Glass Art – Republic of Bulgaria

One of the biggest events in the glass art calendar is back!

Now in its fifth edition, the International Biennale of Glass reaffirms its position as a leading showcase for contemporary glass art in Bulgaria and globally.

Since its launch in 2017, the International Biennale of Glass has attracted an increasing number of artists and spectators, establishing itself as a forum for the exchange of ideas and cultural encounters.

The Biennale’s traditional slogan is “Together”, and this year’s edition presents approximately 200 works by artists from 50 countries. This impressive selection unites established and emerging creators, different generations and a diversity of techniques.

Highlights of the exhibition include works by Václav Cigler (Czech Republic), one of the most influential figures in the development of optical glass and conceptual sculpture; a blown glass artwork by the world-famous Dale Chihuly (USA); a vase adorned with mythological symbols by Murano master Lucio Bubacco (Italy); and a spatial analytical work by the artist and architect Han de Kluijver (the Netherlands).

This edition includes several key collaborations, including the Franco-Bulgarian residency of artists Clara Rivault and Plamen Kondov held at CIRVA (Marseille), the New Bulgarian University and the National Academy of Arts, the visiting exhibition of the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, and the participation of finalists from the Glass Cutting World Cup in the Czech town of Světlá nad Sázavou.

The International Biennale of Glass 2025 is taking place at the National Gallery/Kvadrat 500 in Sofia until 30 November 2025.

Sources and photographs taken from: https://nationalgallery.bg/exhibitions/international-biennale-of-glass-2025/

Photograph No 2: VÁCLAV CIGLER, Czech Republic │ Spatial Composition, 1981

Photograph No 3: JAROMÍR SMUTNÝ, Czech Republic │ Beyond Dimension, 2024 │ GCWC 2024 Winner (Glass Cutting World Cup)

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