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Death and commemoration of painter Džeko Hodžić

Overview

Academic painter Džeko Hodžić has passed away at the age of 76. Born in Montenegro and having established a professional career in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hodžić was recognized for a diverse artistic legacy spanning various media, including paintings, drawings, and assemblages.

A commemoration was held at the National Theatre in Sarajevo to honor his life and contributions to the arts. During the event, a book of condolences was presented to his family. Art historian Elma Fišić noted the monumental materiality of his work, specifically citing his ‘Apocalypse’ exhibition as an expression of the human experience of violence and destruction through unique use of form and color.

Throughout his career, Hodžić participated in 84 solo and 587 collective exhibitions globally, with work showcased in Europe, Egypt, Canada, and the United States. He had been a member of the Association of Fine Artists of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1980.

Entities

Džeko Hodžić · Miloš Crnjanski · National Theatre of Sarajevo · Bijelo Polje · David Lynch

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Džeko Hodžić: Commemoration held for prominent Bosnian painter

    A commemoration was held in Sarajevo for renowned painter Džeko Hodžić, who passed away at 76, honoring his extensive international career and prolific artistic legacy.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Artist Džeko Hodžić passes away; cultural links between Lynch and Crnjanski explored

    The passing of academic painter Džeko Hodžić is noted alongside cultural analyses connecting the works of David Lynch and Miloš Crnjanski.

Sources

24sata.hr · depo.ba · fenomeni.me · gracija.ba · radiosarajevo.ba · vijesti.ba