"Virtual Bodies 3.0", an interactive exhibition at the Petko Zadgorski Art Gallery in Burgas, shows paintings and sculptures through contemporary dance and digital technology.

A dance video based on "Supper" by Vladimir Dimitrov-Maistora, a painting from the Burgas gallery's collection, has its premiere in Burgas.

The project is by the dance company Heteropody and combines dance, visual art and technology. The company worked on it with the National Gallery/Kvadrat 500 in 2022 and 2024. For the third edition, galleries in Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo, Dobrich, Dupnitsa, Pleven and Ruse joined as six new partners.

A total of 27 Bulgarian choreographers, from different generations and with different experience, created short dance pieces based on 31 well-known paintings and sculptures by Bulgarian artists. The works come from the galleries' permanent collections. Each video is the choreographer's own reading of the painting or sculpture. A team led by director and choreographer Rosen Mihaylov filmed the pieces.

This year the project is a touring interactive exhibition. Visitors scan QR codes and watch the dance "paintings" from all the galleries taking part. The organisers call it a virtual experience for people who love art in all its forms. They say each video is an original and exciting interpretation.

The "Supper" video was conceived by Burgas choreographer Petya Stoykova, with music by Tsvetan Momchilov. Stoykova also dances in it, alongside Raya Chakarova, Zlatin Mirchev, Petya Petrova, Zlatina Ameleva and Hristo Andonov. All six belong to the wider family of the Dune-Burgas Dance Company, which marks 40 years since its founding in 2026.

Rosen Mihaylov produced and directed the video. Johan Wirth was the cinematographer and editor. The State Puppet Theatre in Burgas helped with the filming.

The exhibition opened on Wednesday, 21 October, at 5pm. The opening and the exhibition itself were part of the programme of the Age of Aquarius Festival of Bulgarian Physical and Visual Theatre, held in Burgas from 21 to 25 October.

The exhibition is on the gallery's third floor and runs until 4 November.