"She holds the truth—the holy truth!" — Art critic Maximilian Kirov
His exact words, spoken in the 1967 documentary Малката художничка и Големите (The Little Artist and the Grown-Ups), filmed during Vanet's first exhibition at just 10 years old. He described her work as "exceptional".
An archival moment from the beginning of Vanet's artistic journey.
Ivanka Petrova-Tzekov aka VANET (Vania Petrova, as she was known then, at the age of ten) member of Adagp Paris.
"She holds the truth, the holy truth"- Art critic Maximilian Kirov on Vanet's painting
CINQUANTENAIRE DE LA TROISIEME EXPOSITION DE VANET LE MONDE PICTURAL DE VANIA PETROVA DE 1974. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF VANET'S THIRD EXHIBITION (1974).
Le 29 janvier 1974 dans la salle au 108 rue Rakovski a eu lieu l'ouverture de la troisième exposition de Vanet- connue alors sous le nom de Vania Petrova- âgée de 17 ans.
On January 29, 1974 in the room at 108 Rakovski Street took place the opening of Vanet's third exhibition- known as Vania Petrova at that time - aged 17.
Ivanka Petrova-Tzekova aka VANET, A selection of press articles about her third exhibition in 1974 (not exhaustive).
Christine Tzekova aka Christy with her painting Eternal Hope and Vanet, all rights reserved 2023
The exhibition The World of Vanet and Christy presents the work of the French Bulgarian professional artists, mother and daughter, Ivanka Petrova-Tzekov aka Vanet and Christine Tzekova aka Christy. It's the occasion to celebrate 56 years since the advent of their world of imagination, freedom and fantasy.
With her first solo exhibition in 1967 Vanet became known as "Vanya - the child prodigy"in Sofia. The Bulgarian cinematography created then the film "The Little Artist and the Big Ones". In love with the French language, Vanet's interest in modern art led her to Paris. Born in a small room on Pigalle street, Christine grew up at the foot of Montmartre. Vanet is inspired by the human figure in festive clothes, whereas Christine very quickly turns to abstract art, which gives her more freedom to express her thoughts and feelings.
Vanet and Christy have been working together on artistic events for many years. In 2013 they founded their association Paris-Vanet-Art. Their last exhibition Bulgarian Letters in Paris dedicated to the Cyrillic alphabet, took place in November and December 2022.
In the 1960s, the media and the public were asking themselves how long this optimistic world would last, how it would be preserved and how it would evolve. "Sunshine for the Freezing Sparrows" is one of the published articles which underlines the radiating warmth of an artistic world. Today, the torch is carried by Christine, who has no intentions of abandoning it because more than ever, people need love, care and resilience.
The exhibition can be visited from 18 to 30 September in the Sofia City Library.
Extrait vidéo de l'exposition Le monde de Vanet et Christy
L’exposition Le monde de Vanet et Christy présente les créations des artistes professionnelles franco-bulgares, mère et fille, Ivanka Petrova-Tzekova, dite Vanet, et Christine Tzekova, dite Christy. Leur monde d’imagination, de liberté et de fantaisie fête ses 56 ans depuis sa naissance.
La première exposition personnelle de Vanet, lorsque elle devient connue comme « Vanya – l’enfant prodige » a lieu en 1967 à Sofia. La cinématographie nationale crée alors le film "La petite artiste et les grands". Amoureuse de la langue française, l’intérêt porté par Vanet à l’art moderne l’amène à Paris. Dans la petite chambre de la rue Pigalle naît Christine et elle grandit au pied de Montmartre. Vanet est inspirée par la figure humaine dans les habits festifs, tandis que Christine s’oriente très vite vers l’art abstrait qui lui procure plus de liberté d’expression de pensées et de sentiments. Depuis de longues années, les deux artistes réalisent ensemble des événements artistiques.
En 2013, elles créent leur association Paris-Vanet-Art pour défendre l’art. Leur dernière exposition "Les lettres bulgares", consacrée à l’alphabet cyrillique, a eu lieu en novembre et décembre 2022 à Paris.
Au cours des années 1960, les médias et le public se posent les questions combien de temps ce monde optimiste subsistera, comment il sera conservé et comment il se développera. Un des articles, intitulé le "Soleil pour les moineaux gelés", parle de la chaleur rayonnante de ce monde artistique. Aujourd'hui, le flambeau est repris par Christine, qui n'a pas l'intention de l'abandonner, car plus que jamais les gens ont besoin d'amour, d'attention et de résilience.
L'exposition peut être visitée du 18 au 30 septembre inclus dans la galerie de la Bibliothèque de la Ville de Sofia.
Poster of the exhibition The World of Vanet and Christy, created by Christine Tzekova aka Christy, 2023, Paris, all rights reserved.
Poster of the exhibition Bulgarian Letters by Vanet and Christy Affiche de l'exposition Lettres bulgares réalisée par Vanet et Christy
Lettres bulgares est une exposition de peintures, réalisée et présentée par l'association Paris-Vanet-Art. Elle rend hommage au cyrillique, le troisième alphabet de l'Union européenne. Un atelier d'initiation pour tous aura lieu dans le cadre de l'exposition.
Entrée libre
Bulgarian Letters is an exhibition of paintings, created and presented by the association Paris-Vanet-Art. It pays homage to Cyrillic, the third alphabet of the European Union. An initiation workshop for all will take place within the framework of the exhibition.
Affiche de l'exposition Le Cabaret de Vanet et Christy Poster of the exhibition The Cabaret of Vanet and Christy
Christine Tzekova dite Christy et Ivanka Petrova dite Vanet dans l'exposition le Cabaret de Vanet et Christy
Accrochage de l'exposition Le Cabaret de Vanet et Christy par l'artiste Christine Tzekova dite Christy
Vue de l'exposition Le Cabaret de Vanet et Christy
КАБАРЕТО НА ВАНЕ И КРИСТИ
С поредна съвместна изложба живопис от Париж наречена “Кабарето на Ване и Кристи” се представят българо-френските автори Иванка Петрова Цекова - Ване и Кристин Цекова - Кристи в гр. София. Двете художествени дарби вървят заедно по собствен творчески път, носейки оптимистичен, динамичен и богат свят.
Родом от София, Ване остава известна като “Ваня детето-чудо” със своята самостоятелна изложба през 1967г. Кристи се ражда и израства в подножието на Монмартър, където изгражда своето абстрактно изкуство. През 2013 г. в Париж те създават асоциацията “Paris Vanet Art”. Вече 14 години двете реализират съвместни изяви като последната в България е изложбата “C’est la vie!”.
“Кабарето на Ване и Кристи” се състои от 1-ви до 15-ти септември 2021 г. в Централния Дом на Съюза на архитектите в България в София.
THE CABARET OF VANET AND CHRISTY
The French-Bulgarian artists from Paris Ivanka Petrova Tzekova aka Vanet and Christine Tzekova aka Christy present another exhibition of paintings called "The Cabaret of Vanet and Christy" in Sofia. The two gifted artists go together on their own creative path, bringing an optimistic, dynamic and rich world.
Born in Sofia, Vanet is known as "Vanya the child prodigy" with her solo exhibition in 1967. Christy was born and raised at the foot of Montmartre, where she built her abstract art. In 2013, in Paris, they founded their association entitled Paris-Vanet-Art. For 14 years Vanet and Christy have been conducting events, the last in Bulgaria being the exhibition "C'est la vie!".
"The Cabaret of Vanet and Christy"
01/09-15/09/2021
in the Central House of the Union of Architects in Bulgaria, in Sofia.
Ivanka Petrova-Tzekov dite Vanet devant son œuvre Ихуу! à son exposition Le Cabaret de Vanet et Christy, 2021 Ivanka Petrova-Tzekova aka Vanet in front of er painting entitled Ихуу! at her exhibition The Cabaret of Vanet and Christy in 2021
Vidéo de l'exposition Le Cabaret de Vanet et Christy (extraits) avec l'artiste Ivanka Petrova-Tzekov dite Vanet et Christine Tzekova dite Christy. Tous droits réservés. All rights reserved.
Ivanka Petrova aka Vanet exhibited her paintings in Algiers during the friendship week Algiers-Sofia, 1968. At 12 years old, she was known as Vania Petrova.
Ivanka Petrova dite Vanet a exposé ses peintures à Alger pendant la semaine d'amitié Alger-Sofia, 1968. A 12 ans, elle était connue sous le nom de Vania Petrova.
.jpg)
