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The exhibition "The Modernists of the 20th Century" was opened

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Aug 1, 2024 14:36 527

The exhibition "The Modernists of the 20th Century" was opened  - 1

With a brass band and dozens of art connoisseurs, the exhibition "The Modernists of the 20th Century" was opened at the Vivacom Art Hall Oborishte 5 gallery under the auspices of the Mayor of Burgas, Mr. Dimitar Nikolov, in the Cultural Center "Sea Casino" in Burgas. Picasso, Salvador Dali and Juan Miro are among the paintings displayed, and from today until August 31, the originals can be seen in the "Sea Garden". Burgas city every day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with enhanced security measures.

Some of the paintings are from the permanent collections of world museums and galleries, and others arrive from the prestigious “Murlo“ in New York, worked with some of the most celebrated artists of the last century and one of the largest publishers of original graphic art. Within the framework of the exhibition, posters from already realized exhibitions in the USA and other countries will also be shown.

This is an extremely rare collection of works by the great modernists of the past century, Denitsa Gergova, Art Director of the Vivacom Art Hall Oborishte 5 gallery, said at the opening. We work with one of the most authoritative sources, the collection was collected over over 15 years and comes from some of the world's biggest publishers and collectors, as well as the artists' families, she pointed out. Each work has a certificate of authenticity, a certificate of correct provenance, notes and is included in the catalog of the artists, says Gergova. According to her, the works are supplemented with a description of the art series, as well as information about the artists themselves.

By European standards, Burgas is a medium-sized city, but its residents are extremely connoisseurs of art, said the Mayor of Burgas Municipality, Dimitar Nikolov. According to him, for many years Burgas has been known as a city of spirituality and culture. Burgas artists are one of the most famous in the country, and most of them are well known abroad, he pointed out. Nikolov recalled that for six years the seaside town has hosted the branch of the National Academy of Arts (NAA). Applause for the right choice of the host city, the mayor congratulated the rector of the Academy Prof. Dr. Georgi Yankov and the director of the NHA Burgas Branch Prof. Dr. Svetozar Benchev, who were also present at the opening.

The graphic art exhibition "The Modernists of the 20th Century” will be presented in other cities and countries, as it has been a guest in Varna so far. Until the end of August, it can be viewed in the "Sea Casino" Cultural Center. - Sea Garden, Burgas every day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.