Exhibition

Chasing Words. 19 Bulgarian Illustrators of Children’s Books

This exhibition presents 19 Bulgarian illustrators of children’s books at the 62nd Bologna Children’s Book Fair (March 31–April 3, 2025). It is a kind of continuation and update of the selection from the exhibition Joy, Sadness and Hope, part of Bulgaria’s national pavilion at the Bologna Fair in 2024. Our aim is to create a current, albeit subjective, picture of contemporary Bulgarian illustration. To introduce a wider audience of amateurs and professionals to its specific characteristics and achievements, focusing on the richness and diversity of artistic styles. The selected artists are representatives of several generations – some of them are well established, while others are still building their careers. 

Damyan Damyanov

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