Contemporary History Museum spotlights anti-fascist paintings

Paintings created by the Slovenian painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and sculptor Tone Kralj (1900-1975) during the Second World War are on display at the National Museum of Contemporary History in what is the museum's largest temporary exhibition this year.

Kralj is regarded as a dedicated painter who had a profound impact on the art world. While he maintained a low profile politically, he produced highly acclaimed works such as Circus Nazi, Rapallo and The Fleeing Mother, as well as numerous paintings in the churches of the coastal region which are considered a symbol of...