Glean

Glean 7, Spring 2025

Interview by Ezra Babski, visual essay by Mihail Novakov

Mihail Novakov

EB: (Ezra Babski) You were born in Sofia and now live and work there. What’s your relationship with the city?

MN: (Mihail Novakov) My connection to the city has always been deeply rooted. As a young emerging artist, I was drawn to underground cultural movements — immersing myself in the punk and hardcore music scenes, as well as skateboarding. Over time, my focus shifted towards the artistic and cultural sphere, but the core motivation remains the same: to contribute to and support the scen (…)

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