Antony Sofev

Antony Sofev is an established contemporary Bulgarian painter, born on December 6, 1958, in the city of Ruse. In 1986, he graduated in Painting from the National Academy of Arts in Sofia under the guidance of Academician Svetlin Rusev. Immediately after his graduation, he became actively involved in the country's artistic life through a series of solo and group exhibitions.

Sofev's work quickly gained international recognition, leading him to the prestigious Cité Internationale des Arts residency in Paris in 1992. Two years later, following a successful solo exhibition in Austin, Texas, he was named an honorary citizen of the American city. Over the years, the artist has established a strong presence in the Netherlands, regularly organizing exhibitions and participating in art festivals. His canvases have been showcased in galleries across Europe and North America, including Spain, Germany, Austria, Canada, and Turkey.

The style of Antony Sofev is distinguished by a characteristic expressiveness, plasticity, and an original interplay of light and space. In addition to classical painting, his career is marked by conceptual projects, such as the "Rock Birds" eco-project realized in the Rusenski Lom Nature Park. As a long-standing member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists, he has left a lasting mark on contemporary art, and his works are held in galleries and private collections worldwide.