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An exhibition titled "Selected from the International ExLibris Competition Varna" has opened in Chicago"

12.10.2026

The Jordan Petkov Art Foundation and Largo Gallery present at Bagrena Gallery in Chicago, USA a group exhibition of graphic art by artists from around the world October 10 – December 4, 2026 On October 10, 2026, an exhibition featuring selected works from the six editions of the International Ex Libris Competition Varna opened at Bagrena Gallery, part of the Bulgarika Cultural Center in Chicago, USA. The exhibition showcases the art of small-format graphics through works by artists from across...

The "Flight" exhibition will be hosted by the "Dobri Hristov" National School of Arts in Varna

23.09.2026

Starting September 24, 2026, Largo Gallery will present the group printmaking exhibition "Flight," featuring works by 13 contemporary Bulgarian and Italian artists, at the Dobri Hristov National School of Arts in Varna. The project was previously showcased at Largo Gallery during the 6th International Ex Libris Competition Varna in November 2025. In February 2026, the exhibition traveled to the city of Varese, where it was displayed in the Chamber of Commerce hall as part of the 13th International Ex Libris...

VARNA BRINGS TOGETHER THE WORLD OF EXLIBRIS – AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

03.09.2026

Varna has become a meeting place for some of the most distinguished artists, collectors and researchers in the world of exlibris. On 2 September 2026, during an official ceremony held at the Graffit Gallery, the exhibition organised as part of the 41st Congress of the International Federation of Exlibris Societies – FISAE was officially opened, and the awards of the International Exlibris Competition were presented. With more than 100 delegates from around the world, as well as dozens of residents and visitors of Varna,...

THE JURYING OF THE INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS COMPETITION OF FISAE SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES IN VARNA

21.07.2026

On July 19, 2026, the jurying process of the works submitted for participation in the International Exlibris Competition, part of the program of the 41st International Congress of Exlibris Societies FISAE, was successfully completed in Varna. The congress itself, the first edition of which was in the distant 1953, will be held for the first time in Bulgaria, and the hosting of Varna was won in a contested competition with the Greek capital Athens during the previous congress in Palma...

This week the International Jury for FISAE meets

17.07.2026

This week Varna welcomes the International Jury of the Exlibris Competition for the 41st FISAE Congress. Within a few days, the jury will determine the works that will be included in the exhibition and the competition catalog, as well as the winners of the prestigious awards. The international jury is composed of: FISAE President for the term 2024–2026 Nelly Valcheva (Bulgaria), Jury Chairman Dimo Kolibarov (Bulgaria), Chris Verheyen (Belgium), Prof. Krzysztof Marek Bak (Poland) and Prof. Valeri Chakalov (Bulgaria). We...

The traveling exhibition has reached its final stop!

10.06.2026

On June 16, 2026, the traveling exhibition of the 6th International ExLibris Competition Varna will officially end its tour. The road was long, the stops – 11, and the meetings with the audience – priceless. On behalf of the team of the Jordan Petkov Art Foundation, organizer of the International ExLibris Competition Varna, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all institutions and partners who accepted the exhibition and made it accessible to their audience. Special thanks go...

The traveling exhibition of the 6th International Exlibris Competition Varna ends its tour in Pomorie!

29.05.2026

The traveling exhibition of the Sixth International ExLibris Competition Varna, organized by the Jordan Petkov Art Foundation, concludes its journey in Pomorie. Starting from June 2, 2026, the competition exhibition will be hosted by the Dechko Stoev Art Gallery in the seaside town. The realization of the traveling exhibition is financially supported by the National Culture Fund under the program “Creation and/or Distribution – Small Projects 2025”. A record number of 364 artists from 53 countries around the world participated...

International Exlibris Competition Varna visits Sliven for the second time

10.05.2026

The penultimate stop on the journey of the sixth International Exlibris Competition Varna is in Sliven. From May 14, 2026, the competition will be presented to the students and teachers of the National Art High School "Dimitar Dobrovich". The realization of this visit is possible thanks to the financial support of the National Culture Fund under the program "Creation and/or Distribution - Small Projects 2025". This is the second presentation of the exhibition in the "NOVA" gallery of the Sliven...

Largo gallery won a prize for 'Best gallery in Bulgaria for 2026' at The World Art Awards

05.05.2026

Each year, the WORLD ART AWARDS board chooses the best galleries in the world. Selections are based on years established, industry reputation, online buzz, location, size, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs, represented artists as well as artist, client and visitor references. The World Art Awards has announced the 20 Best International Galleries for the year 2026, with Largo Art Gallery receiving the award for the Best Gallery in Bulgaria. READ MORE ABOUT THE NOMINATION AND AWARD HERE

International Exlibris Competition Varna again visits the National Art School "Tsanko Lavrenov" in Plovdiv

18.04.2026

From April 24, 2026, the International Exlibris Competition Varna will once again be presented to the students and teachers of the National Art School "Tsanko Lavrenov" in Plovdiv. The realization of this visit is possible thanks to the financial support of the National Fund "Culture" under the program "Creation and/or Distribution - Small Projects 2025". The Plovdiv Art School is among the most important and beloved stops on the exhibition route. Each edition of the competition attracts strong interest from...

Largo Gallery's eight-month project "FLIGHT" successfully concludes

29.03.2026

On March 31, 2026, the exhibition “Flight,” organized by Gallery Largo as part of the project “Representative collective exhibition of graphic art by Bulgarian and Italian artists, within the framework of the 6th International ExLibris Competition Varna and the 13th International ExLibris Competition Biblioteca Bodio Lomnago– Italy,” comes to an end. The project is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU under the Recovery and Resilience Plan and was implemented by the Varna gallery in close cooperation with the Italian...

"The World Needs the Young" is a guest at the Shumen University "Ep. Konstantin Preslavski"

23.03.2026

From March 23, 2026, the exhibition of digital drawings with augmented reality “The World Needs the Young” will be hosted at the University Gallery of the Shumen University “Bishop Konstantin Preslavsky.” The project, realized by Largo Gallery exactly three years ago with financial support from the National Culture Fund, includes artists from the Veliko Tarnovo art group Co-Interaction - Svetoslav Kosev and Simeon Zhelev, authors of the digital works, and Atanas Markov, author of the augmented reality application. Who are the...

International Exlibris Competition Varna visits Kazanlak for the sixth time

20.03.2026

Starting from March 24, 2026, the sixth edition of the International Ex Libris Competition Varna will be exhibited at the National School of Plastic Arts and Design “Acad. Dechko Uzunov.” This marks the sixth time the competition has been hosted in Kazanlak. The traveling exhibition is realized with the financial support of the National Culture Fund through the program “Creation and/or Distribution – Small Projects 2025.” The Kazanlak art school maintains an exceptionally strong and lasting partnership with the team...

International ExLibris Competition Varna visits once again the Veliko Tarnovo University "St. St. Cyril and Methodius"

06.03.2026

From March 11, 2026, the sixth edition of the International ExLibris Competition Varna arrives in Veliko Tarnovo for its next visit to the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Veliko Tarnovo University "St. St. Cyril and Methodius". The exhibition will be shown in the "Yanaki Manasiev" hall in the faculty at 48 Nezavisimost Blvd. in the old capital city. The travel of the competition exhibition is realized with the financial support of the Bulgarian National Culture Fund...

International ExLibris Competition Varna visits Ruse for the first time

17.02.2026

From February 24, 2026, the exhibition tour with selected works from the sixth edition of the International Ex-Libris Competition Varna continues with a visit to Ruse. For the first time, the Varna competition arrives in the Danube city, and the host of the event will be the National School of Arts "Prof. Veselin Stoyanov". The exhibition will be exhibited in the "StArt" gallery of the school at 3 Slivnitsa Street. The tour of the competition exhibition is realized with the...

International ExLibris Competition Varna visits Shumen University for the second time

04.02.2026

From February 10, 2026, the exhibition with selected works from the sixth edition of the International Exlibris Competition Varna 2025 will be a guest for the second time to the students of Shumen University "Bishop Konstantin Preslavski". The collection will be exhibited in Building 2 of the university until February 23, 2026. The travel of the competition exhibition is realized with the financial support of the National Culture Fund through the program "Creation and/or Distribution - Small Projects 2025". The...

"VOLO" una mostra collettiva rappresentativa di grafica di artisti bulgari e italiani a Varese, Italia

15.01.2026

[• IT] Abbiamo il piacere di rivolgerLe un invito a all’inaugurazione di “Volo”, una mostra collettiva rappresentativa di grafica di artisti bulgari e italiani, organizzata nell’ambito del 6° Concorso Internazionale di Exlibris di Varna e del 13° Concorso Internazionale di Exlibris della Biblioteca Bodio Lomnago – Italia. L’inaugurazione ufficiale avrà luogo lunedì 2 febbraio 2026 alle ore 17:00 presso la sala espositiva della Camera di Commercio, Piazza Monte Grappa 5, Varese, Italia. La mostra presenta 40 opere di dieci artisti bulgari...

In 2026, the traveling exhibition of the 6th International ExLibris Competition Varna starts at Novi Pazar!

30.12.2025

The Jordan Petkov Art Foundation is renewing the travel of the International Exlibris Competition Varna exhibition to Bulgaria in the first days of 2026. The sixth edition of the traveling exhibition began last year with a visit to the "Yordan Yovkov" Memorial House in Dobrich in August. In October 2025 the exhibition was traditionally shown at "Dobri Hristov" National School of Arts in Varna. At the end of November, the Varna competition was presented at the State Archives – Varna....

The traveling exhibition of the 6 International ExLibris Competition Varna begins its tour in 2026!

29.12.2025

he tradition of every International ExLibris Competition Varna going on tour is renewed in the very first days of 2026. As two years ago, the first stop is the Municipal Art Gallery “Petar Persengiev” in the town of Novi Pazar, Bulgaria. The "Traveling Exhibition of the Sixth International ExLibris Competition Varna" is realized witht the financial support by the National Culture Fund under the program "Creation and Distribution - Small Projects'25 / Visual Arts". The sixth edition of the traveling...

Largo Art Gallery wishes you a happy holiday season!

27.12.2025

As we approach the end of a dynamic, exciting and inspiring year 2025, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who was part of this journey - artists, connoisseurs, collectors, partners and friends of the gallery. Your support and trust are what motivates and inspires us to continue working with dedication in the name of contemporary art in Bulgaria and to present the strongest and most authentic image of the Bulgarian art scene. The past year brought...

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