After its presentations in two Bulgarian cities, Kiri-e Academy is visiting Burgas with an exhibition of works by Bulgarian and Japanese authors, called "季節感 Kisetsukan - A Sense of the Seasons". The exhibition will open on November 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgi Baev Hall of the Morsko Casino Cultural Center. Kiri-e is a traditional Japanese art of creating paintings by cutting paper. Using a fine and extremely precise technique, an ordinary sheet of paper is transformed into a work of art. Kiri-e Academy exhibitions are now a traditional part of the Days of Japanese Culture in Bulgaria. This year, the initiative presents the work of Bulgarian and Japanese authors in three different cities, with Burgas being the third host of the exhibition. The theme of this year's exhibition is seasonality, which holds a special place in Japanese culture and aesthetics. Since ancient times, the change of seasons has been closely linked to the lives of the Japanese. It is reflected both in the relationship between man and nature, and in the symbolism and decoration of everyday objects. In Japanese culture, colors, motifs, and symbols often carry messages that help us recognize a particular season. Sometimes these signs are obvious and easy to read, while other times they reveal deeper and more subtle meanings. Similar symbolism is also present in Bulgarian culture, creating interesting points of contact between the two artistic traditions. The seasons are also reflected in the works of authors working in the Kiri-e technique. Sometimes this is a conscious choice, expressed through specific images and symbols, and other times it is a natural reflection of the artist's personal feeling for the world and nature. As a side program of the exhibition on November 20 and 21, from 11:00 to 17:00, free creative workshops will be held , in which everyone will be able to experience the art of Kiri-e and try to create a picture themselves by cutting out paper. Participation is free, without prior registration. The exhibition is part of the official program of the 37th Days of Japanese Culture in Bulgaria and is being held with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria. All lovers of Japanese culture and art are welcome to visit the exhibition and discover the beauty of Kiri-e through the eyes of Bulgarian and Japanese artists.
- Date
- 16 November 2026 – 26 November 2026
- Address
- Sea garden, Burgas
- Admission
- Free
