(1933-1994) was one of Bulgaria’s most famous artists whose work influenced several generations of bulgarian designers. He was born on February 5, 1933, in the city of Burgas. In 1957 he graduated in illustration at the National Academy of Art in Sofia led by Prof. Iliya Beshkov. Mr. Kyosev was a member in the management of the “Graphics and Illustration” section in the Union of Bulgarian Artists, member of the UBA board, artist in the publishing houses “September” and “World”. Together with Boris Angelushev, he worked on the layout design of the “Literary Front” newspaper. Furthermore, in 1963 - 1964 he was the main artist in the publishing house “Prosveta”. Ivan Kyosev excelled in the field of illustration, book design and library layouts in various genres (classics, children's literature, poetry, journalism, memoirs, etc.). He is also the author of many fonts. Participated in numerous international and national exhibitions: — International Book Art Exhibition - Leipzig, GDR - 1965; — First National Exhibition of Illustration - Sofia - 1968; — International Book Fair/Exhibition - Bologna, Italy - 1969; — International Book Art Exhibition - Moscow, USSR - 1969; — International Book Art Exhibition in Bratislava and Belgrade; — In 1983 he presented his works in a solo exhibition at the Union of Bulgarian Artists, 6 Shipka Street, in Sofia. Winner of numerous awards: — Prize from the best books competition - for the illustrations of “School Roof” by Alexander Muratov and 
“Dinko's Dream” by Ivan Vassilev - 1962; — Second place prize in the best books competition - for the illustrations “Tales” by the Brothers Grimm, and to “A Yankee in the court of King Arthur” by Mark Twain - 1964; — Gold Medal (together with “Narodna Kultura” Publishing House) for overall performance and a silver medal for the design layout of “Mother Courage and Her Children” by Bertold Brecht at the International Book Art Exhibition in Leipzig - 1964; — Award for achievements in the art of the Bulgarian book for “Zubyuk” and “Oscar Wilde”- 1967; — Receiver of the “Boris Angelushev” award for illustration from UBA for overall performance as a graphic designer - 1968; — First prize from the best printed book competition in Bulgaria by the association “Bulgarian Book” - Received for “Germinal” by Emil Zola, “Wallenstein” and “Legend of Sibin” - 1968; — Receiver of the annual “Boris Angelushev” award from UBA for outstanding achievements in the book art and illustration - 1969 and 1976; — Receiver of the “Honored Artist” title in 1972; — Winner of the “Dimitrov” Prize in 1974; — Awarded with the III degree medal “Cyril and Methodius” in 1975; — Awarded with the II degree medal “People's Republic of Bulgaria” in 1983; — Winner of the “Golden Branch of Friendship” Grand Award - for the illustrations and overall book layout of “Mother” by Maxim Gorky - Moscow, International Book Fair - 1975; — Receiver of a silver medal of labor for his participation in the construction of the “Radetski” ship;