Две независими организации, The Artist at Play и ГАРАЖ, се обединяват в общ стремеж към творческа свобода. Това съвместно усилие представя 16 автора - 8 от София и 8 от Велико Търново - които се осмеляват да поиграят със комплексния пейзаж на артистичния диалог.

Вдъхновена от емблематичните картини с инструкции на Йоко Оно, изложбата „Акт на пресичане” ви кани да станете свидетели на взаимодействие: всеки автор изпраща "инструкция" на свой колега в другия град. Този елементарен акт на действие предизвиква богат диалог, който позволява на артистите да експериментират и споделят творческите си процеси по свеж и ангажиращ начин.

Запознайте се с творби, които предизвикват традиционните граници на общуването и творчеството през трансформиращата сила на сътрудничеството.

"Акт на пресичане" е изложба-покана да станете свидетели на съвместно изследване, богатство на споделените идеи и алхимия на доверието и творчеството. Заедно празнуваме безкрайните възможности на творческия израз—когато границите са пресечени разкриват силата на колективното въображение пред лицето на фрагментирания съвременен свят.

Инструктирани:
Данаил Видински / Danail Vidinsky - музикант - @dafinnvi
Изабела Маркова / Izabela Markova - илюстратор - @izabela_markova_
Евгения Динева / Evgeniya Dineva - писател - https://www.litclub.bg/library/nbpr/dineva/index.html
Гленда Кучи / Glenda Cucci - визуални изкуства - @glenda.cucci
Гергана Иванова / Gergana Ivanova - визуални изкуства - @geri606
Ашира Морис / Ashira Morris -писател - @ashiramorris
Люба Манзова / Lyuba Manzova - дигитални изкуства - @doomsday_magicsquirrel
Ив-Кристиан Ангелов / Yves-Kristian Angelov - пърформанс/саунд - @yves.angelov

Инструктиращи:

Стефан Василев / Stefan Vasilev - визуален артист - @stefohno
Denitsa Milusheva визуален артист @denitsa.milusheva
Анна-Мария Тонкова / Anna-Maria Tonkova - визуален артист - @annamariatonkova
Мартин Малинов / Martin Malinov - визуален артист - @kudravodurvo
Илина Пенева/Ilina Peneva - PR, curator, artist - @iipenevaaa
Анна-Мария Иванова/Anna-Maria Ivanova - визуален артист - @bittersweet_love2001
Матилд-Адам Дюше/Mathilde-Adam Douchet - artist - @roblingangsta
Екатерина-Мария Миткос / Ekaterina-Mariya Mitkos - художник - @ektrina.pm

Събитието е част от визуалната програма на Културно пространство Бобина и е подкрепено от фондация „Зингер-Захариев”.

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Two independent organizations, The Artist at Play and ГАРАЖ, unite in a shared quest for creative freedocollaborative effort showcases 16 emerging artists—8 from Sofia and 8 from Veliko Tarnovo—who dare to navigate the intricate landscape of artistic dialogue.What to Expect: Inspired by Yoko Ono’s iconic instruction paintings, our exhibition invites you to witness a unique interaction: each artist sends an "instruction" to a counterpart in the other city. This simpm. This collaborative effort showcases 16 emerging artists—8 from Sofia and 8 from Veliko Tarnovo—who dare to navigate the intricate landscape of artistic dialogue.

What to Expect: Inspired by Yoko Ono’s iconic instruction paintings, our exhibition invites you to witness a unique interaction: each artist sends an "instruction" to a counterpart in the other city. This simple act sparks a rich dialogue, allowing artists to play, experiment, and share their creative processes in a refreshing and engaging way.Experience the transformative power of collaboration.

Discover how artistic expression thrives outside institutional confines. Engage with works that challenge traditional boundaries of communication and creativity.

This exhibition, "An Act of Intersection”, is more than a showcase; it is an invitation to witness the beauty of collaborative exploration, the richness of shared ideas, and the alchemy of trust and creativity. Together, we celebrate the myriad of ways that artistic expression can unfold when boundaries are crossed, revealing the power of collective imagination in the face of our fragmented world.

The events is part of the Bobbina Cultural Space visual programme and is supported by the Singer-Zahariev Foundation.

В четвъртия ден на Sofia Experimental 2024, фестивалът се завръща там, където започна съществуването си – в Културно пространство "Бобина". Във вечерта на DIY Masters ще имаме възможност заедно да се насладим на изпълненията на пет различни проекта, на артисти разработили сами своите оригинални инструменти, чиито възможности ще демонстрират в своите артистични актове. Проектите на български артисти Scattered Thoughts Gathering, Case of Collective Madnes и IC1101 ще бъдат подкрепени от гостите на фестивала Kacper Ziemianin и Dan Gibson с проектите им Ctrl Freq и Noises in the Night, пристигнали от далечна Нидерланидия специално за Sofia Experimental 2024. Преди концертната програма обаче ще имаме възможност да научим повече от Мартин Божинов за разработения от него оригинален модуларен синтезатор.

ПРОГРАМА:18:00
Doors19:00
Основи на модуларния синтез – презентация на Мартин Божинов20:00DIY Masters – концертScattered Thoughts Gathering
Ctrl Freq
Noises in the Night
Case of Collective Madnes
IC1101Вход:
дарение 10+ лв.

Бар:
дарение 10 лв.

Design:
Diana Bunkin

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Organised in partnership between Infinity Foundation, Synaesthesia Collective, Bobbina Cultural Space

On the fourth day of Sofia Experimental 2024, the festival returns to where it was born – in the Bobina Cultural Space. In the evening of DIY Masters, we will have the opportunity to enjoy together the performances of five different projects, by artists who have developed their own original instruments, whose capabilities they will demonstrate in their artistic acts. The projects of Bulgarian artists Scattered Thoughts Gathering, Case of Collective Madnes and IC1101 will be supported by the festival guests Kacper Ziemianian and Dan Gibson with their projects Ctrl Freq and Noises in the Night, who arrived from faraway Netherlands especially for Sofia Experimental 2024. Before the concert program however, we will have the opportunity to learn more from Martin Bozhinov about the original modular synthesizer he developed.

PROGRAM:18:00
Doors19:00
Basics of modular synthesis - presentation by Martin Bozhinov20:00DIY Masters - concertScattered Thoughts Gathering
Ctrl Freq
Noises in the Night
Case of Collective Madness
IC1101

"Класика в BOBBINA", концерт на Теодора Цветкова - пианист, ще се състои на 17 октомври 2024г. от 19:30 в културно пространство “Bobbina” на ул. Триадица 5.Програмата на концерта е разделена на две части като първата част е посветена на българска клавирна музика, която лирично и красиво вплита българския фолклор и западната класика в едно цяло - Л. Пипков и П. Владигеров.

Във втората част ще прозвучат класически произведения от Шуман, Шопен и Моцарт.

Ще бъде включено и още едно произведение, специално и сантиментално, чиято премиера ще прозвучи на този концерт, а композитор е именно Теодора Цветкова.poster: Стефани Николаева

Founded in 2019, Construction Choir Collective visited Sofia right before the pandemic in 2020 and now they’re back! Join us for a fun evening blending Bulgarian avant-garde folklore with medieval madrigals, as the Vienna-based choir brings their captivating voices to the stage. Date:

About CCC
Formed in 2019, the Construction Choir Collective brings choir music into unconventional public spaces, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Their mission? To redefine what choir music can be by resonating in unusual spaces and dismantling the traditional hierarchies between performers and listeners.
Wearing their signature Blaumänner, this blue-collar group emphasizes collaboration as the heart of their artistic practice, turning it into a powerful metaphor for social interaction and collective work. Their repertoire blends traditional and avant-garde folklore with modern and abstract elements, creating a unique soundscape.
Conductors: Pavel Naydenov, Magdalena Hubauer, Johannes Steinmann
constructionchoircollective.cc

На 8 октомври в Културно пространство Бобина се срещат изкуство и изкуствен интелект. Философският пърформанс „Последната цитадела” с участието на Грета Гичева и презентацията „Как изкуственият интелект ще преобрази живота ни в следващите 3-5 години” на експертът по AI Петър Петров ще намерят много допирни точки, с които ще ни потопят в света на AI-настоящето и (не)въобразими възможни бъдещета.

Последната цитадела
„Последната цитадела“ изследва естетиката на изкуствен интелект, чиято задача е да изразява любов. Андроид в процес на обучение започва да демонстрира различни реакции, изчислявайки нуждите от любов на всеки отделен потребител. Данните, които андроида обработва са генерирани от алгоритъм, черпещ ресурси, оставени в глобалната мрежа от човеците – поп-културни символи, музика, жестове и предмети.

В началната фаза на обучение, роботът привлича потребителите по дразнещ и хирургически неемпатичен начин, но чрез натрупване на данни и асоциации, той започва да усъвършенства изразяването на любов.

През естетиката на изкуствения интелект (AI) представлението се пита как хората разпознават любовта, до каква степен нашата лична интерпретация определя дали я забелязваме в нечии думи, жестове и поведение. В крайна сметка, какво може да разбере един андроид за любовта? Ние готови ли сме да му вярваме?

Продукция на Фондация ИЛВИДА
Режисура: Дарина Стоименова – Stodarа
Изпълнител/изпълнява: Грета Гичева
Сценография и костюми: Дарина Стоименова – Stodarа
Фотограф: Боряна Пандова – Буря

Спектакълът е осъществен със съдействието на Галерия Етюд

Как изкуственият интелект ще преобрази живота ни в следващите 3-5 години.
1. Защо прогнозите за бъдещето стават все по-важни и все по-трудни?
2. Най-впечатляващите примери от света на ИИ.
3. Защо ИИ избухва точно сега?
4. Невронните мрежи - основата на интелекта като цяло.
5. Дефиниции на ИИ от различни гледни точки.
6. ИИ Живо същество ли е?
7. Големи езикови модели като ChatGPT.
8. Историческа перспектива и сравнения с най-значимите събития за човечеството.
9. Скоростта на развитие е нечувана, но защо не го усещаме?
10. Роботите са факт. Готови ли сме за тях?
11. Можем ли да постигнем Суперинтелигентност и какво би означавало това?
12. Определение и значение на AGI за стабилността на нашия свят.
13. Възможни сценарии.

Повече за Петър Петров:
Петър е директор по изкуствен интелект в „Елевен Венчър Капитал“, където подпомага портфолио от 70 стартъпа за внедряването на изкуствения интелект по всякакъв възможен начин, за да останат конкурентоспособни. Завършил е финанси и невропсихология в CUNY Ню Йорк, което събудило интереса му към естествения и по-късно изкуствения интелект. Автор е на книгата “Изкуствен интелект: душа и силиций”, която разглежда предстоящите промени в обществото, в резултат на изкуствения интелект. Помага на компании и образователни организации да изградят стратегия за справяне с промените от ИИ. Пише ежедневно за ИИ в LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrovp

Програма:

19:00 - 19:40 Последната цитадела
19:40 – 20:00 Почивка с напитка
20:00 – 21:30 Как изкуственият интелект ще преобрази живота ни в следващите 3-5 годиниВход: 15 лв. с включена напитка
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On October 8 and artificial intelligence meet at Bobbina CS. The philosophical performance "The Last Citadel" with the participation of Greta Gicheva and the presentation "How artificial intelligence will transform our lives in the next 3-5 years" by AI expert Petar Petrov will find a lot of common points, with which they will immerse us in the world of AI-present and (un)imaginable possible futures.

The Last Citadel
“The Last Citadel” explores the aesthetics of an artificial intelligence tasked with expressing love. The Android in the process of learning begins to demonstrate different reactions, calculating the love needs of each individual user. The data that the android processes is generated by an algorithm drawing resources left on the global network by humans - pop-culture symbols, music, gestures and objects.

In the initial training phase, the robot engages users in an irritating and surgically unempathetic manner, but by accumulating data and associations, it begins to perfect the expression of love.

Through the aesthetics of artificial intelligence (AI), the performance asks how people recognize love, to what extent our personal interpretation determines whether we notice it in someone's words, gestures and behavior. After all, what could an android know about love? Are we ready to trust him?

Production of the ILVIDA Foundation
Directed by: Darina Stoimenova – Stodara
Performer: Greta Gicheva
Scenography and costumes: Darina Stoimenova – Stodara
Photographer: Boryana Pandova – Burya

How artificial intelligence will transform our lives in the next 3-5 years
1. Why are predictions about the future becoming more important and more difficult?
2. The most impressive examples from the world of AI.
3. Why is AI exploding right now?
4. Neural networks - the basis of intelligence in general.
5. Definitions of AI from different perspectives.
6. Is AI a Living Being?
7. Large language models like ChatGPT.
8. Historical perspective and comparisons with the most significant events for humanity.
9. The speed of development is unheard of, but why do we not feel it?
10. Robots are a fact. Are we ready for them?
11. Can we achieve Superintelligence and what would that mean?
12. Definition and importance of AGI for the stability of our world.
13. Possible Scenarios.

More about Petar Petrov:

Peter is the Director of Artificial Intelligence at Eleven Venture Capital, where he helps a portfolio of 70 startups implement AI in every possible way to stay competitive. He majored in finance and neuropsychology at CUNY New York, which sparked his interest in natural and later artificial intelligence. He is the author of the book "Artificial Intelligence: Soul and Silicon", which examines the upcoming changes in society as a result of artificial intelligence. It helps companies and educational organizations to strategize to cope with changes from AI. He writes daily about AI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrovp

Program:
19:00 - 19:40 The Last Citadel
19:40 – 20:00 Break with a drink
20:00 – 21:30 How artificial intelligence will transform our lives in the next 3-5 yearsEntrance: BGN 15 with a drink included

Зaпочваме новия сезон на The Artist at Play с разсъждения върху тема време. Елате на 24ти, вторник, за да видите как са интерпретирали темата артистите:

Полет Янева @sublimeoceans
Антония Аврамова @coldd_ddesert
Теменужка Лалова https://www.facebook.com/Lalova.Art
Laetitia Gardies @laetidrawi
Радослав Желев @thatisrad
Диана Попова @bluebottleflower
Ина Зехирева @ina.sinonart

The Artist at play е общност от млади и слабо утвърдени автори. Целта ни е да създадем пространство, в което младите артисти да се срещат, да се подкрепят и вдъхновяват взаимно.

Месечните ни поп-ъп събития са част от визуалната програма на Културно пространство Бобина и са подкрепени от фондация „Зингер-Захариев”.

Корицата е вдъхновена от работата "Untitled" (Perfect Lovers) от Félix González-Torres.

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We are kicking off the new season of The Artist at Play with reflections about time. Come on Tuesday, the 24th, to see how the artists have interpreted the theme:

Polet Yaneva @sublimeoceans
Antonia Avramova @coldd_ddesert
Temeneuzhka Lalova https://www.facebook.com/Lalova.Art
Laetitia Gardies @laetidrawi
Radoslav Zhelev @thatisrad
Diana Popova @bluebottleflower
Ina Zehireva @ina.sinonart

The Artist at Play is a community of young and under-established artists. Our aim is to create a space for young artists to meet, support and inspire each other.

Our monthly pop-up events are part of the Bobbina Cultural Space visual programme and are supported by the Singer-Zahariev Foundation.

The cover is inspired by the work "Untitled" (Perfect Lovers) by Félix González-Torres

“Корабокрушение” предлага своеобразен, но едновременно с това класически разказ за трансформацията и израстването. Мозайките на Анджело Сабатиело работят с архетипни образи на промяната и метаморфозата – от пътя на героя до какавидата, от която излиза пеперуда.

Подобно на митичните разкази за героични подвизи, творбите в изложбата привидно се фокусират върху индивидуалните постижения и преодоляването на опасностите по пътя към лично удовлетворение и реализация. В края на пътуването обаче става ясно, че идеята за метаморфозата е свързана с цялостния културен процес, както и с императивите на традицията или природата, рамкиращи както индивидуалния, така и колективния опит. Героят е откликнал на призива, изпълнил е ролята си. Поемайки извънредни рискове, той е придобил отвъдно и надиндивидуално знание, от което се възползва общността. Героизмът не е просто личен подвиг, а осъществяване на висша идея и призвание. За да се превърне в пеперуда, гъсеницата трябва да премине през етапа на какавидата, в известен смисъл да се доближи до смъртта.

Като обработва естествен камък и го подрежда в класически мозайки, подобни тези от римско време, както на територията на днешна Италия, така и на България, Сабатиело всъщност предлага прочит на съвременни теми. Оказва се, че Одисей не принадлежи само на европейското литературно наследство и висока култура, а може да бъде отнесен например към днешните млади хора, които търсят своето място в реда и хаоса на един маркетизиран и високотехнологичен свят, или към бежанците, които рискуват живота си в същото море, през което плават античните герои.

Изложба мозайки на Анджело Сабатиело, курирана от Културно пространство “Bobbina” с подкрепата на Фондация Зингер-Захариев и в колаборация с The Artist at Play.

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“Shipwreck” offers a particular yet classic account of transformative growth. Angelo Sabatiello's mosaics work with archetypal images of change and metamorphosis, from the hero's journey to the chrysalis from which the butterfly emerges.

Much like the mythic tales of heroic feats, the works in the exhibition seemingly focus on individual achievement and overcoming dangers along the way to achieve personal satisfaction and fulfillment. At the end of the journey, however, it becomes clear that the idea of metamorphosis is linked to the overall cultural process as well as the imperatives of tradition or nature framing both individual and collective experience. The hero has responded to the call, has fulfilled his role, has shipwrecked to be born again. By taking extraordinary risks, he has gained an otherworldly and supra-individual knowledge from which the community benefits. Heroism is not just a personal feat, but the realisation of a higher idea and vocation. In order to become a butterfly, the caterpillar must pass through the chrysalis phase, in a sense approaching death.

By working natural stone and arranging it in classical mosaics, reminiscent of those made in Roman times both in the territory of today's Italy and Bulgaria, Sabatiello actually offers a rendition of contemporary themes. The Odyssey, it turns out, does not belong only to the European literary heritage and high culture, but can be related, for example, to today's young people who are looking for their place in the order and chaos of a marketised and highly technologicalised world, or to refugees risking their lives in the same sea through which Odysseus sails.Angelo Sabatiello, a contemporary artist currently based in San Potito Sannitico, in the Province of Caserta, brings over two decades of experience in the visual arts, specializing in video, photography, and classic mosaic. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of working as an assistant and collaborator with esteemed artists such as Donato Piccolo and Mimmo Rubino. After residing in various cities including Florence, Rome, London, and Seville, he ultimately chose to settle in San Potito Sannitico.Following an artistic residency at Palazzo Filangeri, Angelo was given the opportunity to establish a permanent exhibition of his works within the same palace. In San Potito Sannitico, he plays a vital socio-cultural role, actively engaging with the community through open studio activities, hosting workshops for people of all ages in partnership with local associations, and contributing to the organization of numerous collaborative events with the Gaetano Filangeri Association.

The exhibition is curated by Bobbina Culture Space, in collaboration with The Artist at Play and supported by Singer-Zahariev Foundation.

SPORNO FESTIVAL #1

Locations:
BOBBINA< DOZA GALLERY< KO-OP< DOM CLUB< THE STEPS< DOM NA KINOTO(for detailed program see below or check instagram @aetherartspace)

WÆ ÆTHER SOFIA AND MICHAELA LAKOVA INVITE YOU TO THE FIRST EDITION OF SOFIA PORN FESTIVAL — A FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO THE RELATION OF ART AND PORNOGRAPHY IN THE ERA OF MASS COMMUNICATION.
WHAT IS DESIRED IN NEO FEUDAL SOCIETY NOWADAYS AND HOW DESIRE IS EXPRESSED IN TIME WHEN AI IS TAKING OVER? CAN PORN AND PORNOGRAPHY BE ACTIVE AGENTS OF REBELLION IN TIMES OF REPRESSION, ONGOING WARS AND CENSORSHIP? HOW MUCH DO WE ALLOW INSTITUTIONAL GUILT TO INFLUENCE AND MANIPULATE OUR BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BEHAVIORS? WHAT IS A COLLECTIVE SEXUAL BODY AND HOW THE BODY WITHOUT ORGANS PARTICIPATES AND MANIFESTS IN NEW EMERGING NARRATIVES OF THE POST-BODY?
BETWEEN POLITICAL AND HISTORICAL ISSUES, THE QUESTION OF ARCHIVES IS CRUCIAL FOR MINORITY GROUPS AND MARGINALIZED SUBCULTURES. WHEN IT COMES TO SEXUAL CULTURES AND NON- STANDARD IDENTITIES, WHAT NARRATIVES DO PORNOGRAPHY, PAST AND PRESENT, CONVEY? AS A COMMUNITY TOOL FOR QUEER SEXUAL EMANCIPATION, PORN IS A PROCESS WHOSE ARCHIVING IS NOT JUST A MEMORY, BUT AN OPEN DOOR TO COLLECTIVE AND POWERFUL HORIZONS. ONE OF THE POLITICAL STRENGTHS OF PORN IS ITS ABILITY TO COLLECTIVELY SEIZE BODIES THROUGH SEXUAL AND FANTASTICAL IMAGERY, A TOOL FOR STRUGGLE, EMANCIPATION AND/OR JUBILATION.THE FIRST EDITION OF SPORNO — SOFIA PORN FEST AIMS TO EXPLORE HOW PORN AND PORNOGRAPHY COULD BE SEEN AS AN ART FORM, OUTSIDE OF THE MAINSTREAM, CLICHÉS, THE TABU, THE UNSPOKEN, THE PATRIARCHY AND HYPER MASCULINITY.SEX AND PORN ARE OUR TOOLS TO TRANSGRESS AND TO PROVOKE A DISCUSSION, WHICH WILL UNVEIL THEMES ABOUT SEXUALITY, SELF-EXPRESSION, ACCEPTANCE AND TOLERANCE TOWARDS LGBTQ+,QUEER, TRANS PEOPLE, SEXWORKERS AND ALL THE SUB-GROUPS AND OUTCASTS EMERGED.------------------------------------------------------DAY BY DAY

PROGRAM
SPORNO FESTIVAL 25-39 JUNE
TUESDAY 25 JuneOpening reception
Location: BOBBINA
Ul. Triadica 5A
7 pm.
TALK, Performances, Presentations
Screening, Art, Music
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:::ARTISTS PARTICIPATING:::Bruce LaBruce (CA)
Gio Black Peter (NYC)
Slava Mogutin (NYC)
Michael Portnoy (NYC)
Manuel Anima (CH)
Pauline Boudry & Renate Lorenz (CH/DE)
Patricio Ruiz (AG)
Victoria Papagni (AR) & Tobibi Bienz (CH)
Nicky Miller (DE)
Fabio da MOTTA & Nish Gerra (BR/DE)
Bruixes Lab (BE)
Corrine Fhima (FR)
CLAP! Collectif (BE)
Aleksandar Yuzev (BG)
Paradoxa (BG)
Yanik Lechev (BG)
Lubri (BG)
Georgi Pavlov (BG)
Mihail Okoliysky (BG)
Mitch-Brezounek (FR/BG)
Stanimir Panayotov (BG)
Patricio Ruiz (AR)
Yasen Zgurovski (BG)
Maria Savva and Brunella Sabatino (CY/IT)
Nia Topalova (BG/NL)
Sofia Dimitrova (BG/DE)
Karina Dobreva (BG)
Pia Schwarz (CH/DE)
Knives & Pepi (DE)
Teodora Tsvetkova (BG)
Andrei Sarom (BLR)
Buzia, Ernest & Szymon (PL)
Jat Nott
Déandrah (NL)
Leon Simonis (AT)
Nia Pushkarova (BG)
Ivana Stoichkova (BG)
Diana Petrova (BG)
Bobby Collins (USA)
ЛЮТЕНИЦА (BG)
Hex Pixie (BG)
Kyril Buhowski (BG)
Paulina Masevnina (RU)
Pavel Belchev (BG)
Antonin Bouchy (FR/BG)
Gabriela Andonova (BG)
George Shishkin (RU/BG)
Biss Nova (BG)
Sophia Grancharova (BG)
Dimi Dedikov (BG)
Martina Šikulová (CZ)
Voin de Voin & Ivana Nencheva (BG)
Michaela Lakova + Maurice Suitela (BG/NL)
Dušan Josip Smodej (SI)
Anastasia Skvortsova (RU)
Deyan Yanev (BG)
Anton Stoianov (DE/BG)
Vojta Dubcová (CZ)
Lili Kuschel & Lola Göller (DE)
Jeltje Schuurmans (NL)
Martin Dermendzhiev (BG)
Violeta Ivanova (BG/AT)
Dimitar Mitovski (BG)
Hera(BG)
Katsarida Press (GR)
Alina Belyagina (GR/DE)
Nikola Stoyanov (BG)
Sevda Semer (BG)
Wolf Vader & Paul (NL)
Sergey Rozhin (RU)
Lea Kalfus (CH)
Zoe Manta (GR)
Svetly Evgeniev (BG)
Maria Makedonska (BG)
Rayna Teneva (BG/AT) & Aaron Roth (BG /US)
Lexie Fluer (BG/ US)
Masha Krasnova-Shabaeva (NL/RU)
Katya Dimitrova(AT/BG)
Reading My PantiesÆther is an artists-run platform for exhibitions, discussions, community gathering, experimentation, workshops and publishing. Æther focuses on cross-cultural, social, judicial, and artistic initiatives and practices that are active and directed towards visible changes and community improvement. Æther partners with LGBTQ+, anti-fascist and human rights organizations internationally, to oppose dominant paradigms in society. By elevating underrepresented voices and collective thinking Æther Art Space facilitates dialogues where non-patriarchal, inclusive, and intersectional voices can be heard in order to raise social awareness.
Æther operates an alternative platform in the Hague, the Netherlands, called Æther Haga and has organized Sofia Art Week - annual festival for contemporary art since 2016.

Фестивал ПРИЗМА с радост те кани на „Без почивка: Изследване на ЛГБТИ+ опита в капиталистическото общество“ - изложба, която обединява седем страхотни творби на осем артисти. Този проект навлиза дълбоко в същността на това какво означава да живееш като ЛГБТИ+ човек в свят, движен от безмилостни изисквания и икономически натиск.

„Без почивка“ отразява неуморното лутане на феминистката ЛГБТИ+ общност в опит да намери своето място в общество, което маргинализира и разбира погрешно хората в нея или дори изисква обяснение за самото им съществуване, понякога преди дори те самите да са имали възможност да се свържат със собствената си идентичност.

Артистите се сблъскват със суровата реалност на късния капитализъм, когато натискът да произвеждаш и да бъдеш постоянно видим може да бъде както изтощителен, така и отчуждаващ. Артистите, чиито творби са представени в изложбата, са Андрей Саром, Боряна Красимирова, Кирил Буховски, Люба Мазнова, Магдалена Христова, Младен Йорданов, Самуил Велев и Теодора Дончева.

Всяка от техните творби говори за личните и споделените борби на ЛГБТИ+ хората и покрай това разкрива невидимите тежести и ежедневните битки, предлагайки суров и честен поглед върху въздействието на икономическите и социалните системи върху живота на куиър хората.

"Без почивка" не говори само за борбите, но и за устойчивостта и радостта. За възможността да съществуваме спокойно и да имаме пространство просто да живеем живота си.„Без почивка“ е призив да видим отвъд повърхността, да се ангажираме с по-дълбоките разкази на онези, които отказват да бъдат заглушени или превърнати в стока. Става дума за създаване на пространство, в което сложността на куиър съществуването може да бъде усетена и разбрана.Радикално е да почиваш, без това да означава, че си по-малко от другите. В този процес ние, отново като общност, но и като отделни личности, намираме нови начини да творим - този път според своите собствени условия.

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PRIZMA Festival is excited to invite you to "Restless: An Exploration of the LGBTI+ Experience in Capitalist Society," an exhibition that brings together seven powerful works by eight artists. This showcase dives deep into the heart of what it means to live as an LGBTI+ individual in a world driven by relentless demands and economic pressures.

"Restless" reflects the tireless journey of the feminist LGBTI+ community as they navigate a society that often marginalizes and misunderstands them and demands an explanation for simply existing and the production of knowledge about oneself often before one has had the chance to connect with their own identity in a meaningful way. These artists confront the harsh realities of late-stage capitalism, where the pressure to produce and be visible constantly can be both exhausting and alienating.

The artists whose works are featured in the exhibition are Andrey Sarom, Boryana Krasimirova, Kiril Buhowski, Lyuba Maznova, Magdalena Hristova, Mladen Yordanov, Samuil Velev and Teodora Donchev

Each of their pieces speaks to the personal and shared struggles of LGBTI+ people and along the way reveals the invisible burdens and everyday battles, offering a raw and honest look at the impact of economic and social systems on queer lives. This isn't just about telling stories of struggle; it's about highlighting resilience but also celebrating the joy it brings to all our individual lives to just exist in peace and to be given the space to simply live.

"Restless" is a call to see beyond the surface, to engage with the deeper narratives of those who refuse to be silenced or commodified. It's about creating a space where the complexities of queer existence can be felt and understood.It is radical to rest without it meaning that you are less than. Within that process we, again as a community but also as individuals, find new ways to create - this time on our own terms.

Откриване: 31.05 I 18.30
31.05 - 07.06.2024
Bobbina Cultural Space
21:30 live set от Моно Николов

Изложбата на Кирил Киряков, "Легион", се фокусира върху серия от портрети, които изследват образа на "демоните” - тъмните места на човешката психика.

Заглавието на изложбата е вдъхновено от легендата за Легион от Библията, която разказва за срещата на Иисус с мъж, обладан от демони. Демоните, улегнали в Легион, били наясно с голямата сила на Иисус и умолявали да бъдат пощадени, и да не бъдат захвърлени обратно в бездънната яма – Ада. Иисус вместо да ги отпъди от тялото на мъжа, изпълнил желанието им, позволил им да живеят в стадо прасета. Когато демоните се вселили в прасетата, те побягнали към Галилейското море и се издавили в него.

Серията от картини на Киряков може да се разгледа като опит на художника да издави демоните минали през съзнанието му. Образите му не са фигури на страха, а по-скоро придобили човешки черти създания, които наблюдаваме като на забавен каданс. Те са разкрити, предадени и захвърлени в безкрая, вече ненужни. Всеки портрет ни напомня, че могат да бъдат събрани в рамките на платното, могат да бъдат обезоръжени.

Независимо от тъмните образи, намерението на Киряков да постигне изцеление се усеща силно на няколко места в изложбата, в които присъстват на пръв прочит необяснимо ведри цветове. Изглежда сякаш се е опитвал да ги прогони с боя, докато се разхождат из съзнанието му бавно и нахално, опитвайки се да улегнат в него.

Изложбата на Киряков създава онова леко напрегнато усещанe, което предхожда началото на нещо ново.

Куратор: Петра Трендафилова
Организатор: Стефан Андреев

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Opening: 31.05 I 18.30
31.05 - 07.06.2024
Bobbina Cultural Space21:30 live set by Mono Nikolov

Kiril Kiryakov's exhibition, Legion, focuses on a series of portraits that explore the image of "demons" - the dark places of the human psyche.

The title of the exhibition is inspired by the legend of Legion from the Bible, which tells of Jesus' encounter with a man possessed by demons. The demons that settled in Legion were aware of Jesus' great power and begged to be spared and not thrown back into the bottomless pit that is Hell. Instead of driving them away from the man's body, Jesus granted their wish, allowing them to live in a herd of pigs. When the demons took possession of the pigs, they fled to the Sea of Galilee and bulged into it.

Kiryakov's series of paintings can be seen as the artist's attempt to exorcise the demons passing through his mind. His images are not figures of fear, but rather creatures that have acquired human features, which we observe as if in slow motion. They are revealed, surrendered and cast into infinity, no longer needed. Each portrait reminds us that they can be collected within the canvas, they can be disarmed.

In spite of the dark images, Kiryakov’s intention to achieve healing is strongly felt in several places in the exhibition, where inexplicably cheerful colours are present at first reading. It seems as if he has tried to banish them with paint as they wander through his mind, slowly and insolently, trying to settle in.

Kiriakov's exhibition creates that slightly tense feeling that precedes the beginning of something new.

Curator: Petra Trendafilova
Organisation by: Stefan Andreev

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"Терминът "Техносфера" обикновено се отнася до сферата на човешката дейност, която обхваща всички технологии, инфраструктура и произведени среди, които хората са създали, за да живеят и процъфтяват на Земята. Това включва сгради, градове, транспортни мрежи, комуникационна инфраструктура и всички инструменти и устройства, които използваме в ежедневието си. Концепцията често се използва, за да подчертае как човешката технология взаимодейства с естествения свят, особено в дискусии за устойчивост и въздействие върху околната среда."
Интерпретация на тази система в абстрактен образ е част от концепцията на проекта.

Докато все повече неща могат да се правят с AI, то повечето от тези които ще видите на изложбата на Марин Донков на 22ри Май, са правени на ръка.

В свят, преобладаван от технологични постижения и вечно разширяващи се граници на възможното, е важно да се спрем за момент и да размислим как нашите създания не само формират околния свят, но и непрекъснато моделират смисъла на самите нас като човешки същества.

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Изложбата се осъществява с финансовата подкрепа на Национален фонд “Култура”.

Инсталация/изложба на Марин Донков

This year Bobbina cultural space will be part of the European Night of the Museums. We are presenting the latest experimental pop-up exhibition by The Artist at Play community.

Inertia - a continuous flow of movements, events, and emotions that provide a vast field for reflection. Such is the theme of the 11th and last until September, The Artist at Play. The theme challenges the young artists to dive deep and explore what it means for them - a mechanical movement, a state of drifting through events, a constant repetition, or a personal trauma.

The artists:

Izabela Markova + Todor Georgiev @izabela_markova_ & @tozzionzi
Yulia Shumilova + Ivet Dimitrova @shumilova_art & @ivi.dim
Filip Boyadjiev @truefilip_
Lilith Gore (FashionGore) @fashiongore
Bogomil Bratoev @mrusnite
Dumisani Karamanski @dumikaramanski & Raya Apostolova @ra.ya.a
Stefanie Georgieva @stefaniegeorgieva
Luydmila Otuzbirova & Niya Grigorova @lucygreenwitch + @_x_persona_non_grata_x_

The Artist at Play is a pop-up monthly event that challenges artists to experiment. People from various fields can participate - the theme is the same, but the interpretation depends on the artists. Each artist has a month to work on their idea, and on the last Tuesday of the month, we gather at Cultural Space Bobbina to see what they have accomplished.

Inertia - a continuous flow of movements, events, and emotions that provide a vast field for reflection. Such is the theme of the 11th and last until September, The Artist at Play. The theme challenges our artists to dive deep and explore what it means for them - a mechanical movement, a state of drifting through events, a constant repetition, or a personal trauma. Come on May 14th in Cultural Space Bobbina to see the interpretation of our participants.

This volume will be also be a part of the European Night of Museums, so if you miss the 14th you will have a chance to come on the 18th May as well!

The artists:

Izabela Markova + Todor Georgiev @izabela_markova_ & @tozzionzi
Yulia Shumilova + Ivet Dimitrova @shumilova_art & @ivi.dim
Filip Boyadjiev @truefilip_
Lilith Gore (FashionGore) @fashiongore
Bogomil Bratoev @mrusnite
Dumisani Karamanski @dumikaramanski & Raya Apostolova @ra.ya.a
Stefanie Georgieva @stefaniegeorgieva
Luydmila Otuzbirova & Niya Grigorova @lucygreenwitch + @_x_persona_non_grata_x_

The event image is based on a photo from the performance 'Performance still' by Mona Hatoum.

The Artist at Play is a pop-up monthly event that challenges artists to experiment. People from various fields can participate - the theme is the same, but the interpretation depends on the artists. Each artist has a month to work on their idea, and on the last Tuesday of the month, we gather at Cultural Space Bobbina to see what they have accomplished.Partners of the event: Cultural Space Bobbina and Association A.R.K.I.

Welcome to the first event of EKLEKTIK - a collective that provides a platform for artists from different fields of art to express themselves.

Eclectic, derived from the Greek word "eclectos" meaning "chosen from different sources", embodies the essence of diversity and difference. Compiled from a myriad of influences, perspectives and mediums, Eclectic is dedicated to the living tapestry of the infinite human imagination, attracting and nurturing creativity that knows no limitations.

The evening will begin with two performances by the experimental duo, КОНСКИ КОСЪМ, in which music and literature intertwine fingers. The second performance created by Dimi Dedikov and HEX PIXIE, who through the eyes of experimental theatre will take us into the circus of corporate irony.

Nikola Stoyanov will present a sensory visual installation that captivates the senses and calls for an exploration of the subject-object-space theme.

The evening will continue to the unstoppable rhythm of Haus Hamali, Outofitt, Grosen, HERA, Elma and... a third secret thing.

The designer of the event is Ventsislav Petrov and the designer of the Eclectic logo is Elena Chergilanova.

Join us at Bobbina Culture Space on 10.05, 19:00, for a memorable journey through the eclectic realms of creativity.

Line up 25/04/24 (in order of appearance)

Paul Regan (IE) - Step 2 - performance

Marko Markovic (AT/HR) - ISLANDS OF UTOPIA

Mathieau Sylvestre (DE/FR) - Main Core.- sound performance

Ropotamo Co. - jam session

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The Artist at Play curated by Synaesthesia Collective -

Bilyana Tokmakchieva & Boyan Spаssov (BG) - My Memory Box

Vesela Karapetrova (BG) - Untitled - video installation

Yoana Zhecheva (BG) - Aethereal Forms - installation

Sofia Underground Performance Art Festival was created in 1997 by critic and curator Ruen Ruenov (1958-2011) as a series of performances developing in a long happening in the vaults of the National Palace of Culture.

Over time, Sofia Underground has transformed into an international forum that provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of performance art, emphasizing the importance of free expression and experimentation. An event providing space for dialogue and discussion that encourages diversity and innovation in performance art.

Live art, the art of the moment, which is globally recognized as an important tool for expressing different ideas and challenging stereotypes and prejudices.

This forum is a place where artists can express themselves freely and create meaningful and socially engaged projects that impact society and provoke thought. Participants share ideas, get inspiration from each other, and collaborate together on projects. In this sense, Sofia Underground becomes a catalyst for cultural diversity in the country and a unique platform for the expression of individuality through performance art. It brings together people from different cultures, ethnicities and positions to share their passion for creativity and create unique experiences where space, audience and artists become part of a whole.

"Lost Underwater" was launched in 2020 as an artistic research that tries to tell some of the forgotten stories of the sunken villages left underwater. Villages that were displaced due to the intensive construction of reservoirs in Bulgaria in the period 1950-1986.

Drawing on archival footage, interviews and field research, we experiment with the collected materials. The approach is again multi-layered - textile collages, video and soundscapes come together to create an atmosphere where visitors can immerse themselves in the forgotten past and history of these places.

The exhibition and the whole project are dedicated to all the people who were forced to leave and destroy their houses, abandon the land they cultivate and settle in a new place.

The project was realized with the financial support of the National Fund "Culture", program "Debuts", in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archive.

Website: www.podvodata.com

* Julius Gabriel (Berlin, Germany) is a saxophonist whose work dives into the boundaries of his instrument. By exploring the dynamic interplay between acoustics and hypnosis he creates a jazz, psychedelic and ambient experience. As a part of his Еurope tour hе will play in Sofia presenting his new album.https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TX1lSSO1LBY25cbD9nALB...

* sbogom 1000 (Sofia, Bulgaria) is an experimental electronic artist focused on the genres of drone and ambient music. His live performances incorporate elements of ritualism and mysticism.
His upcoming performance will include pieces of his new album "bewitching science, swallow me whole!"https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BWXvkuEVSoEVNKEGOOti0

*Jawhinge (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) is a musical project focused on a sequence of seemingly unrelated audio experiments conveyed into a cohesive story. You will hear a set consisting of personal work, improvisation and specially selected sounds which aims to get your minds and bodies moving.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eZZo3ipADRvFtDAngyd4z

Exactly one year ago was the first ever event The Artist at Play. A lot has happened since then but one is certain celebration is due! We want to say a big THANK YOU to all the artists who decided to accept the challenge and help us foster this awesome community and also to congratulate our favorite culture space - Bobbina on our one year work anniversary Without you none of this could have happened so come to celebrate together on the 26th with the new theme WHITE and the new group of talented people. White is the color of many things -- toxic lead paint, the empty canvas, the colour symbolizing purity, equality and uniformity. White synthesizes COLOR, MOVEMENT, SOUND AND SPACE as seen in Fontana's "cut" paintings.

Our artists:

Yoanna Laskova - visual artist @junglejim4203
Teodora Yugova - visual artist @yugova.illustration
Borimir Totev - video artist @borimir.t
Mateya Arkova - illustrator @m.atea.illustrations
Neliya Chalakova - photographer @smellynelly2.2
Iliyana Velinova - photographer @ivphotography_matters
Antonio Stefanov - illustrator @aantonnini19:30 performance by
Ina Dobreva - @ina.rose.nova

The Artist at Play is a pop-up monthly event that challenges artists to experiment. People from various fields can participate - the theme is the same, but the interpretation depends on the artists. Each artist has a month to work on their idea, and on the last Tuesday of the month, we gather at Cultural Space Bobbina to see what they have accomplished.
Partners of the event: Cultural Space Bobbina and Association A.R.K.I.

"Deep Diving : HER" is a visual exploration of femininity. Through photographic mosaics of close-ups and details of flowers, Johana Trayanova invites reflection on the diversity of female states and essence.

Each mosaic of 20 details represents an abstract portrait of a flower selected by the author. Trayanova delves into delicate contours and nuances, aiming for an intimate perspective that reveals the complex relationships between overt and discreet manifestations of femininity and the female experience. The photographs capture folds, layers, and hidden aspects, offering a spectrum of sensations – from stillness to movement, closeness to distance, tenderness to cruelty. Multiple facets of female identity disperse and converge repeatedly.

The medium of instant film is preferred due to its ability to transform after exposure and the opportunity to "play" with its emulsion. These experiments, conducted by Johana Trayanova with her polaroids, further complicate the interpretation of the mosaics and broaden the field for viewer interpretation. The viewing experience is enriched by the soundscape created for the project by Deyan Tsvyatkov.

"Deep Diving : HER" is the result of collaborative work between Johana Trayanova and the curators from the community The Artist at Play. The exhibition is organised by Bobbina Cultural Space, Association "A.R.K.I.", and Two Little Boats with the support of Arrogant Wolf winery.

In the 9th edition of The Artist At Play we are going on a deep dive underground with the theme “METAL”. From Richard Serra’s steel inclined planes, Louise Bourgeois’ gigantic spider sculpture “Maman”, and Eduardo Chillida’s abstract Comb of the Wind, to metal and noise music, this material has pushed artistic expression beyond the norms towards wild experimentation that has defined entirely new genres. Come on the 27th of February to see how it has inspired our artists:

Hannah Ivanov - painting @ivanovovnavi
Marina Ivanova - visual artist https://www.behance.net/marinaivanovacreate
Svetoslav Ninov - printmaking @undermaasta
Scav and Sasha Hadjieva - sound + visual & performing arts
https://soundcloud.com/scav
Krista Yankova - textile artist @kpncta
Deora Miteva - photography @demarcyk
Boyana Aleksieva - visual arts @bliss.fullydisconnected
George Shishkin - visual artist @cztowiek_jez

19:30 performans by konski kosum, konski kosum

Bozhidar Savov @naistina
YoannaLaskova @junglejim4203
Boris-Mihail Vaklinov @baka_bobi

The Artist at Play is a pop-up monthly event that challenges artists to experiment. People from various fields can participate - the theme is the same, but the interpretation depends on the artists. Each artist has a month to work on their idea, and on the last Tuesday of the month, we gather at Cultural Space Bobbina to see what they have accomplished.Partners of the event: Cultural Space Bobbina and Association A.R.K.I.

Soft, flexible, flexible, thin, sheer or rough, heavy, thick, warm- a fabric with many faces is the inspiration behind our theme in the first month of the year.

From Christo and Jean Claude, to Joseph Beuys and Noga Felt to Georges Méliès' A Serpentine Dance, fabric and its movement provokes artists to discover new means of expression. Come on 30.01 to see how our participants have interpreted this multi-layered theme.

Artists:
Karina Dobreva @cari_na_do
Ylia Stoyanova @yuliastoianova22
Georgi Pavlov @georgi.pv
Diana Petrova @abba.jourrr
Yoana Zhecheva @yoanaaa.zh
Damyana Velkova @angelfruit44
Yoana Ivanova @y.onta
Dara Docheva @darad.cheva
Dara Zhelyazkova @dara_zhe
Teodora Kuneva @tteddassexhibition

soundtrack by Yves_O (Studio DauHaus)

19:30 Performance "козар е нищо без…" by Georgi Pavlov @georgi.pv

When the energies of the numbers 1 and 9 unite, they create a powerful synergy that ignites the spark of divine inspiration in individuals.

1 represents a new beginning, creativity, and independence, while 9 symbolizes spiritual growth, humanitarianism, and enlightenment.

When the number 11919 appears, it is believed that angelic beings are trying to communicate with us.

The recurring appearance serves as a reminder to seek balance in all aspects of our lives.

1 19 19 is the code name for the new collection of Sculptural accessories and clothing, handcrafted by Kamelia Davidkova.

Photography, video, and concept by Angelika Davidkova.

Angels and demons in the faces of Oleg Apostolov and Maya Antova.

Music by Fashiongore.

• Kamelia Davidkova – fashion designer and founder of ABSTRACTION. At the exhibition, she presents the new collection of Sculptural Earrings "11919" between cracks and piquancy.

https://www.instagram.com/abstract_faces/

https://abstractionfaces.com/

• Anjelika Davidkova – photographer and the other half of ABSTRACTION. With a powerful swing, she creates visual art. She will wink at you several times in photos, videos, and collages of the journey.

https://www.instagram.com/anjelika.davidkova/

• Oleg Apostolov – model, demon, and muse

https://www.instagram.com/hans.n.ocean/

• Maya Antova – model, angel, and muse

https://www.instagram.com/mia.antova/

• Fashiongore – multimedia artist, delving deep into the ambient/noise scene.

https://www.instagram.com/fashiongore/

"Decay" is the first solo exhibition of the young Bulgarian contemporary artist David Tadese. Between 5 and 10 December, Bobbina Cultural Space will host some of David's most recent work, in which he plays not only with different mediums and formats, but also with diverse sources of inspiration - from classical figurative techniques to African tribal decorations and symbols.

David Tadesse graduated in Printmaking at the National School of Fine Arts and a BA in Painting from the National Academy of Art, where he also studies for an MA. He currently works with a wide variety of materials - acrylic paints, latex, sprays, stencils, charcoal on paper, wood, and glass. He is not afraid to experiment with textures and colours and manages to wield them with remarkable clarity and boldness. His style, though undergoing a dynamic and particularly intense development, is undoubtedly recognizable. Elongated figures presented graphically, surrounded, and sometimes pierced, by bright patches of pure colour - orange, green, pink and black. The colours, as well as the somewhat decorative elements, seem to come straight from the African tradition, and this is of course no accident.

David explores a cultural heritage that he is family-connected to. He draws on his Ethiopian origins to bring the imagery of the tribal mask and body marks to the forms we see in his original works.

Curators: Bilyana Tokmakchieva and Boyana Raycheva

Silence is never absolute. If we listen we can find more than the absence of vibration.

A group of artists dive into the bottomless pit to find out what lurks in their silence

sbogom1000 (drone, post-minimal)

Returning with a second album of the year, the project presents "Омайна тишина, погълни ме!" - an album dedicated to time, its marks and what is hidden in silence.

We will hear a short improvisation based on motifs from the album.

https://sbogom1000.bandcamp.com

nqma nikoi (experimental / noise)

Mixing influences from Japanese rakugo and no theatre, the project presents a short musical drama in the tradition of free improvisation. The story tells of an unfortunate man's encounter with the spirit of death. (Aoi Kao / Blue face)青い顔

https://nqmanikoi.bandcamp.com

musical statues (ambient / electronic)

Margarit Alexiev's solo project for minimalist ambient music. Inspired by the interaction between natural sounds and those generated electronically, he creates improvisational compositions.

https://soundcloud.com/margg-names

Yoanna Laskova (visual artist / glass / illustration)

Within the framework of the event, she presents a glass and light installation, part of a series of sculptures and cyanotypes, directly inspired by the album "Омайна тишина, погълни ме!".

https://www.behance.net/yoannalaskova

Puma and The Dolphin (dj set)

His dj sets circulate around obscure disco, afro conga, New York 80’s avant - garde,

balearic nightmares, minimal electronica, slow dance. If it’s strange, it's there. He makes a welcome return to "Invisible inc” on 2th of February with his new EP " Phantom Impulses “.

https://invisible-inc.bandcamp.com/album/phantom-impulses-ep

This November, The artist at play sinks into the theme FLESH.
You will see what it means for each of the artists on 28.11 in the Cultural Space Bobina. For the first time, The Artist at Play will feature two international artists - Efstathia Savvidou ( Greece) and Anneta Timotheou (Cyprus)

Artists:
Hristyan Georgiev - visual artist @hrist.yan
Bilyana Tokmakchieva - visual artist @bilyana.tokma
Simona Arsova - sculptor @fflower4ild
Kaya Tsenkulovska- textile artist @goodgirl.kaiski
Stefan Domuzov - sculptor @stefan.domuzov
Simona Petkova - photographer
David Karapetyan - artist @davit3342
Efstathia Savvidou - visual artist @f.stazia
Anneta Timotheou - visual artist https://www.behance.net/annetatimotheou

20:00 Reading of miniatures by Diana Petrova @dianaaapetrovaaa

The October edition of The artist at play challenges artists to reflect on the theme of reflection - physical, personal or social.

Artists:
Bogdan Varbanov - photographer (@bogdanvarbanov.photography)
Anna Stankova - painting (@anna_stankov)
Viktor Toshkov - illustrator (@corcordium.illustrates)
Vesela Karapetrova - illustrator (@vessblackstone)
Hristiana Yordanova - visual artist (@nqma_vreme)
Alexandrina Mavrodieva - photographer (@maauro________)

The Artist at Play is a pop-up monthly event that challenges artists to experiment. People from various fields can participate - the theme is the same, but the interpretation depends on the artists. Each artist has a month to work on their idea, and on the last Tuesday of the month, we gather at Cultural Space Bobbina to see what they have accomplished.
Partners of the event: Cultural Space Bobbina and Association A.R.K.I.

The first edition of The Artist at Pay for the autumn will take place from 15 to 17 September as part of Quartal Festival '23: The Power of the People.
The theme is Organism, and this edition features multidisciplinary artists working in photography, installation, 3D, video, audio and performance.

Artists:
Johana Trayanova - photographer (@johana.trayanova)
Yordan Stoyanov - 3D visual artist (@yordan__stoyanov)
Dimana Aleva (LUTENICA) - music, performance and video artist (@sganatpantalonneekupon)
Alexander Karchinskiy - photographer
Kiril Kiryakov - visual artist (@kiryakovk)
Ivo Radev - sound artist (@ivolietvawe)
Yoani Yamazaki - performance and music artist ( @yoani )
Anthony Lalev - video artist (@toni.butoni) with Georgi Mitkov- Gargata - cinematographer (@gargata.umre)

The latest edition of The artist at play before summer explores the theme of Light. The artists who will show us different interpretations are:

Petya Todorova and Alexandra Popova - installation
Scav - sound
Boyana Raicheva - visual arts

The third edition of The artist at play focuses on the theme of trash. The artists who will show us their interpretation are:

Liliana Ignatova

Bilyana Tokmakchieva
Konstantin Dimitrov
Yoana Zhecheva

The Artist at Play aims to create a space for free experimentation and mistakes, which is at the heart of contemporary art. Once a month we challenge a group of young artists to step out of their comfort zone and experiment on a given theme. At the end of the month we get together to see what they have achieved. In order to make art accessible to more young people, their work will be sold for a fixed price of 50BGN during the event.

With the support of Cultural Space Bobbina.
The photo for the event was provided by @yordan_stoyanov

black river

an exhibition and album dedicated to change, the ephemeral and the soft dark flow of events that have somehow brought us here. all of this was done over a period of several years filled with great contrasting emotions, intense personal and global changes and constant wandering.

Album:
several noisy ambient compositions, almost all done as improvisation. recorded with very limited and cheap equipment, the music aims to create a sonic narrative for the listener with a lo-fi aesthetic and hypnotic feel.

Photos:
some made by mistake or camera malfunction, the photos document this period in colors and textures. this is how we remember it - a big blur of beautiful nonsense. all made completely analog.

Pictures:
an abstract visualization of some of the music, but mostly attempts to have fun with shapes and colors on canvas. experimenting with techniques and materials, the paintings are a way to test and provoke both the viewer and the artist.

fear breeds ambiguity. ambiguity breeds uncertainty. and uncertainty leads to change.

visual artists:
Ioanna Laskova
Bojidar Savov

We are doing our first ever “Vinyl DJ Workshop” led by the very excellent Berlin-based Mat Fink and Mini Nik at @bobbina_cs on Saturday! The workshop will last 3 hours - from 6 till 9pm, will cost just 20bgn and all participants will get a free pass for our party at Tell Me later that evening!DM Isterika or Bobbina to reserve your spot and bear in mind that they are limited.You’re in for a treat!!In Mat and Nik’s own words: We kindly invite you to join our Vinyl DJ workshop.

No matter if you are a complete beginner or if you have advanced DJ experience, we will show you what we think is the most important to start touching and using the equipment. In a playful & hands on approach, we will share our tricks of how to keep getting better at mixing vinyl.We’ve been mixing records for over 10years and we feel deeply that it helps us to appreciate and love dance music even more. We believe everybody can learn this beautiful art form. So we look forward to sharing our thoughts and techniques on the TECHNICS with you.

The second edition of The artist at play is coming on April 25. The theme is water and the four young artists who will show us their interpretation are:

Liliana Alexandrova
Delyan Saykov
Glenda Cucci
Theodora Kuneva

The Artist at Play aims to create a space for free experimentation and mistakes where creativity can flourish. Once a month we challenge a group of young artists to step out of their comfort zone and experiment on a given topic. At the end of the month we get together to see what they have achieved. In order to make art accessible to more young people, their work will be sold for a fixed price of 50BGN during the event.

The artist at play is a new format event.
The familiar kind of exhibition is replaced by an experimental game in which artists step out of their comfort zone.
What are the rules?
Once a month 3 artists are given a theme to create on.
After that, the artworks will only be viewable for 2h and bought for a fixed price of 50lv.
The aim of the game is to make art accessible and fun.
In the first edition we will see the works of : David Tadese, Stefan Domuzov and Samuel Velev.

The artist at play is an event by artists for artists

“This selection of animation work from femme directors and animators
from Seoul to Paris encompasses many different styles and genres and
focuses on showing unique illustration styles and use of graphics.
In the selection we have multi-award winning shorts from Spela
Cadez, Sujin Moon and Lola Lefevre plus premieres from Jenny Wright
and Sacha Beeley. Plus a premiere for Girls in Film's own production
company of work by Diyala Muir.”

– Becs Rainey, Head of GiF UK

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl pwr!!! Time to bring some sugar, spice and everything nice to the list of events with the GIRLS IN FILM! The collective that changes the gender bias in the film industry by bringing women to its forefront. GIRLS IN FILM are coming straight to Sofia for a special panel with selected titles, hand-picked for FIG. TREE! We are speechless, and so would you.

Website: https://www.girlsinfilm.net

Cuisine (du) Terror, borrowed from a French culinary tradition, defines a cuisine that represents an intimate relationship between the kitchen and the environment.

The project pleads for a recalibration of knowledge: it concerns the question of who/what is cooking and who/what is cooked. The trendy culinary technique "sous-vide" reveals that most types of flesh start cooking at around 50 degree Celsius, a temperature recently observable in several countries in the world. Borrowing this fact, is it possible to conclude that we are being slow-cooked alive in our own environment without even knowing about it? Who is the chef? Who is the butcher? Our relationship with Earth has never been so cruel yet so intimate.

The dinner allows an interplay between food, sound and story-telling, creating a space for multi-sensorial reflections. You will be introduced to this experience by Trang Hà, who is a designer and artist based in The Hague. She is currently sustaining and merging two fields of interest: graphic design and food. Through careful observations of the changes in her surroundings, she sketches out new methods to consume food and to do so in a way that one could engage with the environment and understand its complexities. Trang Hà finished her BA in Graphic Design in 2020 at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The other two hosts of the event will be Alina Papazova and Andreas Poikans. Alina is a visual artist based in Sofia. Since 2020, she has been teaching at New Bulgarian University, where she graduated with a BA in Visual Arts and an MA in Ceramics and Porcelain. Alina works in ceramics and illustration, experimenting with many other artistic media. Her art incorporates mythological elements, symbolically influenced by different cultures, transformed in a humorous way. By placing herself and current social issues in the context of their world, which is diametrically opposed to contemporary life, she creates a process of integrating some of their core teachings into her own culture.

Andrejs Poikāns is a new media and sound artist from Riga, Latvia, currently based in The Hague, Netherlands. He is a graduate of New Media Arts BA programme in Liepaja University (2017-2020), currently continuing his studies as a master’s student in the Institute of Sonology at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague (with a focus on electro-acoustic music composition and sound art). Mostly his works are researched based studies of media histories that attempt to explore alternative narratives of science and technology at their intersection with philosophy and politics. Some of his working methods involve software-based art, net-art, installation art, generative art, creative coding and acousmatic music. Throughout the past 2 years his research has been preoccupied with listening modes and the metaphysics of voice. Inspecting how the voice, which stands on a threshold of subjectivity (both manifesting itself in thought and expression), can tell a history of our relationship with listening, thinking and acting in the world.

"Never this close" is a site-specific performance by Georgi P. Pavlov, part of the project we are not alone (#002).Most of the time when performing a live set the musicians and artists, even when improvising, leave some kind of recording at the end, as a final piece of the set. These recordings are afterwards sold, uploaded to different platforms, distributed on different mediums, etc. but most of the time they strictly keep the structure of author/audience/performance/creation. Thus, the experimental set often falls short of its radical potential - the most the audience can do is be intimately close to the performer.In performance we find the opposite, the only thing that remains after the performance is the documentation (narratives, photos, etc.)Through "Never this close", I aim to blur the aforementioned boundaries by asking the questions: what is the essential difference between performance as an art and the act of performing? Who is involved in the creative process when it is in front of the viewer's eyes, or between the viewers? Do we need to be alone and are we alone at all in the creative process? And to what extent is it possible to radicalise the process?The act aims to deconstruct and reconstruct the creative process of composing an experimental set, turning the space into a kind of pentolinium/instrument. The distance between form and content is contracted, allowing this form-content method to create a work that plays with the aforementioned boundaries.It is in this act that proximity (closeness) is a major factor in the recognition and realisation of the work. Its function is to bring the audience as close as possible to the creative process, totally changing the parameters of how we actually create, perform, and experience a live se, giving a sense of transparency and involving the "viewer".As well as questioning the basic categories of the experimental set, "Never this close" aims to reorder them in a new productive way, thus showing the presence of a host of other elements in the creative process - the productive lack of solitude, for example - that often remain hidden."we are not alone" is Georgy P. Pavlov's performance project, which aims to explore the possibilities of the game between formalism and content, process and work, and to what extent it is possible to radicalise the functions we are all so comfortable with, even when experimenting.

Artist and illustrator Karina Dobreva presents "Cicadas" - a project dealing with the idea of the human body and mind trying to hide in the night, merging with the surrounding space. Cicadas are invisible creatures, a symbol of the mystery of the summer nights.

The works are painted in black pen, iridescent with shades of petrol purple and grey, on thin, constantly tearing paper. The materials used are fragile and impermanent - just like the states one can fall into during such experiences.

The exhibition can be visited between 05-12 January, between 16:30 and 19:30.

The project is supported by the National Culture Fund.

"The Secret Garden" is a return to the mystique and magic of nature: exquisite colorful birds, branches heavy with juicy fruit, all-consuming greenery and untouched beauty. When the harmony of nature is unbroken by man. And man is allowed only as an observer - he can watch, enjoy, but not harm.

"The Secret Garden" tells us about that, unfortunately, distant from our times power of nature, which has attracted, enchanted, admired and frightened man. Back when nature was stronger and not yet plundered.

The series of paintings - watercolor, acrylic and ink on paper

The Syndicate (film series, 2015)
A non-commercial project created in the form of a film series. The pilot series "Distances" focuses on the emergence of the initial impulse, so important for any action, turned into an outright provocation addressed to the artistic community, society and especially the State in the person of its rulers.

MORPHOGENESIS (short film 2022)
"What is form? How does it arise and what is its nature?" are questions that the short documentary asks us through minimalist footage and electronic, experimental music. The film explores a world lying on the edge of reality - too fragile to be milked and too mundane to be denied.

STATELESS (2019)
A short film based on original and unedited texts from the diaries of a suicidal man ... who never touched his life!

For the 5th sequent year Æther Sofia invites you to take part in an open dialogue, a visual and discursive tale of narratives, angles and perspectives, a woven spider net operating system, addressing the banality of evil and spreading the importance of politics of care.

In its 2022 edition, RE-SPIRIT / TRANS-SPIRIT is seen as a collective attempt to bring forth urgent issues and topics as one fertile piece of soil rather than fragmented polluted waste-grounds. It invites connections to flow and undercurrents, it creates unexpected movements, and amplifies motives that make one organism vital and strong. It wants to trigger the importance of collective thinking, to wake up the unconscious, while gaining new skills and language to surge the residues of political, social, economic, and human injustices, when needed most – TODAY!

We see the present political instability as a possibility to fuel the city of Sofia with a platform that unfolds as a gift and provides a possibility to share and openly discuss the current state of affairs, locally as well as globally.

We argue that we urgently need a policy that puts care first and foremost. By care, we not only mean ‘hands-on’ care, or the work people do when looking after the physical and emotional needs to others – this is obviously critical and urgent as this dimension of caring remains. However, ‘care’ is also understood as a social capacity and activity that includes the care of everything necessary for the well-being and flourishing of life.

To put care center stage means to recognize and embrace our interdependencies. In this collective manifesto, we use the term 'care' generously to embrace family and community care, activate cooperative alternatives and create solidarity economies. ‘Care’ becomes our collective and individual capacity to provide the political, social, material and emotional conditions that enable the vast majority of people and living beings on this planet to thrive, along with the planet itself. With this approach, we want to understand care as active and necessary on every scale of life.

To begin with, SAW will attempt to diagnose the interconnected nature of the current reign of carelessness. It purposefully travels from the global dimensions that put profit over people through careless states and communities, to how the banality of carelessness ultimately affects our interpersonal intimacies. Sofia Art Week investigates the interplay of movements, scaling up from the personal to the planetary, in order to outline caring alternatives to our contemporary condition.

Different art and social practices will intersect to discover the capacity and potentiality of care, shared and resourced on an egalitarian basis. We will not offer solutions, but sketches of caring-imaginaries, which draw on past examples, present manifestations and future possibilities for forms of interconnected care. Rethinking these dependencies of care is pivotal for politics today if we hope to foster a politics of tomorrow.

Not care, but carelessness is the slogan led by the capitalist machine. The dominant life-draining system strongly leans on histories of devaluation, reshaping and deepening inequality, while we lose human belonging and dignity, as a result of the effective practice of demolition and erasing the vocabulary and meaning of care. No wonder right-wing politics and populism have once again proved seductive. It is easily fueled, given the deep difficulties and unbearable collective fears of living in an indifferent world.

Defensive self-interest pursues in circumstances like these when our sense of security and comfort is disrupted. Do you care for yourself exclusively? Is there anything left to care for others? We fail to challenge the limits placed on our caring capacities, practices and imaginations.

Now what we wonder would happen if we instead put care at the center of life?

SAW SOFIA ART WEEK is made possible with the financial support of NFK

National Fund "Culture"

& Singer- Zahariev Foundation

website: www.sofiaartweek.com

Moving Images Moving Bodies started as an exhibition project of the Goethe-Institut Bulgaria, aiming to present video art from Bulgaria and Germany. The unusual year of 2020 changed the plans, but instead of thwarting it, it allowed the project to grow and develop. After two curatorial selections by Ludwig Seyfarth, Kalin Serapionov and Krassimir Terziev with films by nearly 20 authors, a "video art week" with an exhibition at three locations, performances, meetings and evening screenings is now forthcoming.

Video art began to develop when the first portable video camera appeared on the US market in 1967. Along with technical experiments, theatrical performances are also documented, which, like ordinary physical performances, are often held only to be recorded. In the beginning, Bulgarian video art was also strongly influenced by performance and the study of the human body, although here too the line between documentation and independent video art is often mimicked.

Today, technical opportunities, including those for digital manipulation, have expanded endlessly and are available where previously political boundaries have created differences in technological status. The topic of the human body, also related to the study of interpersonal relationships, is still the main focus of video art or the art of working with moving images. Examples from the current cultural scene in Bulgaria and Germany show this.

Website: www.ica-sofia.org