Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

CCA Toplocentrala presents a retrospective exhibition following the birth and development of the project from its dream-phase to the active cultural institution that it is today. ‘A Dream For a Space 7+3 Years Toplocentrala’ is a recollection of official, archival material enriched with the private database of the people, who have helped build the art centre, thus combining the institutional narrative with that of the individual. 

The Toplocentrala Gallery - Cube will be the host of a spatially non-invasive exhibition titled 'ToploCentering', which occupies the walls in such a delicate way, as to allow for the hall to become a platform for the numerous events and meetings on the IETM agenda. Opposed to each other will be two centres aka clusters of data (visual, textual and tangible), revealing the past of Toplocentrala on one side and the present on the other. The rich history of planning, fighting for and defending the realisation of this project will face or mirror its vivid present of organising, maintaining and preserving this haven for theatre, dance, music, painting, sculpture, photography and many more.

An extension to the cluster of operative years of Toplocentrala will be a smaller-scale exhibition situated in front of the Cube - in the dedicated ‘Project Space’. There will be a key timeline of Toplocentrala with additional photographs and video, as well as a display of the most important achievements for the performative and visual art worlds, including a variety of statistics that emphasise the colourful, diverse and ever-growing world of Toplocentrala and the local art scene. The exhibitions aim to pay homage to the many years and people, efforts and ambitions that sparked this dream and continuously create the flame that keeps burning today. 

Accessibility: You can take the walk at your own pace. See the Practical Information for details about accessibility at Toplocentrala.

Address: Sofia Center, Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd 15, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria | Event Map | Venue Accessibility

Ending point: Toplocentrala
Address: ul. "Emil Berzinsnt Map |  Event Map | Venue Accessibility

Freedom Lives Here.

Sofia boasts a relatively small but unpredictable and diverse independent scene. Discover the city through the perspective of grassroots venues, legislative loopholes and sustainable models of venue management. Learn about the ways our turbulent recent past and current political vacuum made it possible for venues and collectives to emerge and thrive, creatively challenging the seemingly impossible circumstances. 

Guide: Stephan Prohorov

Accessibility: The walk is 3km and will take 2 hours.

Maximum number of participants: 25. This session requires pre-registration.

Please note this session is now full.

Address: ul. "Emil Berzinski" 5, 1408 Yuzhen, Sofia | Event Map | Venue Accessibility 

A quiet space for participants to unwind.