Nina Ruseva

Nina Ruseva is a Lecturer at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film 'Krustyo Sarafov', specializing in Film and Television Design and Animation within the Faculty of Screen Arts. She holds a Doctorate in Art History and Fine Arts from the National Academy of Arts, Sofia (2002), and a Secondary School diploma in Textiles from the Secondary School of Applied Arts, Sofia (1996).

• Research/Practice Focus: Set design for cinema and advertising, animation, installation art, and visual arts. Her work spans film projects like Organica and over 30 solo exhibitions internationally, including venues like the National Gallery Sofia, Vienna's Dom Wittgenstein, and the European Parliament Collection.

Exhibitions & Recognition: Key solo exhibitions include:
- 2023: National Gallery 'Square 500', Sofia
- 2022: 'Mission' Gallery (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- 2014: 'Pictures from the Road' in Vienna
- 2009: 'Teacher and Student' in Netherlands

• Awards Overview: Multiple painting awards/nominations from Bulgaria's national competitions, including the Allianz B-Ya, Sofia Mayor's Office, and Union of Bulgarian Artists.

Grants & Collaborations: Works in international festivals, plein airs, and partnerships with institutions like the Bulgarian Cultural Institute and European Parliament.

Labs/Teams: Active in animation film festivals, notably with Organica, and collaborates with academic and cultural institutions across Bulgaria and Europe.