Emil Stoychev
1935 – Was born in Sofia.
1952 – Worked as an artist at the Music Theatre in Sofia.
Since 1960 has participated in various art events
in the country.
In 1979 and in 1985 received two awards for the art
of painting in the name of Vladimir Dimitrov-Maistora.
Since 1991 has been living between Sofia and Paris.
2003 – Decorated with Stara Planina, 1st degree,
the highest state honour.
2010 – Doctor Honoris Causa of the National Art Academy.
2011 – Awarded the national Zahari Zograf prize for
outstanding achievements in fine arts.
Emil Stoychev has staged an impressive number of his art
exhibitions in Bulgaria, France, Japan, USA, Germany,
Belgium, etc. Proud owners of his paintings are the National
Art Gallery, famous public galleries and private collections
across Europe, America and Asia.