Ivan B. Ivanov (1933 – 2023). Born on October 25, 1933 in the village of Medovina, Popovsko. He graduated from the National Academy of Arts with a degree in “Painting” in 1959. He actively participated in the artistic life of the country with appearances in graphics, painting and mural painting. He realizes monumental projects – murals, mosaics and ceramic panels. He is the winner of: the Grand Prize of the SBH for graphics and monumental arts, the Sofia Prize – 1988, as well as other awards. He rests on 22.06.2023.