28 Notable alumni of National Academy of Arts
Updated: May 28, 2026 EliteDegrees
National Academy of Arts is ranked #7,989 in the world and #30 in Bulgaria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 28 notable alumni from National Academy of Arts sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with National Academy of Arts won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Dimitar Avramovski–Pandilov
1898-1963 (aged 65)
painter
Dimitar Avramovski–Pandilov is considered the first impressionist painter, the founder of modern Macedonian art.
2. Atanas Hranov
1961-. (aged 65)
painter
Atanas Hranov is a Bulgarian painter and sculptor.
3. Pencho Georgiev
1900-1940 (aged 40)
scenographer
painter
graphic artist
illustrator
Pencho Georgiev was a Bulgarian painter, scenographer and illustrator, especially of children's books.
4. Mihail Simeonov
1929-2021 (aged 92)
sculptor
Mihail Asen Simeonov was a Bulgarian-born artist who moved to Tunis, then New York City, and finally Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
5. Daria Vassilyanska
1928-2017 (aged 89)
painter
Daria Kozmova Vassilyanska was a Bulgarian artist.
6. Rumen Gasharov
1936-. (aged 90)
painter
Rumen Gasharov is a Bulgarian painter. His works have been exhibited internationally, including in 20 independent exhibitions in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, England, Germany, and elsewhere. Gasharov entered the newly created National Arts School of Sofia, Bulgaria in 1951, and in 1962 graduated from the Bulgarian National Academy of Arts under professor Iliya Petrov.
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7. Ivan Mudov
1975-. (aged 51)
performance artist
painter
video artist
installation artist
photographer
Ivan Moudov is a Bulgarian conceptual artist. He is member of the Institute of Contemporary Art - Sofia since 2007.
8. Georgi Yanakiev
1941-2018 (aged 77)
painter
graphic artist
teacher
illustrator
Georgi Stoyanov Yanakiev was a Bulgarian painter, teacher, and graphic artist, one of the main representatives of Bulgarian graphic art, illustration, and painting. He was one of the most distinguished masters of the soft pastel technique in Bulgaria and a longtime teacher at the National Art School "Dimitar Dobrovich" in Sliven.
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9. Vasil Dokev
1938-2017 (aged 79)
painter
Vasil Dokev was a Bulgarian artist. He worked in the field of abstract painting, Bulgarian folklore stage and costume design, theater stage and costume design and graphic design.
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10. Nina Kovacheva
1960-. (aged 66)
painter
artist
Nina Kovacheva, is a French-Bulgarian artist. She lives and works in France.
11. Ilia Beshkov
1901-1958 (aged 57)
painter
caricaturist
draftsperson
teacher
illustrator
Ilia Beshkov Dunov was a Bulgarian painter, graphic artist, comics artist, caricaturist, cartoonist, illustrator, writer and pedagogue.
12. Konstantin Shtarkelov
1889-1961 (aged 72)
painter
Konstantin Georgiev Shtarkelov was a Bulgarian painter. He was born in Sofia and died in Sofia.
13. Elisaveta Konsulova-Vazova
1881-1965 (aged 84)
teacher
painter
visual artist
art critic
journalist
Elisaveta Georgieva Konsulova-Vazova was one of the first women to become a professional artist in Bulgaria. She is credited with being the first Bulgarian woman to paint a nude figure at the State School of Painting and the first woman to host a solo exhibition in Bulgaria. With international study experience, she became a noted art critic, publishing articles focused...
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14. Iassen Ghiuselev
1964-. (aged 62)
painter
visual artist
illustrator
Iassen Ghiuselev is a Bulgarian illustrator of many classic stories including Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland and The King of the Golden River.
15. Lyuben Zidarov
1923-2023 (aged 100)
illustrator
Lyuben Hristov Zidarov was a Bulgarian illustrator and painter.
16. Nikola Petrov
1881-1916 (aged 35)
painter
Nikola Petrov was a Bulgarian landscape painter and graphic artist; also known for his portrait sketches and watercolors.
17. Boryana Rossa
1972-. (aged 54)
painter
video artist
Boryana Rossa is a Bulgarian interdisciplinary artist and curator making performance art, video and photographic work.
18. Ivan Nenov
1902-1997 (aged 95)
painter
Ivan Nenov was a Bulgarian painter.
19. Ivan Kirkov
1932-2010 (aged 78)
sculptor
painter
illustrator
Ivan Kirkov was a Bulgarian painter and illustrator. He graduated from the National Academy of Art in Sofia. He later taught there.
20. Keraca Visulčeva
1911-2004 (aged 93)
painter
Keraca Visulčeva, (7 April 1911–13 January 2004) was a Macedonian and Bulgarian artist who was born in Nestram, in the Manastir Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. Her family moved to Pomorie, Bulgaria, during the Balkan wars, as many Macedonian immigrants did during the same period.
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21. Chudomir (Dimitar Chorbadzhiyski)
1890-1967 (aged 77)
painter
caricaturist
writer
school teacher
politician
Chudomir, born Dimitar Hristov Chorbadjisky (Bulgarian: Димитър Христов Чорбаджийски), was a Bulgarian writer and painter.
22. Theodore Ushev
1968-. (aged 58)
graphic designer
screenwriter
director
illustrator
animator
Theodore Asenov Ushev is a Bulgarian animator, film director and screenwriter based in Montreal. He is best known for his work at the National Film Board of Canada, including the 2016 animated short Blind Vaysha, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France.
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23. Zlatyu Boyadzhiev
1903-1976 (aged 73)
painter
Zlatyu Georgiev Boyadzhiev was a Bulgarian painter. He is known for his portraits and landscapes, depicting mainly the Old Town of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second largest city, and village life in the region.
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24. Svetlin Rusev
1933-2018 (aged 85)
painter
politician
Svetlin Rusev was a Bulgarian artist and a collector of art. He is known for the Svetlin Rusev Donative Exhibition, a permanent art exhibition in Pleven, including over 400 works of Bulgarian and foreign artist donated by him.
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25. Rayko Aleksiev
1893-1944 (aged 51)
painter
caricaturist
journalist
Rayko Nikolov Aleksiev was a Bulgarian painter, caricaturist, and writer of feuilletons. He established Shturets, a hugely successful satirical newspaper, in 1932.
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26. Dechko Uzunov
1899-1986 (aged 87)
painter
politician
Dechko Uzunov was a Bulgarian painter. He was born in Kazanluk and died in Sofia at the age of 87. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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27. Vladimir Dimitrov
1882-1960 (aged 78)
painter
Vladimir "the Master/Maystora" Dimitrov Poppetrov, was a Bulgarian painter, draughtsman and teacher. He is considered one of the most talented 20th century Bulgarian painters and probably the most remarkable stylist in Bulgarian painting in the post-Russo-Turkish War era.
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28. Lubo Kirov
1972-. (aged 54)
musician
Lubomir Tsvetanov Kirov is a Bulgarian pop singer and music producer. He was formerly the lead singer of the band Te and was a member of the jury in the second and third season of music show X Factor.
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