20th-Century Bulgarian Painting
An Exhibition from the Collection of the Panagyurishte History Museum

From 1 to 31 August, the Stone Hall at SCI CC "The Palace" will host a remarkable selection from the art collection of the Panagyurishte History Museum – works preserved through generous donations and decades of dedicated commitment to safeguarding Bulgaria's cultural heritage.

The exhibition features paintings by some of the most distinguished Bulgarian artists of the twentieth century, including Academician Svetlin Rusev, Christo Yavachev – Christo, Academician Dechko Uzunov, Stoyan Venev, Prof. Vasil Stoilov, Milko Bozhkov, David Peretz, Prof. Dimitar Kirov – DiKiro, Prof. Iliya Petrov, and many other renowned artists.

A special place within the exhibition is dedicated to the works of artist Olga Bradistilova, whose portraits, landscapes, and still lifes enrich the collection with their refined colour palette and artistic sensitivity.

The exhibition reveals the richness and diversity of twentieth-century Bulgarian painting—an era marked by remarkable artistic personalities, diverse artistic movements, and innovative ideas. It invites art enthusiasts to discover some of the finest examples of Bulgarian painting while recognising the important role of philanthropy in preserving Bulgaria's cultural heritage.

The exhibition can be visited in the Stone Hall from 1 to 31 August 2026.

The official Opening will be on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 a.m.