Documentary Film Tells the Story of the Contemporary Art Festival – Ruse 2026
What lies behind the organization of an international contemporary art festival? How is a programme created that brings together artists from different countries and transforms an entire city into a space for cultural dialogue? The answers are revealed in the new
Young Women in Science A Photography Exhibition by Georgi Aleksiev
16 July – 31 July 2026 Opening: 16 July 2026, 6:00 PM The photography exhibition Young Women in Science by Georgi Aleksiev presents portraits of young Bulgarian researchers working in various fields of contemporary science. Initiated by the Association of Young Scientists
“The Paper” Exhibition from the collection of the Dobrich Art Gallery
2 July - 30 August 2026 Opening: 2 July 2026, 6 pm The exhibition “The Paper” presents a selection from one of the most устойчиви and recognizable artistic initiatives in Bulgaria—the international project of the same name by the Dobrich Art Gallery,
Exhibition dedicated to the International Danube Day
The Danube River is not only a natural feature and a geographic axis of the region, but also a space of memory, cultural exchange, and artistic inspiration. On the occasion of the International Danube Day, the Silistra Art Gallery presents
(In)visible Shift Claudia-Maria Luenig (AT/DE) | Elena Panayotova (BG)
24 June – 30 July 2026 Opening: 24 June 2026, 6:00 PM “Art does not reproduce the visible; it makes visible.” — Paul Klee The exhibition “(In)visible Shift” brings together two artistic practices that explore, in different ways, the processes of perception and its
Daniel Dyankov: RED – Paintings and Drawings
23 June – 19 July 2026 Opening: 23 June 2026, 6:00 PM “For 30 pieces of silver” – this is the only text the artist uses to accompany the project. Positioned between symbol, gesture, and personal interpretation, the exhibition raises questions about
Beyond the City: Video Art Arrives in Basarbovo
June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM Community Centre “St. Dimitar Basarbovski 1902”, Basarbovo The Contemporary Art Festival – Ruse 2026 expands beyond the urban environment, reaching the village of Basarbovo with a special screening that connects contemporary art with the local cultural context. On
Cinema Under the Stars: Selected by Sofia Short Fest 2025
June 11, 2026, 9:00 PM Art Gallery – Ruse Art Gallery – Ruse presents a special selection of short films, curated in partnership with Sofia Short Fest 2025 and the Kinematograf platform. The programme brings together a wide range of cinematic languages and
“The Magic Scissors” Workshop with Rositsa Minoska-Devedzhieva
The Ruse Art Gallery presents "The Magic Scissors", a creative workshop led by Rositsa Minoska-Devedzhieva – an artistic and educational format dedicated to imagination, craftsmanship, and free creative expression through cutting, collage, and image transformation. The workshop is based on the
Beyond the City: Video Art Comes to Nisovo
June 5, 09:30 AM “Geo Milev” Community Center The Festival of Contemporary Art – Ruse 2026 steps beyond the urban environment and reaches the village of Nisovo with a special screening that connects contemporary art with the local cultural context. On June 5