Nanyu Bakalov

Nanyu Konstantinov Bakalov (b. 1983, Lovech, Bulgaria) is a sculptor, painter, and visual artist based in Veliko Tarnovo. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and works from his studio at the Rafael Mihaylov Exhibition Halls. Bakalov’s practice explores material, form, and the expressive potential of sculpture and painting.
He is also the founder and creative force behind Vertex Climbing Holds, designing innovative climbing holds and sculptural volumes for indoor climbing walls.
Awards
2015 Culture Award, Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo – Most Successful Artistic Debut
2014 Third Prize, National Competition “Paper in Contemporary Art”

Master’s Degree in Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Veliko Tarnovo University “St. Cyril and St. Methodius”
Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, specialization in Painting, Veliko Tarnovo University
High School of Visual Arts “Todor Kirkov”

Co Exhibition with Hristo Hristov "Check", October 2025
“Three Years Later” (with Yordan Parushev and students), 2011
Solo Exhibition “Flight of the Spirit”, 2009
“Po Z”, 2008
“Zelenka 11”, 2007
Autumn Salon, Lovech, 2006