Ivan Minekov

Presented by:

Lantern Art Gallery

Joined Artfinder: May 2013

Artworks for sale: 24

(3)

United Kingdom

Updates from Ivan Minekov's studio

  • Ivan Minekov, Portrait

    Intro of a documentary about the sculptor Ivan Minekov, Bulgarian National Television Golden Fund, 1988

    27 August 2014
    Art in Space

    Art in Space

    In 1988 Minekov's work was chosen as a symbol of the second allied space journey of Bulgaria and Russia. His artwork, comprised of 2 half spheres forming the planet Earth, was flown into space during the mission. The 2 half spheres are kept together by a fitted stand, and open up to reveal a relief of the Shipka memorial in Bulgaria, composed between stylised earth layers. During the flight, the lack of gravity separated the spheres, which floated free from each other in the spaceship. The work which was launched into space was created of special lightweight metals. This is a bronze cast, currently in the collection of the Bulgarian Space Research Institute in Sofia.

    14 June 2014
    Monumental work

    Monumental work

    In the early years of his career, Ivan Minekov participated in all common exhibitions in Bulgaria, as well as in representative exhibitions in Europe. In the period between 1975 and 1990 he completed a number of large monumental works in many Bulgarian cities, among which his native Pazardjik, Burgas (1978), Rousse, Lovech, Dorkovo and other.

    14 June 2014
    Student Years

    Student Years

    A graduate of the Academy for Fine Arts "Nikolae Grigurescu" in Bucharest, Romania (1970-1975), under Professor Paul Vasilesku's beneficial guidance, Ivan Minekov's striking talent quickly attracted the attention of the Bulgarian artistic society.

    14 June 2014
    Expectations

    Expectations

    Ivan Minekov in the Studio

    14 June 2014