The
art of Zvonimir Mihanovic draws inspiration from the picturesque harbors,
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 numerous one-man exhibitions of his work in the United States,
including, New York, Chicago, Palm Beach, Aspen and Los Angeles.
The Museum of Modern Art, Zagreb, and other European museums also
possess his works, as do collectors in Europe, Latin America and
the United States. In further recognition and appreciation of his
talent, his native country Croatia has issued postage stamps, which
carry his beautiful images throughout the world. |
