Zlatyu Boyadjiev Gallery
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Phileas_Flogg
Oxford, UK376 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We were sceptical whether an artist completely unknown to us with an improbable life story would give us a reason to visit yet another revival house. Because it was included in our Old Town multi-house ticket, we dropped by and were really glad we did.
After seeing several other revival houses, there wasn't a lot in The House of Dr Stoyan Chomakov that has stayed with us but the extraordinary, eclectic art of just one man will pull us back when we next visit Plovdiv. It's not all great, in fact a lot of it is quite naive but there are some outstanding pieces (both before and after the stroke) and detail of the society Boyadzhiev is depicting that is fascinating.
Of the things in Plovdiv that are unmissable, I would say this is one of them. The only reason I haven't given the attraction 5 stars is that I wish it had been bigger!
After seeing several other revival houses, there wasn't a lot in The House of Dr Stoyan Chomakov that has stayed with us but the extraordinary, eclectic art of just one man will pull us back when we next visit Plovdiv. It's not all great, in fact a lot of it is quite naive but there are some outstanding pieces (both before and after the stroke) and detail of the society Boyadzhiev is depicting that is fascinating.
Of the things in Plovdiv that are unmissable, I would say this is one of them. The only reason I haven't given the attraction 5 stars is that I wish it had been bigger!
Written July 22, 2024
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Danail D
Sofia, Bulgaria277 contributions
Jan 2023
An impressive selection of the works of one of the most interesting Bulgarian painters of 20th century (mainly from his second period).
The visit is interesting even if you are not too big art fen. (but not totally indifferent).
The visit is interesting even if you are not too big art fen. (but not totally indifferent).
Written January 5, 2023
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permia
Ireland64,686 contributions
Jun 2019
Captivating works of art are to be admired. All set against a beautiful backdrop of the fabulous attractive home.
It was fascinating to learn of the reason for the artist’s twin distinct outputs. Before 1951, when he suffered a stroke, his art was dominated with more gentle scenes and portraits. On making a partial recovery he painted with his left hand and his work is infused with much busier and crowded compositions.
These contrasts are seen in for example the grand portrait of Ivan Vazov from 1949 and Prayers series from the early 1970s.
It was fascinating to learn of the reason for the artist’s twin distinct outputs. Before 1951, when he suffered a stroke, his art was dominated with more gentle scenes and portraits. On making a partial recovery he painted with his left hand and his work is infused with much busier and crowded compositions.
These contrasts are seen in for example the grand portrait of Ivan Vazov from 1949 and Prayers series from the early 1970s.
Written August 25, 2019
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Anton BackOff
Sofia, Bulgaria541 contributions
May 2017 • Family
His art... his themes... his stories... his story... the old town! All this make the place special... just amazing.
Written May 3, 2017
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Georgios M
Sofia, Bulgaria114 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Zlatyu Boyadjiev was among the most important Bulgarian painters, trained, lived and worked in Paris, France as well; one interesting point of his life is that after a brain stroke started painting with his left hand, learning to paint from the beginning. As many of the Bulgarian painters of his time, tried to contribute in the Bulgarian identity creation by painting the life of the ancestors mainly. So, having this in mind, it's worthy to visit the gallery for the paintings, but also for the building itself -as many of the buildings in Plovdiv old city. The warmth of the old civilians houses embrace together with the good taste the visitor from the first moment.
Written January 15, 2016
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Travellingdoc
London, UK12,029 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This rather large house was the home of a Dr Stoyan Chomakov an eminent figure from the national revival period. It has been the summer residence of Tsar Ferdinand.
Now doubled up as a gallery for the Permanent exhibition of the painted Zlatyu Boysdzhiev since 1984.
interior of house multiple paintings of furious Bulgarian artist including The named after painter the zlatyu boysdzhiev upstairs is less elaborate then stambolyan house with its wall frescos. He painted with both hands as he had several strokes and started using his left hand in 1951.The last paining attached shows his painting with his right hand on the left and with his left hand on the right of the paining- significant difference in fine strokes
Also a photo of the painter with The famous city character Milio who statue sits in the main shopping pedestrian street.
Closed for lunch between 1230-1300. And open Tuesday to Sunday 0930-1800.
Now doubled up as a gallery for the Permanent exhibition of the painted Zlatyu Boysdzhiev since 1984.
interior of house multiple paintings of furious Bulgarian artist including The named after painter the zlatyu boysdzhiev upstairs is less elaborate then stambolyan house with its wall frescos. He painted with both hands as he had several strokes and started using his left hand in 1951.The last paining attached shows his painting with his right hand on the left and with his left hand on the right of the paining- significant difference in fine strokes
Also a photo of the painter with The famous city character Milio who statue sits in the main shopping pedestrian street.
Closed for lunch between 1230-1300. And open Tuesday to Sunday 0930-1800.
Written May 14, 2024
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Iva
Sofia, Bulgaria5 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
Beautiful permanent exbition! Excellent opportunity to enjoy paintings of Zlatyu Boyadjiev - heritage not only for Bulgaria, but whole world! True beauty and a must see!
Written February 20, 2021
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Dreamer784143
50 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
If you are an Art lover you must visit this Gallery in old town Plovdiv! We enjoyed walking through the house and the architecture plus the are was wonderful to see and experience!
Written June 4, 2019
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Blabbott
Aurora, IL683 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
I did enjoy some of Boyadzhiev's early work before he lost his the use of his dominant hand, but the way he persevered with his good hand, his depictions of the poor and his knack for mocking the elite are admirable. I especially enjoyed the portraits he painted of his father both before and after his stroke. One can tell he really understood the man and how to paint his face.
Written November 24, 2018
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LMOverby
Columbia, MO1,769 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
While no one is going to confuse Boyadjiev with Picasso or Cezanne, he was an important figure in Bulgarian art and his works are fascinating ... not only because after suffering a stroke in midlife, he had to start painting left-handed. His scenes of village life in the early- to mid-20th century are vivid and nicely displayed in this period home.
Written May 21, 2018
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