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Candidature of Varna for European
Capital of Culture |
It was launched on 13
June 1985 by the Greek minister of
culture, the famous actress and singer,
Melina Mercouri. Initially, the
initiative was called European City of
Culture in a special motion of the
Council of Ministers of the Union.
The official document stated that the
European City of Culture was to present
a culture which in its historical roots
and contemporary development was
characterized both by common elements
and a heritage which had been due to
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Bulgaria’s European Capital of Culture |
In 2019, a Bulgarian
city and a Italian city will be the
European Capitals of Culture. The
designation procedures are described in
Decision No 1622 of 24 October 2006 by
the European Parliament and the Council
of the European Union.
The applications are assessed by a
special commission of 13 members. Seven
of them are from European institutions
and six are appointed by the
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Libraries, Museums and Galleries |
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Graffit Gallery
65, Knyaz Boris I Blvd.
Modern. Stylish. Urban. These three words describe the ambience and the temper of Varna’s newest area, dedicated to arts and culture – Graffit.
Graffit Gallery was built on the foundations of the Centre for Modern Art and keeps the specific spirit and traditions of the place – combining different styles and art messages. The names implies an allegory with the modern street art, provocative and revolutionary one, breaking up the status quo and carrying the new urban culture in arts. In short, Graffit is a cultural center open to the public – young, elder, local, Bulgarian and world one. The visitors of Graffit are sensitive to the global trends and local temper having taste both for the alternative and concreteness, for the imagination without borders.
For contacts:
Graffit Gallery
Varna
65 Knyaz Boris I Blvd.
Working time: 10:00 - 19:00
tel.: +359 52/ 663 751
Petra Dimitrova, Manager
Мениджър Галерия
mob. +359 88 855 63 93
petra@graffitgallery.com
www.garffitgallery.com
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