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The Spomenik Database news, articles & events section catalogs noteworthy stories, analysis pieces, interesting information and important recent occurrences that relate to situations surrounding and related to the heritage of monuments, design and architecture of the former Yugoslavia. If you are aware of news or events which might be appropriate to be featured in this section, please contact me. If you are interested in contributing content or writing an article for this section, please contact me here!

May 2911 min read

“Galeb”: The History of Tito’s Diplomatic Superyacht

In this article, we explore the history of Tito's famous ship "Galeb/Seagull", which was a symbol of Yugoslavia and a tool for diplomacy.

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Dec 28, 202345 min read

Zagreb Fairgrounds: A Treasury of Modernism & History

This article explores the history and architectural heritage of the Zagreb Trade Fair complex, a true repository of modernism & culture.

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Dec 12, 202236 min read

13 Unfinished Architectural Relics of the Yugoslav-era

The 1980s era in Yugoslavia could be characterized by its substantial amount of economic crisis and turmoil. During the first five years...

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Nov 13, 202247 min read

No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia from Old Postcards [Pt. 2]

In this “Part Two” follow-up to my article from several months ago “No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia From Old Postcards”, we dive...

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Aug 28, 202225 min read

Yugoslav Sculpture Symposia: Uniting Workers, Artists & the World

This article explores the history of international sculpture symposiums that were established in Yugoslavia during the mid-century.

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Jul 8, 202235 min read

No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia from Old Postcards [Pt. 1]

A postcard operates a bit like a rosy-tinted portal. Carefully selected by the sender, the idealized image is sent from its place of...

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May 22, 202228 min read

Institutionalizing the Revolution: Yugoslavia’s “Red” Museums

This article explores the history of the Museums of the Revolution, also known as "red museums" spread across Yugoslavia's landscape.

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Mar 14, 20228 min read

The Violent History of Sarajevo’s Postmodernist Icon

Situated at the west end of Sarajevo, Bosnia i Herzegovina in the neighborhood of Nedžarići, right across from the towering Hotel Radon...

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Feb 17, 202230 min read

GloboYugo: Investigating Yugoslavia’s Embassies Around the World

One of the most significant accomplishments made by the Yugoslav government during the middle of the 20th century was their...

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Jan 27, 202222 min read

An Artistic Guide to the Salons of the Palace of Serbia

Unquestionably the most iconic and monumental building in New Belgrade (and perhaps of the whole Yugoslav-era) is the “Palace of Serbia”,...

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Jul 25, 202141 min read

Zdravko Bregovac: An Architect of Yugoslav Pleasure

Perhaps one of the most prolific and influential architects of Yugoslavia that made a lasting mark upon the landscape and the hearts of...

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Jul 2, 202121 min read

Symbols of Loss: 8 Yugoslav Monuments to Tragedies & Disasters

When it comes to exploring and investigating the monuments built across the former Yugoslav-region, much of the focus of the Spomenik...

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Jun 17, 202167 min read

Skopje’s 1963 Quake: From Ruins to Modernist Resurrection

On July 26th, 1963, a massive earthquake struck the city of Skopje in the Socialist Republic of Macedonia in Yugoslavia at 5:17 in the...

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Mar 23, 202122 min read

The History of Yugoslavia's Pavilion at Montreal's 1967 World EXPO

By the time the 1960s arrived, many of the architectural trends across the globe were being criticized that they created cities of bland...

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Feb 14, 20219 min read

From Red Star to Red Bull: The History of Tito's Douglas DC-6B

Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito was a man who no doubt enjoyed traveling in style. He had at his disposal many modes of conveyance...

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Jan 18, 202123 min read

The Lost Legacy of Zlatko Ugljen's Exquisite Hotel Architecture

As one of the most significant and influential architects of the Yugoslav-era, Zlatko Ugljen was among the figures who blazed a trail in...

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Oct 25, 202033 min read

The 15 Tallest Skyscrapers of Yugoslavia

Among the most monumental and landmark structures ever built during the era of Yugoslavia were its many soaring high rise towers and...

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Aug 29, 202039 min read

The Architectural Legacy of Sarajevo's '84 Winter Olympics

The city of Sarajevo hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 1984 was among the most significant events in the history of Yugoslavia. Being not

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Jun 28, 202028 min read

The Dynamic History of Memorial Mosaic Art in Yugoslavia

The practice of large scale mosaic art in the geographic region of the former Yugoslavia has a history going back thousands of years,...

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May 18, 20205 min read

The Enduring Modernist Architecture of Petrol Stations in Ljubljana

Between 1950 and 1970, four unique petrol stations were created across the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia that typified a distinct time period

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