Dr. Dimitar Minkov (1970) is an established Bulgarian artist and a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists since 2007. His unique collages, made entirely from natural materials found along the shores of the Black Sea, inspire and provoke thought. Minkov combines traditional artistic techniques with an innovative approach, creating works that tell stories about the connection between humans and nature.
His impressive works have been showcased in numerous international exhibitions and biennials, including in Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, and the USA. Among his notable solo exhibitions are: “Man and Angels” (2010, Sofia), “Scrap Chic” (2016, Sofia), and “The Circle” (2024, Lovech). He has also participated in international symposia such as “Art on Tiles” (Montana, Bulgaria) and “Sharivari” (Munich, Germany).
His works convey a message of sustainability and the preservation of natural beauty, with his collages being both aesthetically captivating and symbolically charged. Dr. Minkov bridges the worlds of art and literature, being the author of several poetry collections.
Dr. Dimitar Minkov – Artist of Nature and Collage
Memberships:
2007 – Union of Bulgarian Artists
Group exhibitions:
2004 – The small forms – International Biennial Exhibition; Pleven, Bulgaria
2004 – International assemblage artist exhibition – Gallery twenty-four; Berlin, Germany
2005 – National artist exhibition Union of Bulgarian Artists Gallery; Sofia, Bulgaria
2006 – 40 Art – Mixed media Gallery; Doylestown, USA
2006 – The small forms – International Biennial Exhibition; Pleven, Bulgaria
2023 – Ludogorie – International Biennial Exhibition; Razgrad, Bulgaria
2023 – Miniart – International Biennial the Art of Miniature; Ruse, Bulgaria
2024 – The small forms – International Biennial; Pleven, Bulgaria
2024 – Comel Art Awards 2024; Latina, Italy
2024 – The Bridgets – International Triennial; Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Solo exhibitions:
2010 – Mann and Angels – Paris Galley; Sofia, Bulgaria
2015 – Steampunk Anatomy – Paris Galley; Sofia, Bulgaria
2016 – Scrap Chic – Paris Galley; Sofia Bulgaria
2017 – Fifteen – 100art Gallery; Trojan, Bulgaria
2018 – Russell`s Teapot – Paris Galley; Sofia Bulgaria
2018 – To be a Light – 100art Gallery; Trojan, Bulgaria
2021 – Sacral – 100art Gallery; Trojan, Bulgaria
2024 – Circle – City Art Gallery; Lovech, Bulgaria
Symposiums:
2006 – Art on tile – International symposium Montana, Bulgaria
2009 – Grounds – Art project of Union of Bulgarian Artists representations of Lovech and Pleven
2020 – Sharivari – Kultureferat, Domagk Ateliers, München, Deutschland
Bibliography:
2007 – Best of America Mixed Media Artist and Artisans. Kennedy Publishing, USA
2015 – Dimitar Minkov between assemblage and collage. Duma 2015 (25) 19
2016 – Bulletin of Union of Bulgarian Artists, 2016; (06) 61; Sofia
Video:
2010 – Mann and Angels. Bulgarian National TV – Show Elite; 00:01:27
2010 – Mann and Angels. TV Europe; 00:03:08
2015 – Steampunk Anatomy. Bulgarian National TV – Art Stroke; 00:01:39
2016 – Scrap Chic. Bulgarian National TV – Art Stroke; 00:02:27
Poetry books:
1993 – Minkov, D. Scaffold for fireflies, 56pp; Contact Art, 1993
1997 – Minkov, D. I never think about it, 26pp; National Cultural Information Agency, 1997
2006 – Minkov, D. Initials, 42pp; Bulgarian writer, 2006
2014 – Minkov, D. Contemplation, 72pp; Initials Publishers, 2014
– Dr. Dimitar Minkov – Artist of Nature and Collage
