Ivan Kožarić

1921 - 2020

early life and career

ivan kožarić, a renowned croatian artist, was born in petrinja, croatia in 1921. his artistic journey began with sculpture, but he soon explored a wide variety of media, including permanent and temporary sculptures, assemblages, proclamations, photographs, paintings, and installations.

artistic style and themes

kožarić's works are characterized by a sense of mischief, spontaneity, and a nonchalant approach to life. his sculptures, in particular, reduced in form during his period with the gorgona group (1959-1966), which would become the main characteristic of his later sculptural project, "the feeling of wholeness."

notable exhibitions and awards

* museum of modern art in paris (2002) * art pavilion in zagreb (2005-2006) * participation in the venice biennale (1976), são paulo biennale (1979), and documenta in kassel (2002) * recipient of the vladimir nazor award for life achievement (1997)

public sculptures

some of kožarić's notable public sculptures include:

legacy and museum collections

the museum of contemporary art, zagreb acquired kožarić's entire studio for display in 2007. his commissioned work, ascent, a slender sculpture over 13 meters high (2002), is a testament to his innovative spirit. explore more of ivan kožarić's artworks on OriginalUniqueArt: [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/ivan-kožaric](https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/ivan-kožaric) discover other notable artists and their works on OriginalUniqueArt: [cite]zofia kulik[/cite]: [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/zofia-kulik](https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/zofia-kulik)

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Ivan Kožarić?

Ivan Kožarić was born in Petrinja, in Croatia.

What aliases or alternate names does Ivan Kožarić have?

Ivan Kožarić is also known as Ivan Kozaric.

Can I explore Ivan Kožarić's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index of Ivan Kožarić is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Art Quiz

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During which period did Kožarić's sculptures significantly reduce in form?
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In 2007, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb acquired what about Kožarić?