The exhibition, whose curation was based on the collection of Darko Šimičić, will focus on the works of artists from the former Yugoslavia between 1960 and 1990. The exhibition, whose curation was based on the collection of Darko Šimičić, will focus on the works of artists from the former Yugoslavia between 1960 and 1990. It will be on view in several rooms of Škofja Loka Museum – at the Castle Gallery, the castle chapel and the entrance hall. The concept of the exhibition is not
chronological, it opens up the possibility of dialogue between the works, ideas and artistic practices. The exhibited works will be presented in five (intertwined) sections: Noart · Life, Not Slogans · Individual – Group · Paysage · Painted Word.
Join us for a Castle Matinee! Every last Saturday of the month, you take a guided tour of our permanent collections and get to know the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and afterwards have a cup of coffee (with a coupon) at the Škofja Loka Castle Cafe while enjoying an excellent view of the medieval town.
The second edition of the Art Process Dissection will explore Tomaž Furlan’s artistic process. The participants will get to know it through the practical workshop A Manual by Tomaž Furlan, conceived as a collective continuation of the artist’s work.
Breda Podbrežnik Vukmir in Klarisa Jovanović will speak about the interconnectedness of people and trees, a theme explored in many folk tales from around the world.
Creation, Subject and Interpretation of the Fresco The Descent from the Cross
Round Tower, Škofja Loka Museum
Free entry
The exhibition presents the fresco’s artistic significance, historical background and iconography, as well as its place in early 18th-century sacred art. The “Deeper Insight” section provides more in-depth information about the fresco and its cultural, artistic, commission-related and social context during the Baroque period.
PROGRAMME:
18.00 – exhibition preview with the curator Anja Zver
19.00 – walk to Puštal Manor and reception in the Chapel of the Holy Cross, where the painting by Giulia Quaglia is located
Join us for a Castle Matinee! Every last Saturday of the month, you take a guided tour of our permanent collections and get to know the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and afterwards have a cup of coffee (with a coupon) at the Škofja Loka Castle Cafe while enjoying an excellent view of the medieval town.
