Original Paintings by Bulgarian Artist Argir Manasiev

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Argir Manasiev (1939 - Present)

This is a lens about Bulgarian artist Argir Manasiev. Born in the city of Blagoevgrad, Argir Mansiev graduated from the Bulgarian National Academy of Fine Arts in 1969 and has devoted his life to painting in a variety of media, including oils, pastels, and watercolors. The careful and harmonious selection of colors allows his pieces to communicate directly with the viewer. Few modern artists' work projects the simplicity and purity of shapes and color, or the expressiveness so typical of his work. His paintings are available to browse or purchase at Gallery Nevena's online collection of contemporary fine art.

Argir Manasiev's Gallery

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Still Life - Fish by Argir Manasiev
Still Life - Flowers by Argir Manasiev
Card Reading by Argir Manasiev
The Hands of the Violinist by Argir Manasiev




The Violinist by Argir Manasiev
Women by Argir Manasiev
Nude by Argir Manasiev
Flowers by Argir Manasiev




Musician by Argir Manasiev
Saxophonist by Argir Manasiev
The Old Mill by Argir Manasiev
Canyon by Argir Manasiev




Composition I by Argir Manasiev
Composition II by Argir Manasiev
The Embrace by Argir Manasiev

More About the Artist

Argir Mansiev has participated in regional and international biennials and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Rene Descartes Medal from the City of Descartes, France. He has also received awards from Saint Jean D'Angely, France (1996), Poitiers, France (1997), Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (2001 and 2004), and Nantes, France (2006).

For the past several years, Argir has taught art in Blagoevgrad and Dupnitsa, Bulgaria. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Painters and the Union of Artists in the French city of Saint Jean D'Angely.

Argir's works have been purchased by national galleries throughout Bulgaria, as well as the National Gallery of Poitiers, France. Several of his pieces have been acquired by major health facilities in Germany. His art can also be found in private collections around the world. Notable collectors include the Chinese Deputy Health Secretary, the former Macedonian Prime Minister Lubcho Georgievgski, and Celine Dion.

Argir Manasiev's Solo Exhibitions

  • Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (1986)
  • Petrich, Bulgaria (1987)
  • Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria (1988)
  • Oestrigen, Germany (1989)
  • Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (1993)
  • Poitiers, France (1994, 1998, 1999)
  • Saint Jean D'Angely, France (1995)
  • Saintes, France (1996, 1997)
Gallery Nevena — Contemporary European Art

Gallery Nevena is an online art gallery specializing in works of contemporary fine art by artists from Bulgaria and Eastern Europe. We offer a wide selection of original oil paintings, pastels, and watercolors. Please visit our online gallery to see more works by this and other artists.

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  • CreativeSpotlite Jan 29, 2008 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    Wondeful Lens.

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful paintings!

    All the best.
  • lovemybob Jan 5, 2008 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Beautiful work! Welcome to The Painting Group!
  • nowandzen Jan 2, 2008 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for sharing this wonderful art.

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