The countdown is on! In just one week, museum professionals from around the world will gather in Dubai for the 27th ICOM General Conference 2025. The first lineup of speakers, keynote speakers, and mentors has been revealed, with more exciting announcements to come each week as we approach the event. You can now explore the outline of the conference programme on the ICOM Dubai 2025…
Behind the book “Mosaic of the Past of Stara Zagora” are many years of work, curiosity and research from various sources of the events that are presented in it. This was said by its scientific editor, Prof. Sofia Vasileva, PhD, on the occasion of the premiere of the second supplemented edition of the collection, which took place at the National Library “St. St. Cyril and…
Dear friends, On October 14, 2025, Tuesday, at 6:00 PM in Sofia, in the lobby of the second floor of the National Library “St. Cyril and Methodius”, the second expanded edition of the collection “Mosaic of the Past of Stara Zagora” by authors Svetla Dimitrova and Snezhana Marinova will be presented. Professor Sofia Vasileva will speak about the book and the authors. The book contains…
Participate in the Global Webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums! The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) invites all ICOM members to the Global webinar on the Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics on 6 October 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00 (CEST). You are invited to learn more on the third draft of the revised Code of Ethics and its…
Dear colleagues, You have been invited to submit a paper. Call for papers We would like to direct your attention to an international conference organized as a part of the iNCLUSION Erasmus project aiming to bring together museum professionals, educators, disability advocates, and cultural policymakers to explore inclusion in cultural heritage. Where? Boğaziçi University (Istanbul, Türkiye) When? January 10, 2026 Final date for submission of…
The project “Heritage with Care – Cultural Memory for People with Dementia”, developed by the NGO Alzheimer Bulgaria in partnership with the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum “Etar”, is among the eight funded proposals under the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund – a program supporting innovative and inclusive initiatives in Southeastern Europe. Out of 86 applicant organizations from 11 countries, the proposal was recognized for its focus on including people with dementia in…
Condolences on behalf of the Bulgarian National Committee of ICOM It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Dr. Ekaterina Tsekova – long-time director of the National Polytechnic Museum (NPTM) and a leading figure in Bulgarian museum work. Her loss is immense for all who knew her and worked with her. Dr. Tsekova was an active member of the International Council…
Dear colleagues, The team of the project “Growing but not aging: semantic and 3D technologies for the history of streets and buildings in Sofia” with the lead organization IBCT-BAS and funded by the Scientific Research Fund in 2024, invites you to participate in a conference on the topic “The Modern City: Legacies, Technologies, Representations”, which will be held on November 20-21, 2025 in Sofia,…
NATIONAL GALLERY/ SOFIA ARSENAL – MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART presents Mariana Vasileva Flying and Other Everyday Needs July 3 – August 24, 2025 Curator: Dr. Nadezhda Djakova Opening: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. SAMSI, 2 Cherni Vrah Blvd. Born in Bulgaria, Mariana Vasileva has lived and worked in Germany for many years. She has had few exhibitions in her home country. Now the audience…
ICOM Awards Competition Dear Colleagues, The ICOM website now has a separate page describing the Annual ICOM BNC Awards, their presentation and the ways to participate in the competition. The page can be found at the following web address: https://icombulgaria.org/en/home/awards Under the Statute of the Award you will also find the application for participation in the competition. Best regards, The BNC of ICOM Hits: 96