Indo European Art Impressions

To mark the Europe Weeks 2024 and to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties of India and Bulgaria, an art exhibit “Indo-European Art Impressions- Through the Eyes of Indian Artist- Kiran Soni Gupta” is being organized at the Embassy of Bulgaria on Chandragupta Marg Chanakayapuri in New Delhi.  Ambassador Nikolay Yankov is proud to apprise all of the enriching relations between these two friendly countries growing over the years. The relations between India and Bulgaria are longstanding, warm and friendly. The two countries that happen to be ancient civilizations are proud of their glorious cultural heritage.  People to people contacts and cultural links between the two countries pre-date the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1954 and there are traces of contacts between the people of the two countries as early as the 8^th century AD. Bilateral high-level relations have strengthened with the heads of State visiting India and Bulgaria the two independent nations States have developed a close, cordial and multi-dimensional relationship.  In 2014 bilateral trade was at 170 million US dollars. The trade volume has grown 50%. There is big scope of expanding the current bilateral trade basket. Likewise, India culture has enjoyed considerable popularity including Tagore, Amrita pritam as wells classics like Ramayana, Mahabharta and Panchatantra etc. Much of Bulgarian literature has been translated to Indian languages. This is the first time that the diplomatic relations are being celebrated through visual expression.

The Art Exhibition showcases 105 works of the internationally acclaimed artist bureaucrat Kiran Soni Gupta. The art works are based on her travels in Europe and sharing of cultures between India and European nations.  Many of these works are in Oil on Canvas along with some acrylics and fascinating free flowing watercolors. One can appreciate the minute observations of European landscapes, culture and people. The bold strokes and color compositions are worth noting.

The Art Exhibition is slated to open on 7^th May 2024 at 5.30 pm. The Exhibition will continue till the 15^th May 11 am to 6 pm daily. The works have been executed in many mediums and styles. Their visual expression will surely help us to connect further and to break the barriers to common understanding.  This unique art exhibition would promote international integration and binding friendship in a very meaningful way.