Multimedia exhibition: “St Francis: the Story of a Face”

The multimedia exhibition “St Francis: the Story of a Face” was officially opened at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on 8 October. The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia, in collaboration with BAS, are presenting this cultural initiative of international significance which can be visited until 30 November 2026. The curators are Livia Ficoroni and Giulia Fortunato. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, forms part of a rich programme of international events dedicated to the historical figure of Saint Francis of Assisi to mark the eight-hundredth anniversary of his death. This provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the saint’s personality both in historical and religious terms and in terms of [...]

2026-10-12T15:33:19+03:009 October 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|
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A researcher from BAS takes part in the Forums on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA and at the United Nations

Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr Alexandra Milanova from the Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre for Thracology at BAS took part in the international Forum on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA and the UN. She presented a paper entitled “A Controversial History, a Shared Future: The Role of the United Nations in Cultural Diplomacy in the Balkans”. The event, organised by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, took place from 5 to 8 October 2026 at the US Congress in Washington and at UN Headquarters in New York. The Forum brought together diplomats, senators, Members of Congress, representatives of the UN and UNESCO, academics and lecturers, and experts in cultural diplomacy and international cooperation from around the world, united by the understanding that culture was an effective [...]

2026-10-12T15:29:46+03:009 October 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|
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The archaeological investigations on Trapezitsa Hill officially presented

  The National Archaeological Institute with Museum at BAS (NAIM-BAS) today presented the results of the archaeological investigations, restoration and public engagement initiatives concerning the historical remains on Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo. The event, organised jointly by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, was attended by the President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva; the Vice-President Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, and the Scientific Secretary of the “Cultural and Historical Heritage and National Identity” Division, Assoc. Prof. Mario Ivanov. The Director of NAIM, Assoc. Prof. Hristo Popov, presented the achievements of archaeologists over the past twenty years. He explained that archaeological investigations at Trapezitsa had begun immediately after the Liberation of Bulgaria, initially carried out by local historians, teachers and educated individuals. [...]

2026-10-07T11:49:04+03:005 October 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|
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The Cycle of Film Ideas

A round-table discussion on the theme “Bulgaria in Europe. The Cycle of Film Ideas: Past and Present” took place as part of the 44th edition of the “Golden Rose” Bulgarian Feature Film Festival, Varna 2026. The event was organised by the Institute of Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) as part of a project funded by the Bulgarian National Science Fund. Participants in the discussion included the director of the festival and of the National Film Centre (NFC), Peter Todorov; Assoc. Prof. Deyan Statulov; Prof. Alexander Donev; Prof. Petya Alexandrova; Prof. Wojciech Južwiak from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań; Prof. Bojidar Manov; Dr. Rosen Spasov; Kostadin Bonev, director of the “She Who Remains” film; Stefan Prohorov - the Euroimages Fund’s representative for [...]

2026-09-29T14:36:46+03:0028 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|
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Cooperation between the Institute of Art Studies – BAS and the “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” National Academy of Music

On 24 September 2026, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Institute of Art Studies – BAS and the “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” National Academy of Music. The document was signed by Prof. Dr. Joanna Spassova-Dikova, Director of the Institute, and Prof. Dr. Sava Dimitrov, Rector of the NAM. The aim of the agreement is to strengthen the fruitful bilateral relations between the two organisations which currently exist on an informal basis. As academic and cultural institutions, IAS – BAS and NAM have the potential to carry out joint initiatives that develop and enrich contemporary Bulgarian musical culture and education, promote current creative achievements and support the work of doctoral students, young scholars and qualified specialists in the field of music and arts research. The agreement [...]

2026-09-25T15:42:42+03:0025 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|
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Collaboration between the Institute of Art Studies and the Sofia City Art Gallery

A three-year bilateral cooperation agreement between the Institute of Art Studies (IAS) and the Sofia City Art Gallery (SCAG) was signed by the directors, Prof. Dr. Joanna Spassova-Dikova and Adelina Fileva, on 15 September. SGAG is a museum with a long-standing tradition; over the past fifteen years, its policy has placed an emphasis on research activities. This, alongside high-quality and memorable exhibition projects and publications dedicated to figures, events and processes from the late 19th century to the present day, ensures the gallery a special role amongst its peer cultural institutions and a prominent presence in public life. SCAG is a magnet for highly qualified specialists who work to rethink established historical narratives and restore historical memory of the lives and works of forgotten artists. [...]

2026-09-17T09:39:24+03:0016 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|Tags: |
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