Hinko Smrekar

Prolific painter France Slana dies

Published by The Slovenia Times on Mon, 04/25/2022 - 22:38

Škofja Loka – One of Slovenia’s most prolific painters France Slana has died, aged 95, several media reported on Monday. He was most known for his oil paintings and watercolours, but also for his prints, painted ceramics and tapestries. He was one of the 1964 recipients of the Prešeren Fund Prize.

National Gallery receives Getty Foundation grant

Published by The Slovenia Times on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 14:06

Ljubljana – The National Gallery has received a Getty Foundation grant for a project presenting the life and work of artist Hinko Smrekar. Director Barbara Jaki told the STA that the EUR 31,000 grant created the opportunity “to present an important segment of artistic history in an international context”.

National Gallery puts Baroque painter, Slovenian illustration pioneer in focus

Published by The Slovenia Times on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 07:38

Ljubljana – The National Gallery will put in the spotlight of 2021 Baroque painter Fortunat Bergant and pioneer of Slovenian illustration Hinko Smrekar, two Slovenian artists who left an indelible mark on the art scene in the 18th and the first half of the 20th centuries, respectively.