Bio – Youri
Fine Art Graphic and Graphic Design
Education
Youri holds a master's degree in graphic art from the State Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria (1982–1987), approved by NOKUT as equivalent to a Norwegian master's degree. He previously completed a five-year artist education at the State School of Fine Arts in Sofia (1975–1980).
He has taught at the Art School in Frei Municipality (2001–2002) and has given a number of private courses and lectures over the years.
Art
With a solid academic background in visual arts, Youri has developed a versatile and recognizable artistic expression - from classical techniques to modern experiments. Color is a central tool in his work, which is characterized by balanced composition, richness of detail and visual harmony.
He is a skilled painter and portrait artist, and often works with expressive sketches where body movement and dynamics are central. Thematically, his art moves from landscapes and cityscapes to abstract interpretations of emotions and human relationships. His works are represented in private collections and galleries worldwide.
Graphic Design
With over 25 years of experience in graphic design, Youri has collaborated with design agencies and advertising companies on logos, websites and advertising campaigns. His artistic background gives his work a distinctive quality – visually engaging, thoughtful and compelling.
Gallery and Exibitions
2026 • GalleryI, Tønsberg – Groupe.
2026 • Gallery Aare, Stavanger – Groupe.
2026 • GalleryI, Tønsberg – solo.
2026 • Gallery Aare, Stavanger – solo.
2025 • Gallery Aare, Stavanger – Groupe.
2025 • GalleryI, Tønsberg – Groupe.
2024 • GalleryI, Tønsberg – Groupe.
2024 • Gallery, Tønsberg – Groupe.
2023 • Galleri Athene, Drammen – solo.
2022 • Gallery Athene, Drammen
2022 • Gallery 7, Trondheim
2021 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2020 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2019 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2018 • Gallery Fenka, Levanger
2017 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2016 • Gallery Tornby, Danmark
2016 • Gallery Fenka, Levanger
2016 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2015 • Gallery Fenka, Levanger
2015 • Gallery SG, Trondheim
2013 • Separate - Consulate of Bulgaria, New York
2013 • Gallery SG, Trondheim - Group exhibition.
2012 • Arnulf Øverlands Gallery, Kristiansund - Christmas Exhibition.
2012 • Gallery SG, Trondheim - summer exhibition.
2012 • Kristiansund Opera Festival - Exhibition, "Music in Visual Art".
2012 • Join "Ar for" Casa Mia "for 3T Trondheim.
2010 • Gallery SG, Trondheim - summer exhibition.
2007 • Exhibition - Dromedar coffee shop, Bakklandet in Trondheim.
2006 • Fosenkai Gallery, Trondheim
2002-2008 • Teacher - Portrait and painting course - adults - 6 years. Free municipality,
2004 • Exhibition Surnadal - Kulturhus.
1999-2000 • Kristiansund Opera - Opera Season Artist.
1999 • Separate exhibition - Tingvoll.
1998 • Participant in "Nordmørsk Grafikk" - KOM publishing company in Kristiansund.
1998 • Separate exhibition Sunndalsøra Arts.
1997-2004 • Lived in Nord-Møre and was a member of Tingvollkunstlag - participates in all exhibitions.
1997 • First exhibition in Norway. Gallery Barbara, Culture House - Sunndal.
1989-1997 • Participation in several exhibitions in Bulgaria.
Gallery with Academic Studies and sketches by Youri – click the picture to see it large >>>
«Figur Ekorsje» Format - 50x70 cm Blyant på kartong. Kunstner - Youri Ivanov
«Hode - kvine» Format - 46x55 cm Blyant på kartong. Kunstner - Youri Ivanov
«Naken figur - ung menneske» Format - 50x70 cm Blyant på kartong. Kunstner - Youri Ivanov
«Hode - mann» Format - 46x55 cm Blyant på kartong. Kunstner - Youri Ivanov
«Figur - mann» Format - 50x70 cm Hvit kritt på svart kartong. Kunstner - Youri Ivanov