Address: National Palace of Culture, “Triadica” District

Coordinates:

42.6857429, 23.3184935132

Artist/Architect: Ivan Radev

Type of Site: Wall

Name: Decorative Wall; National Palace of Culture; Underpass, “Triadica” District

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Dating: 1981

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Description – Analysis of the Type, Style & Iconography :
The decorative wall in the underpass of the National Palace of Culture is composed of a limestone facing (“muschelkalk” type) and large limestone elements of different shapes to create the complex form of the wall’s sculptural decoration.

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Condition:
The decorative wall is relatively stable; however, it is severely neglected, exhibiting significant surface contamination, numerous broken or damaged elements, and traces of graffiti spanning the entire wall.

Preservation Regimes according to Bulgaria’s Cultural Heritage Act:
In order to better preserve this work, it is necessary to: clean the wall and its sculptural elements; remove the accumulated dirt and graffitti; address the cause of water leakage; stabilize the surface and the structure of the stone elements and the foundation; reconstruct the missing and broken elements; and improve the conditions of the surrounding area. In order to better present this work to the public, it is necessary to: provide for its regular maintenance and security; install lights for illumination; and add a plaque with the artist, title and year.

Connection with the Environment: Macro – Favorable

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Access: Public

Observation Access: Unlimited

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