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The article explores Bulgaria's involvement in the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space, a platform that has greatly influenced Bulgarian scenography. Despite challenges faced during the communist era, Bulgarian stage designers and directors were able to exchange ideas and experiences through the Quadrennial. The article showcases the innovative and creative approaches taken by Bulgarian scenographers, particularly in exhibitions like "The Artist and The Theatre" and the sixth edition of the Quadrennial. The article emphasizes the significance of personal interaction between artists and the audience, a key theme in the national exhibitions at PQ 2023. The Bulgarian pavilion at the Quadrennial exhibition focuses on theatrical costumes and props, featuring items from thirty scenographers. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the objects and give them new meaning, sparking discussions about the fate of theater props and the absence of theater museums in Bulgaria. The exhibition prompts a reevaluation of our relationship with material and consumerist culture. [Extracted from the article] |
