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A special exhibition in the building of the Sofia Municipality with 160 works by Ivan Shishiev shows his point of view on architectural landmarks of Sofia, a chronicle of moments of life in the open spaces of the capital city and the specifics of the urban environment. He is a theologian and photographer, author of two photographic books about Sofia and over 20 exhibitions in Bulgaria and Europe, creator of a popular page on social networks (“Sketches of Sofia") with over 320,000 followers.
The art project will remain in the building of the Sofia Municipality until September 2023, after which it will visit the schools of the city.
Source: sofia.bg
Photos: BGNES
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