance stage and costume designer. She also works for films and TV. She exhibited at the PQ in 1971, 1975, 1979 and in 1983.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Love's Labour's Lost), Teatr na narodnata armija 1975
  

  
  
  
• : (Inexplicable Love), Dramatičen teatr Jordan Jovkov 1974
  

  
  
  
• Veselin Kovačev

Additional information: Born in 1929 in Khisar. Works at the N. O. Masalitinov Drama Theatre in Plovdiv. Exhibited at the PQ in 1975 and in 1979.

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Exhibiting works

• Bertolt Brecht: (A Man's a Man), Dramatičen teatr N.O. Massalitinov 1973
  
  
  
• Angel ACHRJANOV

Additional information: Born in 1927 in Sofia, he studied architecture in Belgrade and graduated in Sofia in 1951. From 1961 he was stage designer at the Tears and Laughter Théatre in Sofia. In the years 1967 and 1971 he participated in the Prague Quadrennials at the Bulgarian National Exhibition. Was awarded the Second Prize at the Festival of Bulgarian Théatre and Drama in 1964.

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Exhibiting works

• : (R.U.R. ), Deržaven Dramatičen teatr Salza i smiah 1975
  
  
  
• Liljana BENEVA

Additional information: Born in 1940 in Varna. In 1966 she graduated from the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she studied under prof. G. Karakashev. She works for the N.J. Vaptsarov Théatre in Blagoevgrad. She has participated in national exhibitions and exhibitions of young artists.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Rhodop Ballad), Dramatičen teatr N.J. Vapcarov 1973
• Nikola BENKOVSKI

Additional information: Born in 1930 in Pleven. Works as a stage designer at the G. Kirkov Drama Theatre in Pleven. Exhibited at the PQ 1975.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Years of Women), Dramatičen teatr G. Kirkov 1974, Director: Dimitar Stojanov,
  
  
  
• Radina Bliznakova

* 1947, Sofia
Additional information: In 1971 she graduated from the Nikolaj Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she studied stage designing under Prof. N.Nikolov. At present she works for the Yovkov Drama Théatre in Tolbukhin. She has participated in national exhibitions. She exhibited at PQ in 1975, 1979, 1983.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Makropulos Secret), Dramatičen teatr K. Kisimov 1973
  

  

  

  
  
  
• : (Shatroveck Music), Dramatičen teatr K. Veličkov 1973
• Todor ČOBANOV

Additional information: Born in 1935 in Gabrovo; he studied at prof. G. Karakashev's studio at the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he graduated in 1966. At present he works for the Drama Theatre in Gabrovo. He has participated in national exhibitions.

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• Todor DEKOV

Additional information: Born in 1940. He works for the Drama Theatre in Mikhaylovgrad. He has participated in national exhibitions.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Saturday 23), Dramatičen teatr Michajlovgrad 1972
  
  
  
• : (When Thunder Strikes), Dramatičen teatr 1974
• Rumjana GENEVA

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Heretics), Dramatičen teatr Georgi Kirkov 1973
• : (Don Carlos), Dramatičen teatr Georgi Kirkov 1973, Director: Dimitar Stojanov,
  

  
  
  
• Ljubomir JORDANOV

Additional information: Born in 1934 in Burgas. Works for Bulgarian Television. Exhibited at the PQ in 1975.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Trial at Nuremberg), Televizionen teatr 1974, Director: Blagoj Stratev,
  
  
  
• Veselin KOVALDŽIEV

Additional information: Born in 1925 in Straldzha. Graduate of the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he studied stage designing under prof. Ivan Penkov until 1956 and then under G. Karakashev. At present he works at the V. Drumev Drama Theatre in Shumen.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Boomerang), Dramatičen teatr V. Drumev 1974
  
  
  
• Emil KOSTOV

Additional information: Born in 1929 in Lom. In 1953 he graduated from prof. I. Perikov's studio at the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia. He is now a professor at this Academy. He has participated in exhibitions at home and abroad.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Despot Dobrotitsa), Teatr na transporta 1972
  
  
  
• Marija LJUBENOVA-NASLEDNIKOVA

Additional information: Born in 1947 in Sofia. In 1971 she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she studied under prof. N. Nikolov. She works for the Stefan Makedonski State Musical Theatre in Sofia.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Little Fox Against the Eagle), Dramatičen teatr 1975
• : (The Beautiful Helene), Deržaven muzikalen teatr Stefan Makedonski 1974
• : (Born for Labour and Song), Dramatičen teatr 1975
• Vera MAČEVA

Additional information: Born in 1931 in Sofia. In 1947 she graduated from the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she studied stage design under Professor I. Penkov. She specializes in stage designing for drama productions. She has held an independent exhibition called The History of Clothing in Bulgaria and Abroad.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Marriage of Figaro), Dramatičen teatr Krum Kjuljakov 1973
  
  
  
• Marin MARINOV

Additional information: Born in 1940 in Pazardzhik. Works for various theatres in Khaskovo, Dimitrovgrad and Pazardzhik. Exhibited at the PQ in 1975 and in 1979.

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• Nikola MARKOV

Additional information: Born in 1940 in Plovdiv. In 1971 he graduated from the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he studied under prof. G. Karakashev. At present he is a teacher at the Theatre School in Plovdiv. He has participated in national exhibitions.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Office-hunters), Dramatičen teatr 1972
  
  
  
• : (Before Daybreak), Dramatičen teatr 1973
  
  
  
• : (The Price), Dramatičen teatr 1974
• : (The Situation), Dramatičen teatr 1975
• : (The Uncles), Dramatičen teatr 1975
• Georgi MIRČEV

Additional information: Born in 1935 in Dermanec (Lovech). Works at the Drama Theatre in Lovech. Exhibited at the PQ in 1975.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Boryana), Dramatičen teatr G. Kirkov 1973
  
  
  
• : (The Bells of Prespa), Dramatičen teatr 1973
  
  
  
• Svetla NEDELČEVA

Additional information: Born in 1925 in Sofia. In 1954 she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she studied under prof. I.Penkov. At present she works for the K. Safarov Theatre School Theatre in Sofia.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The House of Bernarda Alba), Učeben teatr Krastjo Sarafov 1972
  
  
  
• Нейко Нейков (Neyko Neykov)

Specialization: set designer, costume designer, lighting designer, painter , puppet designer, scenographer
Education: MA in scenography under Prof. G. Karakashev and Prof. G. Ivanov, National Academy of Art, Sofia (1971)
Collaboration with theatres: Artist-in-residence at theatres in Sliven, Kardzhali, Ruse, Silistra and Plovdiv, and at the National Puppet Theatre, Sofia, and the Theatre of Satire
Participation in other important exhibitions: 1972 - 2010 all national scenographic art exhibitions held in Bulgaria
Continuing collaboration with directors: Slavi Shkarov, Ivan Dobchev, Margariata Mladenova, Lyubomir Dekovsky, Nikolay Lambrev, Nikolay Polyakov, Stoyan Kambarev , etc.
Additional information: Information from catalogue 1975: In 1969 he graduated from the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia where he studied stage designing under prof. G. Karakashev. He works for the S. Ognyanov Drama Theatre in Ruse and the S. Dobroplodny Drama Theatre in Silistra. He has participated in national exhibitions. Information from catalogue 1999: Stage and costume designer. Studied scenography at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia. Currently works at the State Theatre for Satire in Sofia. He exhibited at the PQ in 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987 and 1995.

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Exhibiting works

• : (An Optimistic Tragedy), Dramatičen teatr Sava Dobroplodni 1972
  
  
  
• : (Michael Mishkoyed), Dramatičen teatr Sava Dobroplodni 1973
• Kina PETROVA

Additional information: Born in 1935 in Varna; a stage designer and painter. In 1963 she graduated from the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she studied under prof. G. Karaslavov. She works for the S. Bachvarov Drama Theatre in Varna. She has participated in national, as well as international exhibitions and in the Prague Quadrennial in 1971.

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Exhibiting works

• : (January), Dramatičen teatr St. Bačvarov 1974, Director: Stančo Stančev,
  
  
  
• Violeta RADKOVA

Additional information: Born in 1948 in Ruse. She graduated from the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where studied under professors N. Nikolov and A. Stojchev. She now works for the S. Ognyanov Drama Theatre in Ruse.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Crime and Punishment), Dramatičen teatr Sava Ognjanov 1974, Director: Krasimir Spasov,
  

  

  

  
  
  
• Evgenija RAEVA

Additional information: Born in 1941 in Shumen. She studied under prof. G. Karakashev at the N.Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where she graduated in 1966. She now works for Bulgarian Television in Sofia. She has designed stage sets for drama, opera and films. She has participated in national, as well as international exhibitions. She is a laureate of the State Prize. She has participated in the Prague Quadrennials in 1967 and 1971.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Forget Hesostrates), Televizionen teatr 1974
  

  
  
  
• : (The Bet), Dramatičen teatr Ivan Dimov 1975
  
  
  
• Todor STANILOV

Additional information: Born in 1934 in Stara Zagora. Works at the Adriane Budevska Drama Theatre in Burgas. Exhibited at the PQ in 1975.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Saturday 23), Dramatičen teatr Adriana Budevska 1973
  

  

  
  
  
• : (Inexplicable Love), Dramatičen teatr Adriana Budevska 0
  

  
  
  
• Genadi TABAKOV

Additional information: Born in 1936. He works for the Puppet Theatre in Targovishte.

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Exhibiting works

• : (A White Fairy Tale), Kuklen teatr 0
• : (The Teddy Bear and the Cat), Deržaven kuklen teatr 1974
• Ardaš TABUKČIJAN

Additional information: Born in 1935 in Sofia. He graduated from the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he studied under prof. Karakashev. He now works in the Drama Theatre in Gabrovo. He participated in the Prague Quadrennial in 1971.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Big Deal), Dramatičen teatr Stojan Bačvarov 0
  
  
  
• Evgeni VALEV

Additional information: Born in 1933 in Sliven; stage designer and painter. In 1959 he graduated from the Nikolay Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia where he studied under prof. Karakashev. He works as stage designer at the Georgi Kostov Drama Theatre in Sliven.

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Exhibiting works

• : (Two on Horseback, one on a Donkey), Dramatičen teatr Georgi Kostov 1975
  

  
  
  
• Atanas VELJANOV

Additional information: Born in 1933 in Plovdiv. In 1960 ne graduated from the N. Pavlovich Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he studied stage design under prof. G. Karakashev. At present he works at the I. Vazov National Theatre in Sofia and has worked as a guest designer in the USSR. He has participated in national Bulgarian exhibitions. He is a laureate of the State Prize.

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• Metodi ZANOV

Additional information: Born in 1929 in Sofia. In 1954 he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, where he studied under prof. I. Penkov. At present he works for Bulgarian Television in Sofia.

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Exhibiting works

• : (The Battle of Preslav), Televizionen teatr 1972
• : (One Hundred Four Pages on Love), Dramatičen teatr Ivan Dimov 1972
• Michail  Michajlov (Michail Michajlov)

Additional information: Born in 1925 in Sofia. In 1951 he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under prof. Ivan Penkov. At present he works for the National Youth Theatre in Sofia. He has designed stage sets for numerous drama and opera productions, as well as for films. He has been a guest designer in theatres in Romania, the Soviet Union, Poland and the German Democratic Republic. He has participated in national Bulgarian exhibitions both at home and abroad, as well as in the Prague Quadrennial in 1971. He is a laureate of the State Prize.

Exhibiting works

• : (The Adventure on the Loft), Naroden teatr na mladešta 0
• : (The Inexplicable Love), Naroden teatr na mladešta 0
• Canko Vojnov

Exhibiting works

• : (Macbeth), Dramatičen teatr Saava Ogňanov 1975
  
  
  
• : (Richard III), Dramatičen teatr Saava Ogňanov 1973