MELBA Meetings with Aleksi Ivanov, Nikolay Bozhilov and STUDIO TASH
On 30 September, at 19:00, we look forward to welcoming you to the 29th edition of MELBA MEETINGS at Toplocentrala. Our guests are Aleksi Ivanov, Nikolay Bozhilov and STUDIO TASH.
Aleksi Ivanov is a multidisciplinary artist working in the fields of contemporary mural art, illustration, and street art. He began doing graffiti in 2003, later moving towards street art and specifically the revitalization of neglected urban spaces. His style is illustrative and easily recognizable, featuring characteristic characters reminiscent of cartoon heroes that interact with their surroundings.
Nikolay Bozhilov is a fashion designer whose work unites sculptural functionality with a harmony between nature and technology. In 2013 he graduated with honors from the National Academy of Arts, later earning a PhD in fashion design. He is co-founder of the creative space CONETS, and his academic background combined with his contemporary aesthetic has established him as a leading name on both the Bulgarian and international stage.
Nikolay is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Triumph Inspiration Award (London, 2010), the Golden Needle for “Young Designer of the Year” (2010 and 2013), the OFFFASHION Prize (Poland, 2011), the Big See Award (2022), and the Kyoto Design Award (2023). His collections, created with an ethical approach, have been featured in prestigious media and showcased at platforms such as Sofia Design Week, Berlin Fashion Week, and Slovenian Design Week.
STUDIO TASH is a design studio founded by Margarita Rangelova and Marta Moskova. The two met while studying at Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, where they discovered shared interests and aesthetic pursuits that brought them together as a creative duo. With backgrounds in metalworking, ceramics, glass, and textiles, Margarita and Marta combine sensitivity to material with an experimental approach. In the work of STUDIO TASH, natural forms and textures intertwine with bold artistic exploration to create objects that captivate, invite interaction, and transcend their practical function.
Organizer: Komplekt
Main partner: Fashion Days
MELBA MEETINGS is part of the Melba Design Initiatives by Studio Komplekt. In Melba Meetings we present current and remarkable projects by local design heroes. Experience and know-how are shared about their realization, with a focus on the ideas, details, and processes behind each one.
