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In 1975 on the 3rd floor of the magnificent Town Veliki Tabor the 1st exhibits were opened showing paintings by the artist and sculpture Ivice Špoljar who was originally from Desinić. Next to his work there were numismatic exhibits by Stjepan Brac Tuđina, modest ethnographical exhibit of Desinić and area around it. From then till today the museum-gallery ownership of Veliki Tabor Society has reached an impressive 2000 paintings that are currently exhibited, there are over 1000 aquarel, graphics and plastics. There is a yearly opening of 4-6 exhibits and 2-3 artist colonies witch have educational meaning. All exhibits are followed by concerts of choirs, orchestras, soloist and readings… |
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It is very important to mention the 1st donators of our artists and sculptures: Ivan Milat, Ćiril Boanar, Ivan Nemet, Zlatko Nežić, Ivica Špoljar, Tomislav Pavletić, Izidor Žiga Popijač, Kornelija Nazor, Nenad Petronijo and numerous others donators. Especially segnificant donation by profesor doctor Antun Bauer and his wife dr. Antonije Bauer, at a total of 350 art pieces. Profesor Bauer gives a lot of attention to the gallery, which in many ways contributes to the outstanding reputation of the contents o fthe castle. Above all we have to mention the chapel of st Peter's belonging, which firstly we we must thank the donation of monsenior Marko Celuj, bishop of Varaždin, the cardinal dr. Franjo Kuhrić, because with his donation the chapel was enriched with the 18th century candle stands, picture of Jesus giving keys to St Peter from 1713, a beautiful tabernacle with rotating base, and the cup from the workshop of the great medallist Ivan Kerdić. Stations of the cross from Italy is a special and permanent part of the chapel. We should also mention that there are hundreds and hundreds of photos thanks to Branko Brce, Đuro Radman and others. The musical saloon of Đuro Prejac holds his memories and original work. There is a historical collection of the family Ratkaj, which was set up by Milovan Petković, which reminds us of three full centuries, which this noble family ruled. The first and permanent set of work by Oton Iveković who lived in the castle from 1919 to 1935 is also present. Here he was inspired with romantic period of Croatian history: "Dolazak Hrvata na Jadran", " Smrt kralja Petra Svačića" … |
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Long running presentation of swordmanship, shows with trained hawks and hunting with them, shows of aircraft organizations (balloons, little aircraft, pirotehnicians with fireworks….) enriching the contents of the castle and surroundings. Here are also kinological shows and shooting competitions. First Croatian war museum is significant contribution to showing Croatian history. The public mediums (press, radio and TV) are a significant support to our work, we thank all the friends and supporters of the Veliki Tabor, and all the others who in any way contribute to the reputation and revilitalisatian of that magnificent monument of building culture of Croatia, which belongs to "zero" the highest category. |
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Prof. Josip Štimac |
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