Philip Lindeman Opens 'Open 24/7' at L44 in Sofia, Created in Under Two Weeks
Illustrator Philip Lindeman from Utrecht has kicked off his solo show, 'Open 24/7,' at L44, a creative space in Sofia, Bulgaria. The exhibition runs until October 20, 2026, and explores nighttime urban life. Curated in just under two weeks during his stay at L44, it features murals, three paintings, twelve sculptures, a neon sign, handmade candles, and a specially labeled beer. Drawing inspiration from night shops, nightlife, and Bulgarian folklore, L44 describes the exhibition as being "between a hangover and a haunting." Even though it was Lindeman's first visit to Bulgaria, he felt like he was "predicting something to test against reality." His hard work, often up to fourteen hours a day, resulted in a unique exhibition that’s been well-received locally.
Key facts
- Philip Lindeman's solo exhibition 'Open 24/7' is on view at L44 in Sofia, Bulgaria, until 20 October 2026.
- The exhibition was created in less than two weeks during a residency at L44.
- It includes murals, three paintings, a dozen sculptures, a neon sign, hand-poured candles, and a beer with its own label.
- The theme is city life after dark, with references to night shops, dancers, drinkers, lost tourists, stray cats, and Bulgarian folklore.
- L44 describes the show as somewhere 'between a hangover and a haunting'.
- Lindeman had never visited Bulgaria before and knew nothing about Sofia prior to the project.
- Workdays sometimes lasted up to fourteen hours; sleep became optional during production.
- Two animated loops were created with Lobster Studio and released as limited-edition flipbooks and augmented-reality giclée prints.
Entities
Artists
- Philip Lindeman
Institutions
- L44
- Lobster Studio
- Creative Boom
Locations
- Sofia
- Bulgaria
- Utrecht
- Netherlands
- Manchester
- Chester