Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity

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. [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-10-07T11:49:04+03:005 October 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|

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 [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-29T14:36:46+03:0028 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

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 [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-25T15:42:42+03:0025 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

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. [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-17T09:39:24+03:0016 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|Tags: Институт за изследване на изкуствата|

Fragments of Palaiologan paintings have been discovered in the “Life-giving Spring of the Mother of God” church in Melnik

On 12 September 2026, the Vice-President of BAS Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov visited the archaeological excavations in the “Life-giving Spring of the Mother of God” church in the historic Armenia quarter of Melnik, which were taking place for the fourth consecutive season under the direction of Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr. Metodi Zlatkov from NAIM and Dr. Maria Pashova (RHM – Blagoevgrad). As we have already informed you, the Church of the Life-giving Spring of the Mother of God is situated in the Rozhen Valley, or at the start of the footpath from Melnik to Rozhen Monastery. Its development can be divided into two main construction phases: the first dating from the late 13th to the first half of the 14th century, and the second from the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-14T16:32:07+03:0014 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|

Bulgarian participation in the forum “Architecture of the New Order – Stability in Times of Change”

From 8 to 10 September 2026, the 35th Economic Forum took place in Karpacz, Poland. Founded by Zygmunt Berdychowski in 1992, the forum is the most significant socio-economic event in Central and Eastern Europe. Due to its scale and significance, it is often referred to as the “Davos of Eastern Europe”. This year’s edition was dedicated to the theme “The Architecture of the New Order – Stability in Times of Change”. Over 6,500 leaders from the worlds of politics, business, science, healthcare, education and culture took part. The programme included more than 500 panel discussions, lectures, workshops and accompanying cultural events. At the invitation of the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies in Warsaw, Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova, Director of the Institute of Balkan Studies with the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-09-14T16:31:06+03:0014 September 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|