Ivan Minekov
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Born on January 28, 1947 in the small town of Pazardjik, Ivan Minekov (Bulgarian: Иван Минеков) is one of the most appreciated contemporary Bulgarian sculptors.
A graduate of the Academy for Fine Arts "Nicolae Grigorescu" in Bucharest, Romania (1970-1975), under Professor Paul Vasilescu's beneficial guidance, Ivan Minekov's striking talent quickly attracted the attention of the Bulgarian artistic society.
In the early years of his career, Ivan Minekov participated in all common exhibitions in Bulgaria, as well as in representative exhibitions in Europe. In 1988 his work was chosen as a symbol of the second allied space journey of Bulgaria and Russia - "Shipka '88". Long before the disintegration of Communism in Bulgaria, Minekov's works became well known throughout the circles of internationally acknowledged art lovers.
Today Minekov's works are owned by private collectors throughout Europe, Israel and Japan. In the year of 2000, Minekov's inclination towards mythology and history brought to life Dimiter Peshev's portrait, honoring the great politician for saving the Bulgarian Jews in World War II. The bust has proudly found its place in the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg.
