As part of the Slovenian language course led by lecturer Nuša Slukan, international students of Academia devoted a week to discovering Maribor. The central activity was a visit to the Maribor Art Gallery (UGM). Despite diverse tastes, all members of the group shared a joy of exploring artworks and the stories they tell.
For some the visit was an opportunity to get to know the Slovenian art scene. One student admitted that portraits had always felt foreign to him, yet was surprised by the refinement and depth of Zmago Jeraj's work from 1967, whose black-and-red palette expressed an inexplicable power. Others were drawn to Metka Krašovec, especially her painting "Cypresses" (2008), whose water surfaces and carefully chosen motifs create a remarkable symmetry and invite reflection on the human role in the wider world.
After the gallery the group explored the old town centre, admiring the historic architecture and lively atmosphere of Glavni trg and Grajski trg, and concluded with a relaxing walk along the Drava.
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Source: Academia (15. 4. 2024). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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