In Hell with Ivo

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I first encountered Ivo at an art space he ran in Sofia. His unapologetic presence was electric–unabashedly gay, brilliant, and wildly provocative. Kristina Nikolova (director)

Ivo Dimchev is an internationally acclaimed Bulgarian multidisciplinary artist, a theatre maker, choreographer, visual artist, singer- songwriter known for his extreme and colorful mix of performance art, dance, music, visual arts, and queer activism. Renowned for pushing creative boundaries and challenging societal norms, Dimchev’s contemporary artistic projects are celebrated worldwide for their boldness and innovative approach.
During the Covid pandemic Dimchev performed more than 400 private concerts in people’s homes in Bulgaria, Istanbul, New York, and Los Angeles. Ivo continues his queer activism through art, explicitly addressing LGBTQ+ visibility, sexuality, and identity politics in his performances and exhibitions.

Ivo’s power to convert personal vulnerability and collective hardship into impactful art and activism affirms the enduring capacity of creativity, love, and forgiveness to heal, liberate, and inspire.