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Announcement of the annual Animated Heritage Award and presentation of the achievements of scholars from the Institute of Art Studies – BAS for 2025

The Institute of Art Studies at BAS awarded its annual Animated Heritage prize for outstanding contribution to the creative interpretation of traditions and values from Bulgarian and world cultural heritage in contemporary works of art. The 2025 prize in the “Visual Arts” category was awarded to sculptor Georgi Chapkanov for his entire body of work. Professor Chapkanov is the co-author of the coat of arms of the Republic of Bulgaria (1997) and the author of the “Statue of Sofia” in the capital (2000). He is also the author of many coins and medals and has created portraits of some of Bulgaria's most famous personalities. His works are exhibited in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, the National Art Gallery, the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-16T09:52:52+02:0015 December 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|Tags: Институт за изследване на изкуствата|

155 years of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. 155 works of art from the collections of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

A bilingual scientific catalog presenting works of art from the collections of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has been published. Art, as a natural companion to science since the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, has retained a special place in its structures and institutions. On the occasion of its 155th anniversary, the leadership of our oldest scientific institution commissioned a team from the Institute for Art Studies to carry out a research project related to the selection and cataloguing of part of the art collections. The BAS preserves in its collections both priceless works of high artistic value and symbolic images and testimonies to its history and cultural heritage. This anniversary album edition also contributes to the dissemination of knowledge about the arts by identifying and [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-15T10:02:47+02:0012 December 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|Tags: Институт за изследване на изкуствата|

The Order of Academic Palms of the Republic of France

The French Minister of Education has conferred the Order of Academic Palms of the Republic of France (L'ordre des Palmes académiques, grade de chevalier) for 2025 upon Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova from the Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This is one of the highest distinctions, testifying to France's recognition of her contribution to the French-Bulgarian cooperation in the field of university education and scientific research. The order was presented by H.E. Ms. Marie Dumoulin, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Bulgaria, at a solemn ceremony on November 12, 2025 at the French Embassy. “This is a high award for me as well as for all colleagues and partners with whom we [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-14T09:42:27+02:0013 November 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

Malta Conference of the European Alliance of Academies on Arts and Migration

An international interdisciplinary scientific conference “The Arts and Migration(s): Reflections and Responsibilities” was held in Valletta, Malta. The forum was organized by the European Alliance of Academies in partnership with the Arts Council Malta. The Institute of Art Studies has been the representative of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in the Alliance since 2021. Prof. Dr. Joanna Spassova-Dikova, Director of the Institute, was among the participants. Workshops and discussions were held. One of the initiatives was a special round table, “Café Climate”, dedicated to climate changes and various crises, and more specifically to the topic of migration. The role of arts in integration and enriching intercultural dialogue was highlighted. On the last day, a statement was prepared and adopted by all participants to increase the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-05T14:14:38+02:004 November 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|Tags: Институт за изследване на изкуствата|

Bulgaria in the digital exhibition of the Central European Initiative (CEI) on intangible cultural heritage

Within the framework of Serbia's presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI) in 2025, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia has invited member states to contribute to a digital exhibition dedicated to the connection between intangible cultural heritage and industrial design. The exhibition showcases traditional cultural elements brought to life on utilitarian objects and demonstrates the richness of living traditions in the region. Thirteen countries are participating: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Serbia. The Bulgarian participation has been prepared by a team from the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at BAS (IEFSEM-BAS) and includes two elements related to traditions and skills in the field of [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-04T15:08:48+02:003 November 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

Scientists from BAS receive awards from the Ministry of Culture

Сн. Министерство на културата Photo: Ministry of Culture Corresponding member Vladko Panayotov and the director of the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at BAS, Assoc. Prof. Hristo Popov, were awarded a plaquette for “Contribution to the Development of Culture” and a certificate for their significant contribution to the development and promotion of Bulgarian culture and art. The annual “Golden Age” Awards of the Ministry of Culture were presented at an official ceremony today by Minister Marian Bachev. On the occasion of the National Enlighteners Day, the minister congratulated the artists, scientists, and cultural figures honored for their contribution to Bulgarian spirituality. Corr. Memb. Vladko Panayotov – writer, scientist, public figure, and musician. Author of over 45 scientific books, monographs, and collections, as [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-10-31T09:59:13+02:0030 October 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|