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Bulgarian director, choreographer, dancer and writer Kosta Karakashyan ’19 is using his art to fight for LGBTQ+ equality. – Jill Shomer, Columbia College Today

Only extraordinary talent is capable of turning politics into art. – Mila Iskrenova, Bulevardi.bg

“I am a dreamer, an artist, and someone who believes in social justice. I believe in the power of art and culture to change how we approach life and that a nice encounter with a piece of art can soothe our souls the same way that exercise and medicine can do for our bodies.” – Yasmin Tezdjan, Plentix

“A very familiar feeling of meeting a creative person abroad, that is not shy to present himself, make connections, promote his work and feel great about it.” – Teodora Dzherekarova, Story Tap

“Waiting For Color: Dancing the persecution against the LGBTQ+ world in Chechnya” by Kosta Karakashyan” – Anouche Der Sarkissian

“Empathy and tolerance are at the core of everything I create, says the director and choreographer”, LadyZone, Ivan Cheresharski, BTV

“Through the language of contemporary dance, six individuals explore relationships, place, and belonging through a series of dances in breathtakingly beautiful Bulgaria.” – COOLt, BTV

“The world premiere of Glance from The Edge is on 29 April as part of the Master of Art Documentary Film Festival. The film showcases iconic locations through dance and the search for identity.” – Radio Free Europe, Ivaylo Vezenkov

“A conversation with the choreographer and director about dancing, the road to success, vanity, and more.” – ArtAkcia, Thea Denoljubova

“Multidisciplinary artist Kosta Karakashyan unites film and dance to raise awareness about human rights.” – Garçon Magazine, Dilyan Tsenov

“From a young age I had the desire to gain experience and then bring it back to Bulgaria, so I headed first to New York and then a little closer – to Venice.” – BNR Blagoevgrad, Latinka Pavlova

“Uncommon Wisdom is about sharing those habits or stories that we wouldn’t normally think to share. This is why we asked a bunch of high-performing creatives and entrepreneurs a few questions about awareness, energy, and productivity.” – Awera, Yasmin Tezdjan

“Such is the mission of the young choreographer, dancer, and director Kosta Karakashian – an artist and activist at heart, who has dedicated most of his life to the world of dance.” – WebCafe, Margarita Kapitanska

“They were looking for very strong dancers who could improvise. The tricky thing was that they were not just learning choreography, they had to have a very strong female energy,” revealed Kosta Karakashyan” – COOLt, BTV

“Can there be a dance in the kitchen? In the main roles are chef Alexander Tsekov and choreographer Kosta Karakashyan, who combined their skills in a real spectacle.” – Преди обед, Veneta Georgieva, BTV

“Kosta Karakashyan’s pursuits, interests, and energy seem to be inexhaustible. He impressed us with the dance culinary performance “Kitchen” with director Antonia Georgieva and pastry chef Alexander Tsekov, which presented an extraordinary look at the emotions that thrive in the professional kitchen.” – Vij!, Maya Stefanova

“Choreographer Kosta Karakashyan and director-dramaturg Antonia Georgieva teamed up with the accomplished chef Alexander Tsekov, to offer their sight-specific, performative journey through the real-life kitchen facilities of HRC Culinary Academy in Sofia.” – The Theatre Times, Ina Doublekova

“Kosta Karakashyan looks like a man with limitless energy.” – Capital, Svetoslav Todorov

“An original performance that crosses traditional boundaries and touches the audience through an alternative culinary experience on a non-traditional stage” – ELLE Magazine

“Karakashyan’s presence is ethereal and graceful fills the space with the broad smile of faith in a better future.” – Egoist.bg, Desislava Mihaylova