“Galeb”: The History of Tito’s Diplomatic Superyacht
In this article, we explore the history of Tito's famous ship "Galeb/Seagull", which was a symbol of Yugoslavia and a tool for diplomacy.
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The Spomenik Database news, articles & events section catalogs noteworthy stories, analysis pieces, interesting information and important recent occurrences that relate to situations surrounding and related to the heritage of monuments, design and architecture of the former Yugoslavia. If you are aware of news or events which might be appropriate to be featured in this section, please contact me. If you are interested in contributing content or writing an article for this section, please contact me here!
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Donald Niebyl
- Dec 28, 2023
- 45 min
Zagreb Fairgrounds: A Treasury of Modernism & History
This article explores the history and architectural heritage of the Zagreb Trade Fair complex, a true repository of modernism & culture.
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Donald Niebyl
- Dec 12, 2022
- 36 min
13 Unfinished Architectural Relics of the Yugoslav-era
The 1980s era in Yugoslavia could be characterized by its substantial amount of economic crisis and turmoil. During the first five years...
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Donald Niebyl
- Nov 13, 2022
- 47 min
No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia from Old Postcards [Pt. 2]
In this “Part Two” follow-up to my article from several months ago “No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia From Old Postcards”, we dive...
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Donald Niebyl
- Aug 28, 2022
- 25 min
Yugoslav Sculpture Symposia: Uniting Workers, Artists & the World
This article explores the history of international sculpture symposiums that were established in Yugoslavia during the mid-century.
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Donald Niebyl
- Jul 8, 2022
- 35 min
No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia from Old Postcards [Pt. 1]
A postcard operates a bit like a rosy-tinted portal. Carefully selected by the sender, the idealized image is sent from its place of...
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Donald Niebyl
- May 22, 2022
- 28 min
Institutionalizing the Revolution: Yugoslavia’s “Red” Museums
This article explores the history of the Museums of the Revolution, also known as "red museums" spread across Yugoslavia's landscape.
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Donald Niebyl
- Mar 14, 2022
- 8 min
The Violent History of Sarajevo’s Postmodernist Icon
Situated at the west end of Sarajevo, Bosnia i Herzegovina in the neighborhood of Nedžarići, right across from the towering Hotel Radon...
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Donald Niebyl
- Feb 17, 2022
- 30 min
GloboYugo: Investigating Yugoslavia’s Embassies Around the World
One of the most significant accomplishments made by the Yugoslav government during the middle of the 20th century was their...
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Donald Niebyl
- Jan 27, 2022
- 22 min
An Artistic Guide to the Salons of the Palace of Serbia
Unquestionably the most iconic and monumental building in New Belgrade (and perhaps of the whole Yugoslav-era) is the “Palace of Serbia”,...
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Donald Niebyl
- Aug 5, 2021
- 7 min
A Story of Mars, Tito and a Global Monument to Unity
Just a couple of days ago, I just happened to be looking for a fun science documentary to watch before going to bed. In this search, I...
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Donald Niebyl
- Jul 25, 2021
- 41 min
Zdravko Bregovac: An Architect of Yugoslav Pleasure
Perhaps one of the most prolific and influential architects of Yugoslavia that made a lasting mark upon the landscape and the hearts of...
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Donald Niebyl
- Jul 2, 2021
- 21 min
Symbols of Loss: 8 Yugoslav Monuments to Tragedies & Disasters
When it comes to exploring and investigating the monuments built across the former Yugoslav-region, much of the focus of the Spomenik...
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Donald Niebyl
- Jun 17, 2021
- 65 min
Skopje’s 1963 Quake: From Ruins to Modernist Resurrection
On July 26th, 1963, a massive earthquake struck the city of Skopje in the Socialist Republic of Macedonia in Yugoslavia at 5:17 in the...
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Donald Niebyl
- Apr 3, 2021
- 11 min
Petrova Gora & Netflix's "Tribes of Europa": an overview & analysis
As someone who is always tuned into the developments occurring at and around the WWII commemorative sites of the former Yugoslavia...
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Donald Niebyl
- Mar 23, 2021
- 22 min
The History of Yugoslavia's Pavilion at Montreal's 1967 World EXPO
By the time the 1960s arrived, many of the architectural trends across the globe were being criticized that they created cities of bland...
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Donald Niebyl
- Feb 28, 2021
- 28 min
The Saga of Belgrade's Marx & Engels Monument and Square
The city of Belgrade has many wonderful public squares, each of which has its own special and unique history. However, the one square in...
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Donald Niebyl
- Feb 14, 2021
- 9 min
From Red Star to Red Bull: The History of Tito's Douglas DC-6B
Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito was a man who no doubt enjoyed traveling in style. He had at his disposal many modes of conveyance...
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Donald Niebyl
- Jan 18, 2021
- 23 min
The Lost Legacy of Zlatko Ugljen's Exquisite Hotel Architecture
As one of the most significant and influential architects of the Yugoslav-era, Zlatko Ugljen was among the figures who blazed a trail in...
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Donald Niebyl
- Dec 27, 2020
- 66 min
50 Destroyed & Vanished Memorial Statues of Yugoslavia
As the dismantling of Yugoslavia began in the early 1990s and resulted in a series of bloody wars that lasted many years, an almost...
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