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Na izložbi "Mi Hrvati" u galeriji Vladimir Filakovac, predsjednik Zoran Milanović uživa u radovima Nikole Plečka (Nick Titanik). Izložba slavi 30 godina karijere poznatog karikaturista . Posjetitelji, uključujući zagrebačkog gradonačelnika i kulturnog savjetnika, dive se umjetničkom prikazu hrvatskih političara i kulturnih tema. Predsjetnik je bio oduševljen komičnim prikazima uključujući i svoj portret.
Translation
At the "We Croats" exhibition in the Vladimir Filakovac Gallery, President Zoran Milanović admired the works of Nikola Plečko (Nick Titanik). The exhibition celebrates 30 years of the renowned caricaturist's career. Visitors, including the Mayor of Zagreb and a cultural advisor, were impressed by the artistic depiction of Croatian politicians and cultural themes. The President was delighted by the humorous portrayals, including his own portrait.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who enjoyed the works of Nikola Plečko at the exhibition?
President Zoran Milanović enjoyed the works of Nikola Plečko at the exhibition.
Question 2: What does the exhibition celebrate?
The exhibition celebrates 30 years of the career of the famous cartoonist.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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On a lively Monday evening, Croatian President Zoran Milanović attended the much-anticipated opening of the "Mi Hrvati" exhibition at the Vladimir Filakovac Gallery, an event showcasing the art of one of Croatia’s most renowned contemporary caricaturists, Nikola Plečko, better known as Nick Titanik. The exhibition marks an impressive thirty years of Plečko's career, featuring his latest works depicting well-known Croatian stereotypes and notable political figures.
Alongside President Milanović at the opening ceremony were curator Sonja Švec Španjol, gallery manager Svebor Vidmar, and the gifted artist himself, Nick Titanik. After formally launching the exhibit, President Milanović, accompanied by Plečko, strolled through the gallery to admire the eighteen fresh caricature pieces. Notably, some of these artworks hilariously caricature previous Croatian presidents, as well as President Milanović, who couldn’t conceal his amusement at seeing himself portrayed.
The gallery, nestled within the Narodno sveučilište Dubrava in Zagreb, buzzed with excitement as cultural adviser Zdravko Zima and Zagreb's mayor Tomislav Tomašević also joined the president in appreciating the wit and artistry on display.
This exhibition is a testament to Nick Titanik's prowess in capturing both the humorous and poignant aspects of Croatian society through art. The event celebrated not just his legacy but also his contribution to the rich tapestry of Croatian cultural discourse, reflecting the country's unique identity and the significant roles its leaders play.
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