Artist, sculptor, university lecturer, author of monumental works — Nedjmi Murat is not easily defined in just a few words. A graduate of the Art High School in Kazanlak and the National Academy of Arts, he is the creator of paintings and sculptures held in museums and private collections in Bulgaria, Turkey, and the United States.

Nedjmi Murat has lived and worked in all three countries, where his talent and professionalism have left a lasting mark. Between 1991 and 1999, he taught sculpture at Anadolu University (Eskişehir, Turkey) and Marmara University (Istanbul, Turkey). Among his most notable works is the bust monument of Stefan Bogoridi, installed in the courtyard of the Church of St. Stephen on the occasion of the temple’s 120th anniversary. He is also the author of the monument to Exarch Joseph, located at the Bulgarian Exarchate in the Şişli district.

After 16 years in the United States, the artist — whose works have reached three continents — returns to his native Bulgaria. From 3 May, an impressive exhibition of his work can be seen at the “Quiet Nest” Gallery at The Palace.

The official opening of the exhibition will take place on 4 May at 17:00.

You are welcome to attend. Admission is free.