Rossitsa Gicheva-Meimari

Rossitsa Gicheva-Meimari is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Fine Arts, New Bulgarian University. She holds a PhD in Art Theory (2012) and has taught courses on Ancient Art, Thracian Art, Cultural Models of Antiquity, and Modern Curator Practices.

• Education: PhD in Art Theory (NBU, 2012); MA in Ancient Religion and Culture (NBU, 1995); BA in Ancient and Medieval History and Thracology (Sofia University, 1991)

Her research focuses on Classical religion and art, Classical heritage in Balkan culture, art neuropsychology, and art therapy. She has curated over 20 exhibitions at Enakor Auction House and contributed to educational programs on cultural heritage.

Recent publications analyze synesthetic connections in art, Thracian funerary practices, and contemporary art exhibitions. She specializes in translating Bulgarian cultural context into international academic discourse.

Professional roles include:

• 2013–present: Senior Assistant Professor at NBU
• 2005–2012: Director of BA Program 'Culture and Art'
• 2012–2020: Director of General Education Courses

She serves as Scientific Editor for Enakor Studies and has collaborated with the Center for Bulgarian-European Cultural Dialogues. Her curatorial work emphasizes Ukrainian cultural resilience and Bulgarian modern art documentation.