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March 29, 2026
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Niš – In the Pavilion of the Niš Fortress, a special and inspiring gallery space, a solo exhibition of paintings by young Vukasin Stankovic titled "Beneath the Surface" has been opened.
TL;DR
- Solo exhibition "Beneath the Surface" by artist Vukasin Stankovic opened in Niš.
- Stankovic is a talented contemporary artist born in Niš in 1987, educated in Niš and Belgrade.
- His work is characterized by a deep perception of the world with dominant emotional and philosophical notes.
- The exhibition title "Beneath the Surface" points to hidden aspects of human nature and inner experiences.
- The works explore the relationships between body and space, strength and vulnerability, and what is felt versus what is shown.
- The paintings are large-format, often featuring a "harmonious clash" of black and vibrant colors.
- The art focuses on figuration, with dominant figures representing individual and collective experiences.
- Themes include mental unrest, inner conflicts, social fragmentation, and physical endangerment.
- Art historian Katarina Kuč describes Stankovic's style as expressive, based on gestural force, form destruction, and color contrast.
- The exhibition is open until March 30th.