Ljubinka Jovanović facts for kids
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Ljubinka Jovanović
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| Born | October 6, 1922 |
| Died | August 3, 2015 |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Known for | Painter |
Ljubinka Jovanović (pronounced Lybinka Yovanovich) was a talented Serbian painter. She was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1922 and passed away in Paris, France, in 2015. She lived and worked in both Paris and Belgrade for many years. Her art was greatly influenced by the old traditions of Serbian medieval art. She found inspiration in the Serbo-Byzantine style of painting. She then developed her own modern style, using special signs and bright colors in her artworks.
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Life and Art Journey
Ljubinka Jovanović studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade. Her teacher was Professor Ivan Tabaković. In 1947, she traveled to the Adriatic Coast with her future husband, Milorad Bata Mihailović. They were joined by friends from their class, including Mića Popović, Petar Omčikus, Kossa Bokchan, and Vera Božičković Popović.
The Zadar Group
Together, they formed an art commune called the "Zadar group." This was a special place where artists lived and worked together. Ljubinka was also a member of another art group called 'Eleven'. She began showing her artwork to the public in 1951.
Life in Paris
In 1952, Ljubinka Jovanović and Bata Mihailović moved to Paris. She held many solo and group exhibitions. These shows took place in Serbia and in other countries. Ljubinka Jovanović died in Paris, France, on August 3, 2015.
Her Unique Art Style
Like many Serbian painters of her time, Ljubinka Jovanović's art changed over the years. However, her changes were less dramatic than some other artists. She always focused on the power of color in her paintings. The shapes and forms in her art were less important at first.
From Abstract to Iconic Forms
After a period where her art was more abstract (meaning it didn't show clear objects), her forms changed. By the late 1960s, the shapes in her paintings became like characters. These characters were directly inspired by the simple, strong forms found in medieval Serbian frescoes and icons. Frescoes are paintings done on wet plaster, often found in old churches. Icons are religious images.
Recognizable Works
She used these visual ideas to create some of her most recognizable artworks. Her style became very distinct in Serbian contemporary art of the late 20th century. Her paintings are known for their strong colors and unique, almost symbolic, shapes.
Selected Exhibitions
Ljubinka Jovanović had many important art shows during her career. She exhibited her work in famous galleries in cities like Belgrade, Paris, and New York City. Some of her notable solo exhibitions included:
- 1952: Galerija ULUS, Belgrade
- 1953: Galerie Marseille, Paris
- 1964: Galerie Ariel, Paris
- 1965: Galerie Peintres du Monde, Paris, and Long Island University, New York City
- 1967: Salon Muzeja savremene umetnosti, Belgrade
- 1976: Galerie de la ville, Rouen
- 1977: Galerie Aritza, Bilbao
- 1977: Galerie Toroves, Santiago, and Galerie Rive gauche, Paris
- 1980: Arcus, Paris
- 1981: Moderna galerija, Budva
- 1990: Umetnički paviljon „Cvijeta Zuzorić“, Belgrade (a show looking back at her whole career)
- 1992: Savremena galerija Centra za kulturu, Pančevo
- 1995: Galerija “Nadežda Petrović”, Čačak
- 1996: Galerija „Nikola I“, Centar za kulturu, Nikšić
- 1998: Galerija Haos, Belgrade
- 2000: Galerija Rajka Mamuzića, Novi Sad
- 2002: Galerija Centra za kulturu, Despotovac
- 2003: Moderna galerija, Budva
- 2006: Galerija RTS, Belgrade
- 2010: Serbian Cultural Center, Paris (another career retrospective)
