Velichko Minekov (Bulgarian: Величко Минеков; 13 October 1928 – 2 August 2022) was a Bulgarian sculptor.
He was born in the village of Malo Konare, Bulgaria.
Minekov is known as a visual artist for his monumental sculpture and renderings of public figure, and also for having been a member of the eighth and ninth National Assembly from 1982 to 1990.
In 1954, Minekov finished the National Academy class sculpture "Lubomir Dalchev".
He also donated a number of works to the city of Pazardzhik, where he attended primary and secondary school.
In 2008, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Ministry of Culture.[1]
Velichko Minekov died on 2 August 2022, at the age 93 in Sofia, Bulgaria.[2]
References
- ^ "Cultural contributions recognised by minister Stefan Danailov". The Sofia Echo. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ "Последно сбогом с големия скулптор Величко Минеков (снимки)" [Last farewell to the great sculptor Velichko Minekov (photos)]. Impressio (in Bulgarian). 5 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
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