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Lyuben Zidarov (1923-2023) was an artist-illustrator who brought the writer’s text to life and unlocked the imagination of readers. With his magical brush, he created a gallery of images that elicits smiles and fond memories in both young and old, and continues to take them on journeys to his imaginary worlds.

The artist’s most renowned project is displayed in a virtual reality exhibit in one of the halls, featuring a monument dedicated to the city of Sofia. The statue, located on a 16-meter high pillar, is shrouded in mystery, but the process of its creation, which took over 9 months in 2000, is showcased through film clips directed by Todor Chapkanov, seen for the first time.

The retrospective exhibition places Chapkanov’s seemingly terrestrial works within the context of an ethereal, metaphysical realm, where the celestial has a distinct structure. This spiritual journey, from limbo to heaven and hell, is guided by a supreme being with a feminine form and essence, “Sophia”, the embodiment of heavenly wisdom.

The American photographer Sandro Miller and Hollywood actor John Malkovich collaborated on the Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to Photographic Masters series, where they recreated some of the most iconic photographs from the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition included 61 colored and black and white photographs, featuring John Malkovich as the subject in recreations of famous figures.

The Silhouettes exhibition showcases the artist’s exceptional bas-reliefs and woodworks, featuring a creative approach to the relationship between humans and nature.

The artist’s most renowned project is displayed in a virtual reality exhibit in one of the halls, featuring a monument dedicated to the city of Sofia. The statue, located on a 16-meter high pillar, is shrouded in mystery, but the process of its creation, which took over 9 months in 2000, is showcased through film clips directed by Todor Chapkanov, seen for the first time.

The retrospective exhibition places Chapkanov’s seemingly terrestrial works within the context of an ethereal, metaphysical realm, where the celestial has a distinct structure. This spiritual journey, from limbo to heaven and hell, is guided by a supreme being with a feminine form and essence, “Sophia”, the embodiment of heavenly wisdom.

The American photographer Sandro Miller and Hollywood actor John Malkovich collaborated on the Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to Photographic Masters series, where they recreated some of the most iconic photographs from the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition included 61 colored and black and white photographs, featuring John Malkovich as the subject in recreations of famous figures.

The concert and talks are performed in French with Bulgarian and English subtitles; Duration 3:15 Intermission 2

In April, Kapana Bazaar will make a comeback for the Palm Sunday and Easter holidays. The first edition, the “Trap” Easter Bazaar, will be held from April 7 to 17 in Plovdiv. The event will feature live music, delicious food and drinks, and more than 80 contemporary Bulgarian artisans, offering handmade products, fashion items, and cosmetic brands that showcase their hard work and passion.