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Brtonigla Celebrates Murtić's Art with Graphics Exhibition

Brtonigla Celebrates Murtić's Art with Graphics Exhibition

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brtonigla, Croatia, is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the art of Mladen Murtić.
  • The exhibition will feature graphics created based on Murtić's original works from 1998 to 2004.
  • Murtić's work from this period was described as "Nova apstrakcija" (New Abstraction) by a French art critic.

The town of Brtonigla in Croatia is set to celebrate the artistic legacy of Mladen Murtić with a special exhibition. The event will showcase graphics derived from Murtić's original pieces, focusing on works created between 1998 and 2004. This period is significant as it marks the artist's exploration into what French art critic Pierre Restany termed "Nova apstrakcija," or New Abstraction.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to engage with these specific works, gaining insight into Murtić's artistic evolution during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The exhibition aims to highlight the distinctive style and conceptual depth of his "New Abstraction" phase. The graphics presented are based on original artworks, offering a tangible connection to the artist's creative output from that era.

The opening of the exhibition will feature a performance by the renowned painter's grandson, adding a personal and familial dimension to the artistic tribute. This event underscores Brtonigla's commitment to promoting cultural heritage and celebrating significant figures in art history. The exhibition promises to be a notable cultural occasion for the region.

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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.