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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!

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

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

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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Yugoslav Sculpture Symposia: Uniting Workers, Artists & the World

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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An Artistic Guide to the Salons of the Palace of Serbia

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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A Story of Mars, Tito and a Global Monument to Unity

Aug 5, 20217 min read

A Story of Mars, Tito and a Global Monument to Unity

Just a couple of days ago, I just happened to be looking for a fun science documentary to watch before going to bed. In this search, I...

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Symbols of Loss: 8 Yugoslav Monuments to Tragedies & Disasters

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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Petrova Gora & Netflix's "Tribes of Europa": an overview & analysis

Apr 3, 202111 min read

Petrova Gora & Netflix's "Tribes of Europa": an overview & analysis

As someone who is always tuned into the developments occurring at and around the WWII commemorative sites of the former Yugoslavia...

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The Saga of Belgrade's Marx & Engels Monument and Square

Feb 28, 202128 min read

The Saga of Belgrade's Marx & Engels Monument and Square

The city of Belgrade has many wonderful public squares, each of which has its own special and unique history. However, the one square in...

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50 Destroyed & Vanished Memorial Statues of Yugoslavia

Dec 27, 202066 min read

50 Destroyed & Vanished Memorial Statues of Yugoslavia

As the dismantling of Yugoslavia began in the early 1990s and resulted in a series of bloody wars that lasted many years, an almost...

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A History of Tito's Most Famous Statue

Sep 17, 202028 min read

A History of Tito's Most Famous Statue

The bronze statuary depiction of Josip Broz Tito by legendary Croatian artist Antun Augustinčić is arguably the most famous likeness of...

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The Dynamic History of Memorial Mosaic Art in Yugoslavia

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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16 Powerful Depictions of Women in Yugoslav Monumental Art

May 12, 202017 min read

16 Powerful Depictions of Women in Yugoslav Monumental Art

From the very beginning of the creation of the socialist state of Yugoslavia, the inalienable rights of women were enshrined in this new...

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Signs of the Past: 13 Lasting Marks of "TITO" on the former-Yugoslav Landscape

Apr 28, 202012 min read

Signs of the Past: 13 Lasting Marks of "TITO" on the former-Yugoslav Landscape

Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito was a rare character, even among other world leaders of his era. While many of the leaders and...

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15 Inspiring Yugoslav Memorial Concepts that were Never Realized

Apr 18, 202013 min read

15 Inspiring Yugoslav Memorial Concepts that were Never Realized

One often forgets that for every fantastic and awe-inspiring monument and memorial complex that was built during the era of the former...

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11 Amazing Yugoslav-era Monuments Built Outside Yugoslavia

Mar 7, 202010 min read

11 Amazing Yugoslav-era Monuments Built Outside Yugoslavia

As followers of my Spomenik Database project might already know, I have been working extensively over the years documenting the...

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After years of neglect, the city of Priština, Kosovo rehabs a notable Yugoslav memorial

Aug 18, 20183 min read

After years of neglect, the city of Priština, Kosovo rehabs a notable Yugoslav memorial

Roughly two weeks ago, on August 2nd, the memorial complex at Adem Jashari Square in Priština, Kosovo, formerly known as the...

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Major landslide rehab efforts begin at Tjentište

Jul 26, 20181 min read

Major landslide rehab efforts begin at Tjentište

In wake of the Feburary 2018 landslide at the Valley of the Heroes Monument in Sutjeska National Park in Tjentište, Bosnia, major...

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