Biography

Georges Papazoff (1894-1972) is a Bulgarian painter born in the city of Yambol, who spent almost all his life in France. He is the flagman of the Bulgarian modern fine arts. Throughout his life he experimented in different styles – expressionism, abstractionism, symbolism. George Papazoff is a painter of world dimension. The Bulgarian Salvador Dali. While working in Paris, he is part of the world‘s art elite. George Papazoff meets and talks with Joan Miró, Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee. The life of the genius is never easy. In parallel with the brilliant development in his art, he began to face ungratefulness and envy in Paris, which is why he settled in the province and worked there in loneliness. George Papazoff was rediscovered by the Bulgarian art historain Andrei Nakov, who lives and works in France. Andrei Nakov succeeded to convince him to return and start exhibiting again in Paris. The art of George Papazoff is extremely expressive. His works immerse you in a sea of good feelings, nice emotions and thoughts. Unique for him is the amazing closeness to nature and the warm presence of the heaven, the sea, the field, the man. Maybe an imprint from the childhood spent in Bulgaria. And for sure – an incredibly strong personality and a great talent.