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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
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.
Donald Niebyl
May 29, 202411 min read
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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.
Donald Niebyl
Dec 28, 202345 min read
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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...
Donald Niebyl
Nov 13, 202247 min read
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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.
Donald Niebyl
Aug 28, 202225 min read
2,329 views
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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...
Donald Niebyl
Jul 8, 202235 min read
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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.
Donald Niebyl
May 22, 202228 min read
2,698 views
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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...
Donald Niebyl
Mar 14, 20228 min read
6,935 views
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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...
Donald Niebyl
Feb 17, 202230 min read
6,421 views
1 comment
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”,...
Donald Niebyl
Jan 27, 202222 min read
8,731 views
3 comments
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...
Donald Niebyl
Aug 5, 20217 min read
2,172 views
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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...
Donald Niebyl
Jul 25, 202141 min read
5,817 views
4 comments
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...
Donald Niebyl
Mar 23, 202122 min read
6,869 views
3 comments
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...
Donald Niebyl
Feb 28, 202128 min read
3,247 views
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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...
Donald Niebyl
Dec 27, 202066 min read
8,298 views
3 comments
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...
Donald Niebyl
Oct 25, 202033 min read
10,887 views
1 comment
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...
Donald Niebyl
Sep 17, 202028 min read
8,608 views
1 comment
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
Donald Niebyl
Aug 29, 202039 min read
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16 Works of Yugoslav Modernist Architecture in Africa & the Middle East
In recent years, the unique modernist architecture of Yugoslavia has begun to be increasingly celebrated around the world and recognized...
Donald Niebyl
Mar 29, 202022 min read
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