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National Museum Celebrated Its Day, Minister Selaković Opened Exhibition

The National Museum of Serbia (NMS) solemnly celebrated its day by presenting acknowledgments and plaques to distinguished institutions and individuals, as well as an exhibition titled 'Light, the Source of Life' by painter Milan Milovanović (1876-1946), which was opened by the Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković.

National Museum Celebrated Its Day, Minister Selaković Opened Exhibition

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  • The National Museum of Serbia (NMS) celebrated its anniversary with awards and the opening of an exhibition.
  • Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković opened the exhibition 'Light, the Source of Life' by painter Milan Milovanović.
  • Selaković highlighted Milovanović's contribution to Serbian art by integrating European artistic currents into an authentic style.
  • The exhibition features 64 works by Milovanović, including pieces from the NMS collection and loans from other institutions.
  • The NMS presented acknowledgments and plaques to various institutions, individuals, donors, and employees for their contributions and dedicated service.
  • The museum recorded over 200,000 visits last year and reopened the Nadežda and Rastko Petrović Memorial Museum.
  • The National Museum was founded on May 10, 1844, as the 'Muzeum serbski' to collect and preserve antiquities.