🎧 The fourth episode is here!

In this episode, we explore the life and work of the artist and educator Prof. Vasil Stoilov.

The variety of preserved documents, notes, school notebooks, and other archival materials created by the artist helped us to tell his story, relying on his voice and supported by the stories of his relatives.

Each page in Vasil's archive not only confirms known facts and events about him but, in a manner unique to manuscripts, they add to his story depth and nuance — revealing the subtle hues of time and intricate details often overlooked in complex texts written by academics and critics. Happy listening! 💜

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💭 Whatever you take away from the story, we'd love to hear it. Please share it with us here or on ⁠Instagram⁠ at @contours.podcast or write to us at 📩 ⁠⁠hello@contours.bg⁠⁠.

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🙏 Special thanks to Laurel Zmolek-Smith, whose beautiful voice is guiding you through the captivating story of Vasil Stoilov, and ⁠Maria Kokalanova⁠⁠⁠ whose vocal performance adds truly Bulgarian vibes to this story.

All archival materials (prints, manuscripts & visuals) have been provided by the University Archives of the ⁠⁠New Bulgarian University⁠⁠.

All archival sound recordings have been provided by ⁠the ⁠⁠Archival Fund⁠ of ⁠Bulgarian National Radio⁠⁠⁠.

The first season of the audio series Contours was realized with the financial support of the ⁠⁠⁠National Culture Fund⁠⁠⁠ under the "Debuts" program and in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠ProCasters⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Alike⁠⁠⁠.

🎧 Четвъртият и финален епизод за първи сезон на Контури е тук!

Многообразието от запазени документи, записки, бележки, ученически тетрадки и още редица архивни материали, създадени от художника и академик проф. Васил Стоилов, ни помогнаха да разкажем историята му, осланяйки се на неговия глас, подкрепен от разказите на близките му.

Изобщо всеки лист в архива му не просто потвърждава известни за него факти и събития, но по присъщ само на ръкописа начин, им придават плътност и цвят - цветът на времето, на детайлите. Приятно слушане! 💜

👀 Визуалните материали към епизода са в нашия сайт.

💭 Каквото и да си вземеш от разказа ще се радваме да го чуем. Сподели го с нас тук или в ⁠Instagram⁠ на @contours.podcast или ни пиши на 📩 hello@contours.bg.

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👀 Линк към статията за "Цензурата по времето на комунизма", сп. Култура

🫶 Благодарим и на талантливата Мария Кокаланова за вокалното изпълнение, което добави щрих от нашия фолклор и към тази история.

Архивните звукозаписи в епизодите са предоставени от ⁠Архивен Фонд⁠ на БНР - Българско национално радио.

Сезон първи от аудио поредицата се реализира с финансовата подкрепа на Национален фонд „Култура“ по програма „Дебюти“ и в партньорство с ProCasters & Alike.

The third episode is here! 🧑‍🎨

Zlatyu Boyadzhiev's story is marked by several painful events, but one specific incident serves as a defining moment in his life and artistic journey. Although they share a common theme, the two phases in Zlatyu's creative work radically differ in his drawing style.

Since childhood, he has been drawn to the fields, the massive and smooth curves of the Rhodope Mountains, people, and animals. Many childhood memories will later find a place in his paintings.

🎧 Listen to the episode on your preferred podcast platform or our website: https://www.contours.bg/en/episodes/003

💭 Whatever you take away from the story, we'd love to hear it. Share it with us here or on ⁠Instagram⁠ at @contours.podcast or write to us at 📩 hello@contours.bg. Happy listening! 💙

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🙏 Special thanks to Laurel Zmolek-Smith, whose beautiful voice is guiding you through the captivating story of Zlatyu Boyadzhiev, and Maria Kokalanova⁠⁠ whose vocal performance adds truly Bulgarian vibes to this story.

All archival sound recordings have been provided by ⁠the ⁠Archival Fund⁠ of ⁠Bulgarian National Radio⁠⁠.

The first season of the audio series Contours was realized with the financial support of the ⁠⁠National Culture Fund⁠⁠ under the "Debuts" program and in partnership with ⁠⁠ProCasters⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Alike⁠⁠.