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Borjana Ventzislavova

Bulgarian artist Borjana Ventzislavova sits in a colourful hammock in her studio, where she works with video, film, photography and installations and often shows her work in public spaces.

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Borjana Ventzislavova (born in Sofia, Bulgaria) lives in Vienna and works with video, film, photography, installation and often works in public space. In her practice she often blurs the boundaries between documentary and fiction exploring the connection between personal experiences and societal issues. Borjana Ventzislavova’s works have been presented internationally at Kunstforum Wien, National Gallery Sofia or ICA London, and at festivals such as transmediale in Berlin. The artist received numerous awards, including the City of Vienna Promotion Award 2017, and has participated in residencies in London, Rome, Los Angeles, and New York. Her works are included in collections of the Belvedere 21 or the Viennese museum MUSA.