This autumn, DOT Sofia opens its doors to KvARTal Festival, welcoming visitors with its distinctive style, exceptional taste, and perspective on contemporary Bulgarian art.
During KvARTal Festival, DOT Sofia Art Collection, led by Art Director Vesselina Sarieva, will invite audiences to discover "The Choir of the Women's Market", a large-scale project by the artistic duo Boris Missirkov and Georgi Bogdanov. The audiovisual installation is part of the long-term SOFIA STATION programme, dedicated to exploring the cultural memory and contemporary identity of the area surrounding the Women's Market.
The installation comprises 50 video screens, introducing viewers to the characters of the Women's Market -vendors, barbers, butchers, craftspeople, migrants, and local residents. They speak or sing directly to the camera, as if engaged in a video conversation with an unseen interlocutor.
The sound composition begins as a chaotic polyphony, with each person speaking in their own language and telling their own story. Gradually, rhythm emerges from the apparent disorder: individual words are repeated, voices become synchronised, and eventually merge into a shared melody.
Kaloyan Dimitrov is the composer and sound editor; Aleksandar Rizov is responsible for programming and technical realisation; Teodora Niforu conducted the research and field coordination; and Neda Milanova is the project manager.
The exhibition is on view at the DOT Sofia exhibition space from 16 September to 10 October 2026, with free admission.
"The Choir of the Women's Market" is a production of AGITPROP. The project is realised with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Artist-led Tour
During KvARTal Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the project and learn more about its development and creation in the company of the artists Boris Missirkov and Georgi Bogdanov, together with Vesselina Sarieva, curator of the DOT Sofia Art Collection.
19 September 2026 | 14:00
DOT Sofia, Bratya Miladinovi 46
DOT Sofia × KvARTal Festival
DOT Sofia's participation in KvARTal Festival is a natural continuation of its role as a space for meaningful encounters, contemporary art, and culinary experiences in the heart of Old Sofia.
Located at Bratya Miladinovi 46, DOT Sofia is part of the dynamic urban environment surrounding the Women's Market, bringing together contemporary art, hospitality, and culture in one of Sofia's most distinctive neighbourhoods.
Join us as we step into the vibrant world of contemporary Bulgarian art - together. We look forward to seeing you!
