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Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist who was not well appreciated until after his death. Gauguin was later recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style that were distinguishably different from Impressionism. His work was influential to the French avant-garde and many modern artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Gauguin’s art became popular after his death; partially from the efforts of art dealer Ambroise Vollard who organized exhibitions of his work late in his career, as well as assisting in organizing two important posthumous exhibitions in Paris. Many of his paintings were in the possession of Russian collector Sergei Shchukin as well as other important collections.

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The children of Ruse on a research mission

27.03.2017

The State Archive, Ruse Free Spirit City Foundation and Econt Foundation invite the children of Ruse to participate in an exciting research mission called “Stories and photos from my city”.

Every city and every family have their stories. Some of them are well-known and even described in books. Others are alive but are only kept in the families. And when those stories are told to more people, their lives are extended.

If they wish to participate in the research mission, children should interview older family members, find interesting family stories and share them, along with photographs. They should be published until October 30, 2017 on the facebook page of the contest.

The story which gathers most likes on Facebook will receive the big prize – a mobile phone. The most exciting stories will also be awarded and every participant will receive a diploma “Guardian of family memory”.

The winners will be announced on November 15, 2017.