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11 January 2027 - 17 January 2027
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20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions
10.12.2025 - 30.01.2027
Zahari Zograph Immersive Exhibition
The National Gallery presents one of the most iconic figures in the history of Bulgarian art – Zahari Zograph. This first immersive exhibition introduces a new way of experiencing the masterpieces of the the museum’s collection. Harnessing new technologies, the 20-minute project, created by Senzor Studio, brings his religious and secular masterpieces to life, revealing essential elements of his creative process.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
The initiative promotes Bulgarian Revival аrt, a period characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth, closely tied to the pursuit of ecclesiastical and national independence. The period traces its origins to the mid-18th century, when Paisius of Hilendar wrote Istoriya Slavyanobulgarskaya (History of the Slavs and Bulgarians) in 1762—which profoundly shaped the spiritual awakening of the population and contributed significantly to the development of national consciousness…
The exhibition features a selection of icons, drawings, copies, letters, documents, and secular portraits from the artist’s early period. It also showcases a substantive collection of murals, ranging from his earliest works—created in 1838 for the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Church of the Holy Virgin—Annunciation in Asenovgrad—to what is considered as his “final masterpiece,” the murals adorning the narthex of the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos, completed between 1851 and 1852.
Zahari Zograph emerged as a defining figure of Bulgarian Revival art. His relentlessly inquisitive artistic spirit was ahead of its era, and his extensive body of work reflects the vitality of the approaching modern age, the artistry of traditional imagery, the strength of line, and the emotive power of color.
The project is realised with the financial support of the National Culture Fund of Bulgaria under the Creation programme 2024.
Media partners: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency and SOF Connect.
Exhibitions
20.10.2026 - 20.10.2027
THE WALL Vol. 7 Nevelin Ivanov I FEEL NOTHING ELSE BUT DISAPPOINTMENT
The 7th edition of “The Wall” presents the work of Nevelin Ivanov "I Feel Nothing Else but Disappointment".
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
The long-term project of the National Gallery, launched in 2020, aims to promote the work of contemporary masters of mural painting, graffiti artists and conceptual painters. On an especially designated wall in the atrium of Kvadrat 500 (with the impressive dimensions of 240 x 2,700 cm), the artists create monumental works in harmony with the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev, Alexander Dyakov, Pavel Koychev, Krum Damyanov, Galin Malakchiev, etc., which are part of the representative museum exhibition. In 2022, the partnership with Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation begins, which has been ongoing for five years. With their support a complete renovation was carried out, including the construction of the decorative panel, which allows the selected artists greater freedom in the realisation of their ideas.
Act I: “Dear colleagues,
With a few short sentences I will turn my triumph into failure.”
This text from his site-specific installation Nevelin Ivanov writes on plexiglass panels with special ropes. Periodically, the artist will add a new sentence, creating a complete text. The sentences will be executed by the artist in his signature technique of wall embroidery, shown for the first time in the work “I Wanted to Become an Artist, But I Became a Bad Boy” in the exhibition of the nominées for the 2025 Baza Contemporary Art Award at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Nevelin Ivanov (b. 2002) is a Bulgarian visual artist. The multidisciplinary approach and undisguised exhibitionism with which he sometimes explores himself, his corporeality, desires and obsessive thoughts make his works highly recognisable. His solo exhibitions: “If I Had a Pig, I Would Name It Nevo” (2023), “Nevo's Bedroom” (2024), “I Will Stop Being an Artist When It Starts to Snow Indoors” (2025), etc. demonstrate his signature expressiveness and place him among the most interesting young artists of our time.
“The Wall” is realised with the support of Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation.
Media partner: BTA / Bulgarian News Agency.
Exhibitions
16.06.2026 - 16.06.2027
Temporary Exhibition New Acquisitions
from 10:00 to 18:00 o'clock
Entrance with museum tickets
Entrance with museum tickets
Exhibitions