Velichko Minekov
1928 – Was born in Malo Konare, Pazardzhik
District.
1954 – Graduated from the National Art
Academy in Sofia, Major in Sculpture with
Professor Lyubomir Dalchev.
1959 – Participated in the First World Youth
Biennale in Paris.
1964 – Lecturing in Sculpture at the National
Art Academy in Sofia.
1976–1983 – Rector of the National Art
Academy in Sofia.
2006 – Decorated with Stara Planina,
1st degree, the highest state honour for his
overall contribution to fine arts.
Velichko Minekov has an impressive record
of art shows in Bulgaria and abroad. His works
are proudly owned by the National Art Gallery,
Sofia City Gallery, by a number of art galleries
across the country and private collections abroad.