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Zvonimir Mihanovic
Mihanovic gained international recognition in the art world in 1978 when one of his paintings was shown at the Salon d’automne in the Grand Palais in Paris in a juried show of European artists, as each country was represented bygd their top artist. Zvonimir’s painting won the “Best of Show” honor for the “realism” division for all europeisk countries. It was at this event that major art dealers recognized his work and introduced him to the international art scene. Major galleries in the United States began promoting his art and organizing exhibitions, including galleries in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, and Aspen. FORBES MAGAZINES CEO Steve Forbes and Vice Chairman, Christopher Forbes, have been admirers and collectors of the artist since their father, Malcolm S. Forbes, purchased the Oil painting “Solitude Ensoleille” in 1981 for the renown Forbes collection. Most recently, The Forbes Galleries hosted the largest one- m
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The art of Zvonimir Mihanovic draws inspiration from the picturesque harbours, marine vistas and small villages scattered along the beautiful Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Born in 1946 near Split, Croatia, he studied art for many years in his native land and then continued his studies in Italy and France. He has achieved worldwide fame for his paintings, which present a realism of peace and tranquility.
His exceptional talent was recognized at an early age. This was later confirmed when, in 1978, he was awarded the grand prize of the prestigious Salon d’Automne in Paris.
In 1966 his work was chosen to be exhibited in the Croatian Pavilion at the Atlanta Summer Olympics. The following year he was honored by U.N.E.S.C.O., in Paris, with an exhibition of his work as part of the celebration of the cultural history of his beloved city, Split. That same year he was awarded the highest cultural honor that his country can bestow, the Order of the Morning Star.
Mihanovic has had
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By Nenad N. Bach and Darko Žubrinić | Published 05/21/2018 | People , Education , Culture And Arts | Unrated | |
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