The artist Vladimir Kondarev, longtime director of the City Art Gallery "Georgi Danchov Zografina" in Chirpan, died today at the age of 63, the municipal press center reported. 

His life and work were connected with the city of Yavorov.

"We mourn together with the relatives of the outstanding sculptor, artist, public figure and friend Vladimir Kondarev, who left us without time. It is difficult to find words with which to express our pain for the heavy loss. Chirpan and Art lost an incredible talent who sculpted history of our city with his paintings and sculptures", says the Municipality of Chirpan. 

The creator's love for his hometown is embodied in numerous works created by him, which bring blessings and wisdom and place him in the treasury of Bulgarian culture.

Kondarev is the author of numerous solo exhibitions.

He participated in dozens of public exhibitions and plein airs in the country, illustrated dozens of poetry collections and fiction texts.

The farewell to Vladimir Kondarev will be held on July 21, 2022 in the chapel of the Chirpan cemetery park, adds BTA.