Videnie takes digital art to a whole new level — not as something you simply look at, but as an experience that draws you in with your full attention. Light, sound and movement come together in immersive installations that blur the line between reality and imagination and make the audience part of the action itself. […]
INTRO Gallery aims to establish a tradition of showcasing both emerging and established contemporary Bulgarian artists. INTRO is Sofia’s destination for modern, urban art; it seeks collaborations of all kinds and organises a variety of events in the fields of culture and the arts.
The Credo Bonum Foundation runs its own gallery, which opened in late 2003. Over the years, the dynamic rotation of exhibitions and the alternation between classical and modern forms have earned the venue and its organisers widespread recognition. With over 100 exhibitions in its archive, the gallery strives to become a space that sparks the […]
This contemporary art space, situated on the roof of an aristocratic building dating from 1939, is actually a multi-room flat with large terraces on several levels, an outdoor swimming pool and a stunning view of all the landmarks in the city centre. The gallery organises exhibitions and runs residency programmes with international artists. Hopefully you’ll […]
Gallery +359 is housed in an authentic, well-preserved water tower dating from the early 20th century in one of Sofia’s oldest and most charming neighbourhoods — Lozenets. Today, this historic landmark has been successfully integrated into the city’s contemporary life as a space for contemporary art, and Gallery +359’s exhibition programme includes its own curatorial […]
Probably the most active gallery in the city, where you can always find at least one exhibition showcasing contemporary Bulgarian art. The City Gallery boasts a collection of over eight thousand works and focuses on several key areas: painting, sculpture, graphic art, contemporary art and photography. The history of the Sofia City Art Gallery dates […]
The State Gallery “Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art” showcases Bulgarian painting, photography, modern prints, audio-visual installations and screenings. The long name is a play on words with the name of the nearby Arsenalski Boulevard and the history of the building, constructed in the late 19th century to house the headquarters of the Reserve […]
The non-governmental organisation ‘Institute of Contemporary Art’ (ICA) serves as a hub for many of Bulgaria’s most successful and active artists, curators, visual artists and theorists, with the aim of developing the cultural landscape and fostering international exchange among Bulgarian artists. ICA organises local and international exhibitions and events dedicated to the understanding and practice […]
The permanent exhibition at the branch of the Sofia City Art Gallery (SCAG) features terracotta and bronze sculptures, as well as drawings and watercolours by the renowned Bulgarian sculptor Vaska Emanuilova. The gallery also has rooms for temporary exhibitions of sculptures and contemporary art by young Bulgarian artists.
One of the main exhibition halls of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA) is among the most popular venues for contemporary art in Sofia. The ‘Rayko Aleksiev’ gallery boasts 330 square metres of exhibition space, a history spanning over 70 years, and a convenient location on Rakovski Street, a key thoroughfare for the capital’s cultural […]
