Stefan Kanchev

Stefan Kanchev
Born
Stefan Kirov Kanchev

(1915-08-06)August 6, 1915
DiedAugust 22, 2001(2001-08-22) (aged 86)
NationalityBulgarian
Known forGraphic art
AwardsOrder of Cyril and Methodius 1st class
1956

Stefan Kirov Kanchev (Bulgarian: Стефан Киров Кънчев [ˈstɛfɐn ˈkirof ˈkɤntʃɛf]; 6 August 1915 – 22 August 2001) was a Bulgarian graphic artist best known for his logo design work. Referred to as the "father of Bulgarian graphic design" and the "master of the trademark",[1] Kanchev authored around 1,600 logos, including logos for the National Palace of Culture, National Art Gallery, National Opera and Ballet, Bulgarian National Television, Union of Bulgarian Artists, TZUM, International Fair Plovdiv, and Petrol AD.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Стоева, Диана (2009-06-07). "Изложба на Стефан Кънчев — бащата на българския графичен дизайн" (in Bulgarian). Дневник. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  2. ^ Ножарова, Весела (2000-03-16). "Стефан Кънчев — един живот като запазен знак" (in Bulgarian). Сега. Retrieved 11 February 2010.