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26/11/2022

Restaging Parallax – Lars Nordby

26/11/2022

Sofia Art Week vol. 5 ~Sofia Art Week~ visits Varna

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🐯 New Year New Luck 🐣 New Year New Work 🐥

Grant Program 2023 〰️ Rolling 〰️ Invitation

The Singer-Zahariev Foundation has a strong belief in the value of making real-life contacts across borders and between diverse communities. The Foundation launched in 2022 “SZ CONTACT” – a program of grants to promote the aims of the Foundation which include support for Bulgarian contemporary art institutions, artists curators and producers across the spectrum of the visual arts.

In 2023 it continues the successful program to promote its aims, which include support for Bulgarian contemporary art institutions, artists and curators across the spectrum of the visual arts.

The main idea of the grant program is to provide simple and non-bureaucratic funding for projects and activities which support international collaboration and connect artists and international art professionals.

The applications for the 2023 S-Z Contact Program are now open!
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Looking forward.

SAW SOFIA ART WEEK Vol. 5
RE-SPIRIT TRANS-SPIRIT
18-25 Oct in Sofia
07-14 Nov in Varna

Vid by Voin de Voin & Michaela Lakova

Project is realised with the support of @nationalculturfund and @the_singer_zahariev_foundation

Organised by Æther

Locations : @dozagallery @aetherartspace @bobbina_cs @the.loft.sofia @onenightstandgallery @goetheinstitut_bulgarien @integrated_artists @kopriva.social @gallery_gallery_space @rebonkers.varna @sofia_art_project @resonator_hub
@squatshop_gallery

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Superpositions 2 / Entanglement, 2022 of the Institute of Contemporary Art-Sofia is the year-long program. The project includes six exhibitions, each one a collaboration between an artist and a curator, along with a cycle of educational events and discussions. All these examine the entanglement of contemporary art with politics, science and technology, popular culture, gender and social movements, ecology and migration.

The Singer-Zahariev Foundation is happy to support the autumn program of the project.

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Time is flying!!! It was on the 6th of July that Turn Back Time - the ﬁrst show under the "Tropic of Cancer" annual summer cultural forum organised by @doma_art_foundation in partnership with the Independent Cultural Space @rebonkers.varna – was opened. The #S-Z Foundation was very excited to support the event which brought together artists from different generations and countries. Thanks to the amazing energy and collaborative spirit of @ralitsa.gerasimova @dixxiedott and @mortinas the event attracted huge interest in Varna. Everybody is looking forward to the next edition!!

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The Singer-Zahariev Foundation is happy to support another exciting art event in Bulgaria. This time at @rebonkers.varna

When: 06-26.07.2022 / opening July 6, 6:00 pm

This ﬁrst edition of the exhibition "Turn Back Time" aims to touch upon issues concerning the past/future, materialism/idealism and memory as a driving force of improvement. In the last 20 years, the global pace at which humanity is advancing is indescribable. Technology and mobility are booming and thanks to consumerism, they are easily accessible, as well as meeting our materialistic needs. Past and future intertwine as memories slowly fade. Time is not waiting for anyone. Remains of ruins are a reminder of an unknown reality. The surroundings consume us.

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The Last Sunset
We are proud to have supported this fantastic project by @studiokarakashyan last month.
#TheLastSunsetShow
#StudioKarakashyan
Photos by Boris Urumov

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SIGNS OFFF
“Signs give you information about something - a warning, an instruction.

And sometimes they do not.”

The French visual artist Yannick Martin arrives in Sofia, Bulgaria by invitation of @visionary.found to create a series of artworks for a solo show at INTRO Gallery this June, part of the Visionary art program for 2022. The Singer-Zahariev Foundation supports the project in the framework of our 2022 program "Rolling Invitations". Sculpture making, silk printing and workshops are part of the 10-day program and will give artists a chance of meeting and exchange ideas.

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We are very excited to support Daria Pugachova's for her residency @contextplovdiv as part of our running invitation #szcontact

A little bit about Daria:
Daria Pugachova is an artist, performer and art-activist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. During 2013–2019 she played drums in the female trio Panivalkova. After musicians split up Daria dived into a field of contemporary art with her visual arts and performances. In her projects, Daria uses participatory practices to unite a community and integrate art into daily life. She works with performance, film and artivism. Her artistic approach lies in the presence of the artist and direct interaction with the audience in public space.

#contextplovdiv #dariapugachova

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🇬🇧 The Foundation is launching a program of grants to promote the aims of the Foundation, which include support for Bulgarian contemporary art institutions, artists and curators across the spectrum of the visual arts.

Find out more on our website (link in bio)

🇧🇬 Фондацията стартира програма за предоставяне на безвъзмездни финансови средства за популяризиране на целите на фондацията, които включват подкрепа за българските институции за съвременно изкуство, художници и куратори в целия спектър на визуалните изкуства.

Научете повече за програмата на сайта ни (линк в биото)

#grantprogram #artopencalls #singerzahariev #bulgaria #rollinginvitation

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It was not easy to come to a decision, but after some deliberations, the jury decided to award the prize to Krasimira Butseva's project "The Curtain". Using contemporary artistic language, Krasimira has thoroughly researched and combined personal, local and historical elements in her work truly bringing "History in the Present".

We are now looking forward to the implementation phase and hope to see you all at the inauguration later in the year.

Congratulations to Krasimira and a big "thank you" to all participants!

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🇧🇬 Очаквайте да споделим избрания проект за отворената ни покана на 15-ти юли
🇬🇧 The winning submission to our open call will be announced on July 15th

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It was a rainy day today in the village. But what an interesting one. Krasimira Butseva, shortlisted in out Open Call, came for a site visit. We had a wonderful exchange about so many topics. Art in the UK and Bulgaria, residencies, politics, how to intervene and probably not destroy. Looking forward for many new gatherings.

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Unveiling the space 🍃🌿

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The first real summer day in the village and a wonderful visitor. Elenka Nazarova, shortlisted in our Open Call, came for a site visit. 🌷🌞🌸🌺💐🌼🌻

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On the 18th May we started the site visits of our Open Call. It was a very active day. Slav Nedev came to Malak Izvor in the morning. Alexander Valchev in the afternoon.

The weather was just perfect with a constantly changing sky and a wonderful view from the roof over the village.

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🇧🇬 Детайли от предложенията на петте ни финалиста 🔍
🇬🇧 Sneak a peek into our shortlisted artists' submissions ✨

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🇧🇬 Честито на петте финалиста!
🇬🇧 Congratulations to our 5 shortlisted artists!

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🇧🇬 Запазете датата! Списъкът с избраните 5 финалиста в конкурса ни ще бъде обявен на 22-ри април.

🇬🇧 Save the date! Our shortlist will be announced online on the 22th April.

#shortlist #opencallforartists

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🇧🇬 Благодарим ви за страхотните предложения! Журито ни ще ги прегледа в най-скоро време и ще се свържем с вас.

🇬🇧 Thank you for your awesome project proposals! Our jury will be soon reviewing them and getting in touch.

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🇧🇬 Остават 7 дена до крайния срок за участие.
🇬🇧 7 more days to submit your application.

#historyisinthepresent #opencall #singerzahariev #art #contemporaryart #bulgaria