Cartoons from the socialist era on display in Sofia

published on 11/2/23 7:45 AM

Photo: nationalgallery.bg

"From the Newspaper to the Museum" is the title of an exhibition of Bulgarian cartoons created during the socialist era - from 1944 to 1989.

The exhibition includes about 150 Bulgarian cartoons from the collection of the National Art Gallery. It will be on show at the Museum of Socialist Art in Sofia from 2 November to 31 March. Among the artists represented are Ilia Beshkov, Alexander Zhendov, Boris Angelushev, Stoyan Venev, Boris Dimovski, Donyo Donev and others.

This is an attempt to show the genre of caricature in the press under the totalitarian system of management of political, social and cultural life in Bulgaria.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria Culture Alexander Zhendov Boris Angelushev Boris Dimovski caricature cartoon Donyo Donev Ilia Beshkov National Art Gallery Socialist era Stoyan Venev

More from category

‘The Art of Collecting Time’: The National Gallery unveils a donation from collector Gaudenz Ruf

At the height of the 'burning summer' — as author Georgi Gospodinov poetically described these sweltering days — Sofia played host to a remarkable cultural event. The exhibition, 'The Art of Collecting Time', opened at the former royal palace, which is..

published on 7/30/25 5:35 PM

Five films with Bulgarian participation will be screened at the Sarajevo Film Festival

Five productions with Bulgarian involvement will take part in the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from August 15 to 22. "Yugo Florida" is the feature debut of Serbian director Vladimir Tagic. The..

published on 7/24/25 11:36 AM

Председателят на Комисията по образование, култура, наука и културно многообразие към СОС и член на журито Мирослав Боршош връчва наградата за „Кино“ на Стефан Командарев (вдясно).

Komandarev’s Latest Film to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev’s new film Made in EU has been selected for the official programme of the Venice Film Festival . The feature will screen in the “Spotlight” section, which showcases eight films noted for innovation, artistic..

published on 7/22/25 1:26 PM

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Partly Cloudy
Min: 9 | Max: 28

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

Colombia-based Bulgarian Doris Dukova presents her book “The Dark Side of Success” in the capital of Ecuador

Bulgarian Doris Dukova, who lives in Colombia, is presenting her book “The Dark Side of Success” today in the capital of Ecuador – Quito, the..

published on 8/25/25 5:52 PM

World opera stars to perform in Bulgaria's capital Sofia

On August 28 and 29, St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia will once again serve as an open-air concert venue. Bulgarian opera diva Sonya Yoncheva aims..

published on 8/25/25 11:53 AM

Share

From Newspaper to Museum exhibition opens at the Museum of Socialist Art in Sofia