Krustev, Dimitar

Dimitar Krustev was a Bulgarian-born artist who taught at the University of Iowa and ran the Krustev School of Art in Des Moines. He was considered an artist-explorer and was a member of the Explorer's Club. Krustev primarily travelled to Central and South America, and also visited Africa and the South Pacific. During his travels, Krustev often observed and interacted with the area's indigenous population. In addition to his art work, Krustev kept detailed journals of his travels.

From the guide to the Dimitar Krustev papers, 1964-2005, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)