Profile
Background
Vania Goshe was born in 1976 and raised in Chirpan, South Eastern Bulgaria, where her talent and passion for art emerged at a young age.
In 1992–1993, she began formal art training at the School of Art and Music in her hometown under the guidance of artist Edrey Mihaylov (Rocco). From 1993 to 1996, Vania continued to develop her skills through private lessons with a number of respected Bulgarian artists, including Vladimir Kondarev (Chirpan), Elena Poneva (Troyan), Muzafer Sabri-Muzo (Chirpan), Veljo Mitev (Veliko Tarnovo), Ivan Ivanov (Veliko Tarnovo), and Prof. Georgi Stajkov (Veliko Tarnovo).
She went on to pursue higher education at New Bulgarian University in Sofia, graduating in TV and Cinema Camera Operation within the Department of Cinema, Television, and Show Business.
Following her studies, Vania worked as a videographer in television and as a camera operator for international film companies. Alongside her media career, she continued nurturing her artistic journey by participating in group and solo exhibitions and undertaking commissioned work in her spare time.
Vania has held 19 solo exhibitions in several well-known Maltese galleries, including:
Marie Gallery 5, Christine X Gallery, Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, The Phoenicia Hotel, The Palace Hotel, Gemelli Gallery, and the Swieqi Local Council Gallery.
She has also participated in over 100 group exhibitions and art events.
International Collaborations
2011 – “True Colours”
Art collaboration by Vania Goshe, Kevin Casha, Nicole Casha, Charles Bonnici, and Bogdan Dyulgerov
Venue: Malta Society of Arts
2013 – “The Great Masters of the Future”
Featuring artists Labro, Telin, Vency, Goshe, Mallia, Micko, and Bogdan
Venue: Cathedral Museum Crypt, Mdina
2023 – “FUSION”
Collaboration by Vania Goshe, Winston Hassal, Audrey Mercieca, and Andrew Smith
Venue: Wignacourt Museum, Rabat
Major Local Exhibitions & Events
Notte Bianca (2009) – Collaboration with renowned Maltese photographer Kevin Casha.
The exhibition, titled “Artfusion”, combined photography and painting and was held at Casino Maltese, Valletta.
Participated in numerous Maltese festivals, including:
Birgufest, Swieqi Fest, Senglea Maritime Festival, Għanafest, Strada Art Festival, Malta Arts Festival, Sliema Street Arts Festival, Żabbar Festival, and The Great Spring Show.
Featured at the Malta Art Fair
Participated in “Allura – The Trail”
Film & Media
Vania’s paintings were featured in the movie “Mix Up in the Mediterranean” (USA/Canada/Malta, 2021), filmed at The Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta.
She also participated in the “Order of Malta National Exhibition” held at St. John’s Cavalier, Valletta.
Exhibitions Abroad
2020 – Joint Exhibition of Japanese and Maltese Artists
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan
2024 – “Malta Impressions”
Venue: European Court of Justice, Luxembourg
In support of Save and Support Trust
Recent Projects
2024 – Pioneer AI Project “HYBRID”
Venue: Esplora, Malta
In support of Save and Support Trust
Recognition & Publications
Her artworks have been featured on Artsy as part of the Allura Artist collective.
Published in: The Times of Malta, The Malta Independent, M Magazine, and Standart BG Newspaper.
Philanthropy
Vania has donated paintings to several charitable organizations, including:
Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Malta Community Chest Fund, Caritas, Fest Arti, Artelieri, Beating Hearts, and Save and Support Trust.
Collections
Her previous works are part of private collections in Bulgaria, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Malta, UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Hungary, and Luxembourg.
