Vladimir Velickovic - Artist Info

About Vladimir Velickovic

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Vladimir Velikovick
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    Tribute to Vladimir Velickovic, September 17, 2019

    Vladimir Velickovic, who died of a heart attack on August 29, had just reached a new price level on the auction market and was preparing a major exhibition in France.

    Considered the most important Serbian painter of our time, Vladimir VELICKOVIC was also a significant figure in French painting as both countries contributed much to his culture. Born in Belgrade on 11 August 1935, ‘Vlada’ learned French in high school and in 1965 was awarded the Paris Biennale prize, which allowed him to come to live in France for six months. The six months turned into 60 years.

    According to Nicola Radic at the French Embassy in Serbia, “he was a bridge between our two countries […] impo...

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