Biography
Milena Gaytandzhieva was born in 1980 in Yambol, Bulgaria. She completed her secondary education at the National High School of Fine Arts "Dimitar Dobrovich" in Sliven, Bulgaria (1994–1999), and later continued her studies at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Arts (2000–2004).
Her artistic practice spans painting, applied graphics, and design. Through her work, Milena explores the relationship between nature, emotions, and abstract form, using a wide range of techniques and materials to create dynamic and expressive compositions.
Milena Gaytandzhieva has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as international art events. She was a finalist in the MOST – Vivacom Art Hall 2025 contemporary art competition in Bulgaria and exhibited at The Other Art Fair London 2025, an internationally recognised art fair supporting independent artists. In 2026, she presented her work at Art Shopping at Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, exhibiting as an independent artist.
Her achievements include being named among the VAA Art100 International 2025 Winning Artists, as well as receiving several awards and distinctions in the field of contemporary art in Bulgaria and internationally. Her artworks are held in private and corporate collections in Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, France, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and other countries.
Milena Gaytandzhieva was born in 1980 in Yambol, Bulgaria. She completed her secondary education at the National High School of Fine Arts "Dimitar Dobrovich" in Sliven, Bulgaria (1994–1999), and later continued her studies at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Arts (2000–2004).
Her artistic practice spans painting, applied graphics, and design. Through her work, Milena explores the relationship between nature, emotions, and abstract form, using a wide range of techniques and materials to create dynamic and expressive compositions.
Milena Gaytandzhieva has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as international art events. She was a finalist in the MOST – Vivacom Art Hall 2025 contemporary art competition in Bulgaria and exhibited at The Other Art Fair London 2025, an internationally recognised art fair supporting independent artists. In 2026, she presented her work at Art Shopping at Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, exhibiting as an independent artist.
Her achievements include being named among the VAA Art100 International 2025 Winning Artists, as well as receiving several awards and distinctions in the field of contemporary art in Bulgaria and internationally. Her artworks are held in private and corporate collections in Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, France, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and other countries.
Education
2000 - 2004
National Academy of Applying Art
1994 - 1999
High School for Applied Arts
2000 - 2004
National Academy of Applying Art
1994 - 1999
High School for Applied Arts
Awards
2025
VAA Art100 International Winning Artists
The Visual Artists Association proudly presents VAA Art100 International, celebrating the 100 most outstanding and visionary artists recognised this year. These artists have been selected for their creativity, originality, and impact, representing the very best in contemporary art today. The winners are to be featured in the VAA Art100 International, a prestigious, curated publication celebrating exceptional contemporary artists. Each artist is to be showcased alongside their artworks, providing a look at their creative practice for collectors, galleries, and art industry professionals worldwide. This publication helps increase artists’ visibility and professional reach within the global art market. Featured alongside their peers, Art100 winners are presented in a widely distributed volume that reflects the breadth and quality of contemporary practice today.
2025
VAA Art100 International Winning Artists
The Visual Artists Association proudly presents VAA Art100 International, celebrating the 100 most outstanding and visionary artists recognised this year. These artists have been selected for their creativity, originality, and impact, representing the very best in contemporary art today. The winners are to be featured in the VAA Art100 International, a prestigious, curated publication celebrating exceptional contemporary artists. Each artist is to be showcased alongside their artworks, providing a look at their creative practice for collectors, galleries, and art industry professionals worldwide. This publication helps increase artists’ visibility and professional reach within the global art market. Featured alongside their peers, Art100 winners are presented in a widely distributed volume that reflects the breadth and quality of contemporary practice today.
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