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Evgeni Kuzmanov (1941 - Present)

A graduate of the National Fine Arts Academy in Sofia, Evgeni Kuzmanov is celebrated for his work in bronze and marble sculpture, including several monuments that grace public spaces in Bulgaria. His works have been acquired by the National Gallery and numerous other art musuems throughout the country. During a state visit in 1999, President Bill Clinton was presented with one of Kuzmanov's sculptures, a black marble eagle, as a gift from the Bulgarian people.

Eagles are one of Evgeni's favorite subjects and can be found throughout his body of work. Characters and events taken from European mythology are also recurring themes in Kuzmanov's pastel drawings, which are notable for their use of metallic colors.

He has participated in exhibitions throughout Europe (Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, and Macedonia, among others) and is the recipient of numerous awards for his art. He is a docent at the Southwest University in Blagoevgrad, where he teaches sculpture and painting. Evgeni is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Painters.