(30 September 2016) “The world of myth and spirituality between past and present” is the title of Angela Occhipinti’s solo exhibition of Angela Occhipinti – an emblematic figure of contemporary Italian art – which can be visited until Sunday, October 16 at the Museum of History in Sofia (Banski Square, 1). Organised by the Italian Institute of Culture in collaboration with the Museum; the exhibition was installed for the occasion of Sofia festival, held on October 18. “The world of myth and spirituality between past and present” is dedicated to the history of the Bulgarian capital over the millennia and represents a variety of works that are based on the four elements: air, water, earth and fire. One painting contains all of the most significant dates from the birth of the city of Sofia to the present day. Occhipinti has a long and distinguished career behind her. In addition to receiving numerous awards she is a true Italian artist: in recent years, she has been invited to give lectures on the engraving techniques and artist books at the Universities of Chicago, Stockholm, Ankara, Istanbul, Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Rabat, Tainan, Taipei, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Salta, San Paolo. Her works are in private collections and in museums of modern art in Italy and abroad. (PO / red)
