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Vladimir VelickovichYugoslav and French artist.
Date of Birth: 11.08.1935
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Emergence as an Artist
- Relocation to Paris
- Artistic Style and Influences
- Literary Collaborations and Awards
- Later Life and Legacy
Early Life and Education
Vladimir Veličković was a renowned Yugoslav and French artist. He completed his studies in Architecture at the School of Architecture in Belgrade.
Emergence as an Artist
Veličković began participating in collective exhibitions in 1951. His first solo exhibitions were held in Belgrade and São Paulo in 1963, followed by Ljubljana and Brussels in 1965.
Relocation to Paris
In 1966, Veličković relocated to Paris. He became a professor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts from 1983.
Artistic Style and Influences
Veličković's mature paintings and prints gained international recognition for their exploration of the trauma associated with the Balkan Wars. Drawing inspiration from artists like Grünewald, Dürer, Goya, and Francis Bacon, as well as early photographers like Eadweard Muybridge, he aimed to depict the human form in a dramatic context and "leave a scar in the viewer's memory."
Literary Collaborations and Awards
Veličković illustrated works by authors such as J.M.G. Le Clézio, Jean Dupin, Bernard Noël, and Leela Bhattacharya. He received numerous awards, including the Paris Biennale (1965) and the Venice Biennale (1972).
Later Life and Legacy
Veličković was made a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters and a Knight of the Legion of Honour. He became a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 2005. His works are exhibited in museums worldwide.
