The Bulgarian pavilion is ready to participate in the 18th Biennale of Architecture in Venice 2023. The official opening is on May 18, 2023, and the Minister of Culture Nayden Todorov will attend it.
‘Education is the movement from darkness to light’ is the theme of the curator project with which the country participated in the international exhibition after a 15-year interruption. The project was chosen after the national competition organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria and the Union of Architects.
The Bulgarian pavilion is now ready to welcome official guests, visitors and representatives of the international jury. The pavilion installation took a week. All the scenery and video equipment was installed during this period. A banner marking the pavilion at the entrance of the hall was also placed.
POV Architects addresses the issue of depopulation and abandoned schools in small towns. According to the authors of the project, empty buildings can be breathed new life, so through this pavilion, they aim for public discussion and active information exchange.
To illustrate the process of abandonment and depopulation of entire villages and regions, curators Boris Tikvarski, Bozidara Volkova and Maria Gyaurova partnered with Belgian photographer Alexander Dumarey.
The exhibition’s scenery is more than just a backdrop – it’s a platform for deep insight and reflection that encourages visitors to engage in dialogue about the challenges.
The excellent choice of the Titiano Hall with the adjacent courtyard helps the entire presentation of the Bulgarian project. The Ministry of Culture managed to rent the exhibition space until 2025, which is an excellent prerequisite for a successful appearance in the country at the next exhibition.
Bulgaria’s participation in the prestigious forum in 2023. is under the patronage of the Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Yotova. The Venice Biennial takes place from May 20 to November 26, 2023. , and the pre-opening is on May 18 and 19.