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Awards to S Kovac & I Jevnikar

thezaurus — Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:58 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:58 am

Press Release: Government Communications Office RS
http://www.ukom.gov.si/en/news/press_release/article/242/1196/68a33143f7/?tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2010&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=03

Columnist and Radio Journalist Honoured with Jurcic Awards
Thursday, 04.03.2010
Ljubljana - An outspoken columnist and a long-time radio journalist working in Trieste received Thursday the 2010 Jurcic Award for truthfulness in journalism.

Stanislav Kovac has been a columnist for the business daily Finance since 2003, having previously worked for the magazines Mladina and Mag.

The Jurcic Fund said Kovac has proved to be "independent of external influence and critical of all political and business elites."

"He is a role model for younger colleagues and he is giving readers and society what is a precondition for liberty and prosperity: critical oversight of the authorities and neutral information on key issues."

Kovac is being described as "tough on those he writes about", but his writing is "rooted in fact, not fuzzy opinion or covert loyalties".

Kovac told the STA that media are currently seeing "the biggest pressure by politics, lobbies and pressure groups associated with many recent scandals."
"I think that media democracy currently faces the biggest threat in the last 20 years. It is up to the media to resist all kinds of political and, in particular, corporate pressure on media freedom," he said.

Ivo Jevnikar has been working for RAI radio in Trieste for a quarter of a century, making sure that the Slovenian minority in northeastern Italy are kept up to date on politics, society, economy and culture.

Jevnikar combines journalism and history; he starts by listening and continues with interviews, debates and correspondence.
"He has acquired a vast body of knowledge that he is selflessly giving away to competitors," the award jury said.

Jevnikar sees the award as recognition for media professionals in the Slovenian diaspora. "We live in special circumstances...where there is a lot of beauty but also a lot of problems. This attention is very welcome," he told STA.
The Jurcic Fund was set up in 1993 by publisher Nova revija and the Slovenian Writers' Association.

It is named after writer and journalist Josip Jurcic (1844-1881), the author of the first Slovenian novel and editor of the newspaper Slovenski narod.

Last year the honours went to Bernard Nezmah, who is best known as a columnist of Mladina, and Peter Bedjanic, an author of radio shows and publications on the opera.
Previous Jurcic laureates include acclaimed journalists and columnists such as Lado Ambrozic, Rosvita Pesek, Uros Slak, Miro Petek, Alenka Puhar, Joze Mozina and Zenja Leiler.

Cultural Diversity Week 14 March

thezaurus — Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:56 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:56 am

From: Victorian Multicultural Commission
http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/
Viva Victoria
With two stages of performances, puppet making, tango lessons, and much, much more � Viva Victoria promises to entertain and amaze as Cultural Diversity Week kicks off on 14 March.

Come along to Fed Square and join the fun as we celebrate our state�s wonderful cultural diversity at Viva Victoria.Enjoy a range of dynamic and unique musical and dance performances from some of Victoria�s finest multicultural acts across two stages.You will also have an opportunity to sample cuisines from around the globe in the food area along River Terrace. While you�re there, relax with more music in the Beer DeLuxe International Beer Garden. In the main plaza you can wander the market place, featuring fine traditional and contemporary arts and crafts products, enjoy entertainment from roving performers, or indulge in a Thai massage. There are also plenty of activities for kids in the children�s activity tents, including puppet-making, story telling sessions and face painting.

Read more
http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/projects-and-initiatives/cultural-diversity-week/viva-victoria

and to Download the Viva Victoria festival program

New journal Sarajevo Notebook

thezaurus — Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:08 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:08 pm

From: Sarajevo Notebook in EUROZINE
http://www.eurozine.com/journals/sarajevonotebook/issue/2010-02-25.html

ARTICLE
Janez Potocnik
Our Balkans: The fragile heart of our Europe
Janez Potocnik, head of the Slovenian negotiating team during the country's EU accesssion and as from February 2010 European Commissioner for the Environment, explains why a European perspective for the Balkan contries is essential for Europe as a whole, and the role of Sarajevo Notebook in cultivating dialogue in the region.

Source http://www.eurozine.com/articles/2010-02-26-potocnik-en.html

No so many decades ago, Europe was demolished and its people were desperate. It needed reconstruction, and it needed reconciliation. The European Union brought lasting peace, stability, security and the promise of prosperity and a better life. Back then, the raison d'�tre for European cooperation and integration was more than obvious. That original reason is just as valid today, even if we now sometimes rather foolishly take those achievements for granted.

The fact is that Europe has changed since then. It is a good place to live � peaceful, secure and rich � and many wonder why we should continue increasing our cooperation and integration. The rest of world has also changed, one could say dramatically, especially in the last two decades. We are more interconnected and more interdependent. Developing countries like China and India are catching up fast; the world is becoming increasingly multi-polar. Many of the challenges we face, such as climate change, future energy supply, potential pandemics and other health issues, shortage of food and drinking water, security are becoming more and more global. And competition is getting even fiercer. In a way one could say that the world in which we live is more fragile and precarious than ever.

Read more
http://www.eurozine.com/articles/2010-02-26-potocnik-en.html

Published 2010-02-26
Original in Slovenian
First published in Sarajevo Notebook 25-26 (2009)

Contributed by Sarajevo Notebook
� Janez Potocnik / Sarajevo Notebook � Eurozine

14th Youth Camp 24-31July2010

thezaurus — Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:37 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:37 pm

Youth Camp in Slovenia
For children from 10 to 15 years old. Activities: Slovenian language lessons, escursions, workshops, learning slovenian customs and dances, and more!
Attendence fee 150 EUR.

Read more in
To view and download Brochure Slovenian/English
http://www.scribd.com/doc/27485494/Tabor-Otrok-2010

Correspondence
From: World Slovenian Congress
25 February 2010

Spo�tovani predstavniki slovenskih dru�tev po svetu!

Slovenska konferenca SSK prireja �e 14. tabor slovenskih otrok. Prosimo Vas, da informacijo o taboru posredujete va�im članom in njihovim otrokom, ki bi jih zanimalo udele�iti se poletnega tečaja slovenskega jezika ter bolje spoznati slovenske navade in običaje, ob tem pa �e pre�iveti čas v dru�bi sovrstnikov rojakov iz drugih dr�av.

V nadaljevanju po�iljam leto�nje vabilo za tabor v elektronski obliki � po navadni po�ti pa bomo poslali v naslednjih dneh. Na na�i spletni strani bodo informacije o taboru na voljo verjetno �ele proti koncu naslednjega tedna, sem pa za vsa vpra�anja na voljo na e-naslovu: luka.klopcic@slokongres.com ali na telefonski �tevilki 00386 1 24-28-552. V kolikor bi �eleli, da vabilo posredujemo �e komu, ki bi ga tovrstni tabor zanimal, nam prosim sporočite njegov kontaktni naslov (lahko e-naslov ali po�tni naslov).

Z lepimi pozdravi iz Slovenije,

Luka Klopčič, strokovni sodelavec

Svetovni slovenski kongres

To view and download Brochure Slovenian/English
http://www.scribd.com/doc/27485494/Tabor-Otrok-2010

Zvone Zigon: Slovenian Business

thezaurus — Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:37 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:37 pm

From: Web Portal Slovenci.si http://www.slovenci.si/en/gospodarstvo.aspx
27 February 2010

A new section "Economy" for business news and developments in global economic cooperation

Dear readers of the web portal Slovenci.si (Slovenians.si),

After Slovenia had achieved the majority of its set goals regarding its establishment in the international arena, joined several international organizations and alliances, the main orientation of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and thus the Ministry of Foreign Affairs focused on promoting the so-called "economic diplomacy" � providing an emphasized protection of Slovenian businesses and advocating the interests of Slovenian economy abroad. In order to achieve an efficient coordination of this operation, the field of economic diplomacy is currently being reorganized; as a result, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is becoming the main authority responsible for economic diplomacy and the co-ordinator of activities undertaken in this field.
As a part of a new assignment of competences and functions, consequently leading to the expansion of the Directorate for Economic Diplomacy which functions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, my task is to perform activities which will connect Slovenian businessmen and economic entities outside the borders of the Republic of Slovenia with the homeland.

As a representative of the Government�s Office for Slovenians Abroad I have been �lent� to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to carry out the above mentioned task; I have been appointed to this function due to my understanding and knowledge of the issues regarding Slovenian emigrants which is the topic I have been dealing with since 1990 either as a journalist, and researcher, or as a government offical. I returned from Cleveland six months ago where I worked as the Consul-General of the Republic of Slovenia.

In relation to economic entities outside Slovenia, I will co-operate with economic attach�s posted at our diplomatic missions and consular posts, honorary consuls of the Republic of Slovenia (as a main organizer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I am preparing the first consultative meeting for honorary consuls of the Republic of Slovenia from all over the world), representatives of Slovenian emigrant associations and organizations representing Slovenians in neighbouring countires, as well as business clubs (already established and yet to be established) of Slovenian businessmen who live and work abroad.

Inside Slovenia, I will co-operate closely with the Ministry of the Economy, with the Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Entrepreneurship and Foreign Investments (hereinafter: JAPTI), Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia, Slovenian Tourist Board, the Association of Municipalities of Slovenia, the Association of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia, Slovenian emigrant organizations and others.

The section �Economy� presented on the web portal, generated by the Government's Office for Slovenians Abroad �Slovenci.si�, is therefore conceived in this context. You may find numerous links to economic entitites in Slovenia which will lead you to information about the Slovenian economy; the portal will help you feel the pulse of Slovenian business life, it will inform you about options you may have in regard to implementing concrete economic projects by co-operating with the motherland, and connect you to business representative offices and associations from all over the globe.

The page will try to inform you about the developments in the field of economic co-operation between Slovenia and Slovenian economic entities outside the borders of Slovenia; however, your help will also be needed in this regard.
Therefore, if you or your Slovenian association, business club, or enterprise possess news which you would like to share with us and the (web) world, please submit these pieces of information (together with some photos) to me as soon as possible using the following e-mail: zvone.zigon@gov.si, or, just in case, send a copy to the portal�s editor-in-chief, Polonca Flego: pr.urad.slovenci@gov.si.

I am keen on receiving your suggegtions regarding the operation of this specific area of economic diplomacy, and the co-operation with Slovenians working outside the borders of the Republic of Slovenia; I am also willing to forward any direct business interests you may have to �Slovenian� partners on this or the other side of the border.

I am looking forward to co-operating with you!

Zvone �igon

Slovenian language projects Italy

thezaurus — Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:32 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:32 pm

From: Office for Slovenes Abroad RS
22.02.2010 http://www.uszs.gov.si/en/

The Project �Jezik � Lingua�: an important contribution to maintaining Slovenian identity in Italy

The Government's Office for Slovenians Abroad welcomes the decision of the Monitoring Committee of the Cross Border Cooperation Programme Slovenia � Italy, approving 13 strategic projects for the period 2007 � 2013.

Among these projects, the project holding the title "Jezik � Lingua: Multilingualism As Wealth and Value of Cross Border Slovenian and Italian Area" was approved. The mentioned project, which was presented jointly by umbrella organizations representing minorities on the Slovenian and the Italian side of the border, continues with the co-operation, which was established several years ago, between the Slovenian minority living in Italy and the Italian minority living in Slovenia; this particular initiative is focused on the field of common cultural and historical heritage.

The purpose of the project is the development and the promotion of the Slovenian and Italian language, strengthening the knowledge and the development of the language as means of communication and better cross-border co-operation between the Slovenian and Italian minority. As a part of the project, a Centre for the Slovenian Language in Veneto was established. The lead partner of the project is the organization "Ciljno začasno zdru�enje Jezik � Lingua" (Temporary Targeted Association "Jezik - Lingua") from �peter from Venetian Slovenia which has been established by both Slovenian umbrella organizations from Italy, SSO and SKGZ, as well as the institute In�titut za slovensko kulturo (Institute for Slovenian Culture). In addition to these organizations, other Italian partners and universities from both countries take part in the project mentioned.

The Minister for Slovenians Abroad, DR Bo�tjan �ek�, is convinced that the project will be an important contribution for maintaining and for the development of both minority languages (the Slovenian language in Italy and Italian in Slovenia); it will increase self-confidence and provide both minorities better prospects, as well as contribute to better relations between the two countries.

The value of the project, which will last for 40 months, is 3 million euros.

Source: http://www.uszs.gov.si/en/splosno/cns/news/article/737/1610/286daa912d/

Audio file SKosovel feat 4Mar10

thezaurus — Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:38 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:38 am

From: Poetica presented by Mike Ladd http://www.abc.net.au/rn/poetica/

To listen to the audio file click
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/poetica/

Radio National Australia 621kHz
POETICA Radio program presented by Mike Ladd: 3.00pm - 3.45pm Saturday 27 February 2010, repeated on 3.00pm Thursday 4 March 2010

Kosovel
A bi-lingual feature on the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel by David Brooks
Although only 22 years old when he died, Kosovel left behind 500 complete poems and many more drafts and fragments. Well-loved for his lyrics about the villages and the harsh limestone environment of his beloved Karst region, he was also influenced by constructivism and after the First World War embarked on a series of remarkable experimental and political poems as he lived through the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and the Italian occupation of his homeland.

Although he never published a book in his lifetime, he is now considered one of central Europe's major modernist poets.

In this feature Australian poet and translator David Brooks guides us through Kosovel's life and poetry, with readings in Slovenian by Teja Brooks Pribac and in English by Brant Eustice. We'll also hear sounds of the environment and music recorded in the Karst region of Slovenia.

List of poems in the program:-

All these Words
Pines
Last Night
Excerpts from Conversation at Twilight, Kons 4, Grey, Lord Radic, Hey, Hey, Near Midnight, Delirium
Nocturne,
Poem No. X
A Soft Evening
The Golden Boat
A Sketch at the Concert
Village Behind the Pines

Sound engineers Phillip Ulman and Andrea Hensing
Production Mike Ladd.

The Golden Boat: selected poems of Srecko Kosovel, translated by Bert Pribac and David Brooks with the assistance of Teja Brooks Pribac, is published by Salt.

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/poetica/stories/2010/2766437.htm

Consular days 5 & 12 March 2010

thezaurus — Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:44 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:44 am

Spo�tovani,
kot ste �e seznanjeni, sem prej�nji teden, 12. februarja, od Gregorja Kozovinca prevzela posle kot začasna odpravnica poslov na slovenskem Veleposlani�tvu v Canberri. Izkoristila bi prilo�nost in vas najprej vse lepo pozdravila.

Poleg tega bi vas rada obvestila o naslednjih konzularnih dnevnih, ki bodo predvidoma v petek, 5. marca v Baraga House v Melbournu (kot običajno od 13:00 do 17:00 ure) in v petek 12. marca v Verskem in kulturnem sredi�ču Sv. Rafaela v Sydneyu (od 14:00 do 17:00 ure).

Lepo pozdravljeni,

Mojca Nemec Van Gorp
Začasna odpravnica poslov
Veleposlani�tvo Republike Slovenije v Canberri
/Charge d'Affaires
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra

6/60 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT 2601
T:+61 2 6243 4830 F: +61 2 6243 4827
E: Mojca.Nemec@gov.si

From: Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Canberra
Veleposlani�tvo Republike Slovenije Canberra, 11.12.2009

Level 6, 60 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra
P.O. Box 284, Civic Square, ACT 2608
Tel.: (02) 6243 4830
Fax.: (02) 6243 4827
E-mail: vca@gov.si

__________________________

CONSULAR DAYS MARCH 2010

Melbourne, VIC
Friday, 5 March 2010, 1-5 pm
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovenian Mission
Baraga House
19 A'Beckett Street
Kew VIC 3101

Sydney, NSW
Friday, 12 March 2010, 1-5 pm
St. Raphaels Slovenian Mission
313 Merrylands Road
Merrylands NSW 2160

For further consular information write to: vca@gov.si
Web: http://canberra.veleposlanistvo.si/

Slovenska literatura in elektro

thezaurus — Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:32 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:32 am

From: Sodobna slovenska literatura in elektronski viri
by Miran Hladnik
To read article http://www.ff.uni-lj.si/slovjez/mh/ssliev.html

Eden izmed pomembnih pogojev za status literata je objavljanje. V vedno večji meri gre pri tem za objavljanje in pojavljanje na internetu, pač v skladu s pravilom, ki hitro pridobiva na veljavi, da je eksistenca tistega, česar ne najdemo na internetu, pogosto vpra�ljiva. Zbirka slovenskih leposlovnih besedil se je pojavila na internetu konec leta 1994 na stre�niku In�tituta Jo�ef Stefan (http://www.ijs.si/lit/leposl.html-l2). Zaradi omejitev, ki jih nalaga zakon o avtorskih pravicah, je razumljivo, da sem v zbirko v največji meri vključil starej�e klasike, katerih besedila so v prostem pristopu. Zbirka obsega blizu 60 dalj�ih besedil v formatu html; večinoma so bila vtipkana ali preskenirana. 80 začetni�kih avtorjev, ki so se odločili postaviti svojo literaturo na splet, je zbrano pod naslovom Povezave na strani spletnih poetov. Največ je proze, zelo malo pa je dramatike in prevodov...

(Pripravil za Svetovne dneve slovenske literature pri Centru za sloven�čino kot drugi/tuji jezik, Filozofska fakulteta, postavil na http://www.ff.uni-lj.si/slovjez/mh/ssliev.html 30. avgusta, dopolnil 4. septembra 2006.)

Regionalism Slovenian rural prose

thezaurus — Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:08 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:08 am

From: REGIONALISM IN SLOVENE RURAL PROSE by Miran Hladnik (Ljubljana)
published in: Slovene Studies XIII/2(1991), pp. 143-153.Also in: http://www.ijs.si/lit/regio-nal.html-l2 on May 9, 2002, impro-ved on May 22, 2002

Source: http://www.kakanien.ac.at/beitr/fallstudie/MHladnik6.pdf

The paper was first presented at the XXIII National Convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies, Miami, Florida, Nov. 25, 1991, in the session on Central European Regionallsm

Extract
Regionalism� has become important in two respects: originally, as a way of identifying We-stern European economic interests in relation to American and Japanese ones and somewhat later, as a result of reflecting upon the political model of nationally splintered post-communist Central Europe � that is, as a result of the so-called second wave of decolonization. There are two options for the unification or integration processes by which Europe seeks to rise economically.The first is the path of economic and political unification, according to which linguistic, cultural,historical and national political interests, as well as ethnic identity, are relegated secondary importance, according to the model of the American �melting pot�. The second path recognizes the legitimacy and primary role of cultural identity, and only then seeks a common denominatorin the collective interest of economic prosperity.2
What is Slovenia's place in this opposition?...

ABC Radio - Kosovel 3pm 27 Feb

thezaurus — Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:51 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:51 am

From: Bert Pribac 16 February 2010

Dear friends

The Australian ABC Radio National is putting on air a wonderful poetry edition of the well known Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. It goes on air on February 27 at 3.05 pm in the program POETICA, with a repeat on March 4 at 3.05 pm. It lasts about 45 minutes and you will be able to listen even to some kra�ka boorya.

I recommend warmly that you listen to it and invite also your friends.

Warm regards to all

Bert Pribac

Historical Lectures 16Feb Ljub

thezaurus — Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:19 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:19 am

From: Historical Lecture series SAZU in Ljubljana
http://hs.zrc-sazu.si/en/HOME/tabid/80/Default.aspx

PROGRAMME OF LECTURES
16. februar 2010 - mag. Da�a Koprivec (Slovenski etnografski muzej, Ljubljana): Koncepti spomina in dedi�čine v vrednotenjih migracijskega pojava aleksandrink

4. marec 2010 - prof. dr. Peter Vodopivec (Univerza v Ljubljani): naslov bo določen pozneje

18. marec 2010 - dr. Dragan Bo�ič (ZRC SAZU): Karl von Schreibers, �iga Zois in Jernej Kopitar o meteoritih

15. april 2010 - mag. Alexis Bennet (Edimburg, �kotska): O�ivljanje stare glasbe in film

6. maj 2010 - dr. Dejan Zadravec (Filozofska fakulteta, Univerza v Ljubljani): Zapisi o plemstvu v spodnje�tajerskih �upnijskih matičnih knjigah do leta 1700

27. maj 2010 - Ga�per Cerkovnik (Filozofska fakulteta, Univerza v Ljubljani): Grafične predloge iz kroga Albrechta D�rerja

2. junij 2010 - prof. dr. Alain Drouard (Univerza v Parizu, Sorbonne, Francija): O kuharjih in kulturi prehranjevanja v Franciji

The Historical Seminar
Historical seminar of the Scientific Research Centre, Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, active since 1992, is an international, multidisciplinary series of public lectures, short scientific meetings and round tables. It offers presentations of new, original and most relevant scientific findings and achievements from various fields of scientific research, primarily humanities and social sciences. Lectures by Slovenian as well as invited lecturers from other countries are intended to educate a wider professional public and stimulate contacts between Slovenian and other experts and researchers.

Public Lectures - Cleveland Univ

thezaurus — Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:19 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:19 am

From: Calendar February to April 2010
http://www.csuohio.edu/class/Slovenian/Calendar.html
The Center for Slovenian Studies (Center za slovenske �tudije): in cooperation with Cleveland State University and Lakeland Community College, would like to invite the entire Slovenian Community to the following events which are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, February 27 at 3:00 pm | CSU, Room MC-134
World War I: The Soča-Isonzo Front and Slovenia by Dr. Vladimir Rus. Learn how Slovenia, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was caught up in the same struggle that brought Hemingway to this heavily-fought-over border area. The Soča Valley was the stage of major military operations including twelve battles on this front in World War I between May 1915 and November 1917, in which over 300,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives.

Wednesday, March 3 at 6:30 pm | CSU, Room MC-134
Meet Slovenia!
A lecture on Slovenia in the 21st century by Jurcek Zmauc, Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland. This is the first lecture in the new series Meet Slovenia!. Hear about Slovenia today, its place in the EU and the changes making other countries sit up and take notice.

Read more here
http://www.csuohio.edu/class/Slovenian/Calendar.html

Sculptor France Gorse Gallery

thezaurus — Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:04 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:04 pm

From: Galeria Sloveniana http://www.thezaurus.com/gallery/

France Gor�e was born in Dolenjska/Lower Carniola in the village Sodra�ica, in 1897. He studied in Ljubljana, fought on the Italian Front in World War I, and after the war went to Zagreb where where he studied sculpture with Ivan Me�trović. Back in Ljubljana he soon became known for a growing opus of work. He migrated to USA in 1952, by 1970 returned to Europe, constantly developed new ways of expression in his work. He finally settled in Slovenian Koro�ka/Carynthia, Austria, in the village Sveče, where he worked till his death in 1986. He built a studio and gallery, and so created a monument to his creative genius. Just before he passed away, a retrospective of his works was organized in Ljubljana. Its success confirmed his standing as a Slovenian sculptor of note.

Photo album
The album shows the two galleries exhibiting his works; in Ljubljana and Koro�ka.
Click on
http://www.thezaurus.com/gallery/167

Slovenka US Cinemas in Spring

thezaurus — Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:30 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:30 am

From: Government Communictions Office RS http://www.ukom.gov.si/en/news/
Press Release
Slovenka to Hit US Cinemas in Spring
Thursday, 07.01.2010
New York/Los Angeles - Damjan Kozole's "Slovenka" will be the first Slovenian film on general release in the US. The film will be screened in the second quarter of the year under the title "Call Girl". It will be distributed by Film Movement, Slovenian distribution company Cinemania group said on Wednesday.

The film will start its US tour in New York and Los Angeles in the spring, however US audience will have the chance to see it already at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which kicked off yesterday.

"Slovenka" was the most popular Slovenian film in 2009, having attracted over 18,000 visitors. It was also screened at 16 festivals, including in Toronto, London, Montreal and Sao Paolo.

"Slovenka" is a story of 23-year-old student Aleksandra (Nina Ivanisin) who turns to prostitution to raise money. She runs personal ads under the nickname "The Slovenian Girl" (Slovenka).

Having to hide her secret from friends and loved ones, Aleksandra's life gets even more complicated when one of her client dies while with her.

The film is a Slovenian-German-Croatian-Serbian co-production.

Source: http://www.ukom.gov.si/en/news/newsletter_slovenia_news/news/article/391/939/c67018cfd9/?tx_ttnews%5Bnewsletter%5D=40

From: 2010 International Film Festival Rotterdam
http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/

Film "Slovenka"
Alexandra, a twenty-three-year-old Slovenian, leads a double life: she is a respectable student and a call girl. When one of her clients, a German MEP, has a heart attack, Alexandra is in danger of having to give up her secret. With a powerful leading role by Nina Ivanisin as the cool anti-heroine.

The eighth feature by the Slovenian director Damjan Kozole (well known for Spare Parts, 2003) is set in Ljubljana in 2008, when Slovenia was chair of the European Union for six months. Against that background, we follow the 23-year-old student Alexandra, who works as a call girl using the name Slovenka and mainly focuses on foreign guests who don't stay in the city for long. Things go wrong when a customer has a heart attack after taking too much Viagra; he turns out to be a member of the European Parliament. The police go looking for the girl, who is determined to keep her double life a secret. Powerful leading role by theatre actress Nina Ivanisin as the cool, calculating anti-heroine.

Read more on
http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/films/slovenka/