Interview with Mihail Kamberov

By: Svetlana Dicheva, Bulgarian National Radio

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After a contest organized by the National Federation of French Culture, Bulgarian artist Mihail Kamberov was named Europe's Best Artist. The jury wrote in its reasoning for the award that he is honoured for his remarkable artistic perception and fine technique.

The award comes after the artist's participation in the Paris Salon d'Automne. Last year, when the Salon celebrated its 100th anniversary, Kamberov was the only participant representing Bulgaria. His painting, "Memory," was on display along with works by 900 other artists from all over the world.

The Federation has notified Kamberov that he is also honoured for lifetime achievement. This award was handed to him in Paris in a roadshow which featured 17 of his works.

Besides, Kamberov has received the Federation's Golden Canvas Award that is given to artists who had received 6 golden medals. The famous Bulgarian artist was awarded 8 golden medals consecutively. The "Golden canvas" is an equivalent of "Oscar" and "Csezare" award in cinema, "Moliere" in theatre and "Golden disc" in music.

Kamberov was born in Sofia in 1952. He graduated from the National Academy of Art in Sofia. He is a member of artists' associations in Bulgaria, Belgium, and France (including the European Art Group of the National Federation of French Culture). Since 1990, he has staged one-man shows in Japan, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, France, and Switzerland.

Svetlana Dicheva met the artist in his private gallery in Sofia.

 

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