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Rodoljub Anastasov Dies
Rodoljub Anastasov, doyen of Macedonian painting and a professor from the first generation of professors at the Faculty of Fine Arts (FLU), passed away yesterday in Skopje at the age of 91, his foundation announced today.
TL;DR
- Rodoljub Anastasov, a leading figure in Macedonian painting and a professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts (FLU), died at age 91.
- He was recognized as one of the most important contemporary Macedonian artists and was listed among the top 500 geniuses of the 21st century by the American Biographical Institute.
- Anastasov was imprisoned on Goli Otok for his views on abstract art but later became a professor at FLU in Skopje.
- He donated 389 works to the Museum of the City of Skopje, which named a gallery in his honor.
- His last exhibition featured over 200 portraits created between 2016 and 2022.
- A previous exhibition celebrated his 90th birthday with works from 42 of his former students.
- Anastasov's former students and colleagues highlighted his deep care for others and his lasting impact on their lives.