7 Exlibris Reload
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group exhibition of graphics, with the special participation of Gunter Hujber, Krzysztof Marek Bak and Martin Baeyens
10—28 July 2026
Opening reception – Friday, 10 July 2026, 6:30 PM
From July 10, 2026, Largo Gallery will present the seventh edition of its traditional exhibition, "EXLIBRIS Reload" - a project that unveils previously unseen works from the extensive collection of the Jordan Petkov Art Foundation, organizer of the International ExLibris Competition Varna.
This year's exhibition brings together prints from every edition of the competition - from its inaugural event in 2014 through the 2025 edition. Visitors will have the opportunity to follow the artistic development of some of the most established names in contemporary exlibris art by comparing works created at different stages of their creative careers.
The seventh edition of "EXLIBRIS Reload" is dedicated to seven artists who, over the years, have become some of the most recognizable and beloved participants in the International ExLibris Competition Varna and in Largo Gallery's exhibition projects. These are Ausra Capskyte (Lithuania), Gunter Hujber (Czech Republic), Krzysztof Marek Bak (Poland), Maria Maddalena Tuccelli (Italy), Martin Baeyens (Belgium), Sergiy Hrapov (Ukraine), and Shigeki Tomura (Japan). Each of them has a distinctive artistic style and an impressive international career. Their work is characterized by exceptional craftsmanship, boundless imagination, and a constant pursuit of new artistic means of expression.
A special highlight of the exhibition are the works by Gunter Hujber, Krzysztof Marek Bak, and Martin Baeyens, who have contributed additional prints specifically for this exhibition - works that have never before been shown to the Bulgarian public. All three are among the leading contemporary representatives of the printmaking traditions in their respective countries and enjoy international recognition through numerous exhibitions and awards. Particularly noteworthy is the participation of the Polish artist Krzysztof Marek Bak, who will serve on the Honorary Jury of the International Exlibris Competition held as part of the 41st FISAE Congress in Varna this September.
The exhibition also pays tribute to the Lithuanian artist Ausra Capskyte, who passed away far too early but left behind an impressive body of work and a highly distinctive artistic signature. Maria Maddalena Tuccelli is well known to Varna audiences for her delicate, poetic prints devoted to universal human themes. Sergiy Hrapov impresses with his characteristic style, figurative compositions, and original interpretation of Cubist artistic techniques. Also featured is the Japanese master etcher Shigeki Tomura, one of the iconic figures of contemporary classical printmaking, whose delicate landscapes—created with extraordinary precision and refinement—evoke tranquility, harmony, and contemplation.
"7 EXLIBRIS Reload" continues the tradition of presenting the richness of the collection built through the International ExLibris Competition Varna, while introducing Bulgarian audiences to some of the most significant names in contemporary graphic art.
We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition opening on July 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Largo Gallery, 8 Han Krum str., Varna.
Milena Dimitrova
About the International ExLibris Competition Varna: The International ExLibris Competition Varna is a biennial event held in Bulgaria's maritime capital since 2014 and has completed six editions to date. Until 2021, the competition was organized by Largo Gallery, while since 2022 it has been organized by the Jordan Petkov Art Foundation. From its very first edition, the competition has been made possible through the financial support of the Municipality of Varna via its Culture Fund.
Exlibris Marta Bruscaglia - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Maria Maddalena Tuccelli
Exlibris Helga Becker Bickerich - The five continents
Maria Maddalena Tuccelli
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