Painter Slobodan Puro Đurić passes away

The funeral will take place on Monday, January 20th at 14 p.m. at the Old Cemetery in Cetinje.

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Slobodan-Puro Đurić, Photo: Screenshot/Youtube
Slobodan-Puro Đurić, Photo: Screenshot/Youtube
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Prominent Montenegrin painter Slobodan Puro Đurić passed away today at the age of 90, reports Cetinjski list.

Đurić was born in 1935 in Cetinje and grew up in a family with a rich artistic tradition. His multifaceted talent was recognized as early as childhood, when he began his education at the Film School in Zagreb, working on film projects such as "Father Brno's Bacon" and "The Blue Nine". After being inspired by the Zagreb art scene, he graduated from the renowned Art School in Herceg Novi, then the Pedagogical Academy and the Faculty of Cultural Studies.

As a graphic and first Montenegrin industrial designer, he left an indelible mark working at Elektroindustria "Obod", where he worked on the creation of many of Obod's products and innovating details of existing designs.

In 1967, he created the first book of graphic standards for the visual and corporate identity and logo of the Obod electrical industry. His importance is also reflected in his role as the manager of the "13. novembar" Art Salon in Cetinje, which under his leadership became one of the most important Yugoslav art salons.

Đurić also served as mayor of Cetinje from 1984 to 1989, leading the renovation of the historic core of the city. He was then appointed president of the SSRN Cetinje (Socialist Union of the Working People). During that period, around 135 larger and smaller cultural monuments were restored and revitalized. He was one of the key initiators of the establishment of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cetinje.

His creative work includes 12 solo and over 220 group exhibitions in the country, and 45 abroad, including exhibitions in Rome, Paris, Moscow and Cairo.

He is the recipient of prestigious awards such as the July Thirteenth Award, the Order of the Republic, the November Thirteenth Award and the "Ivan Crnojević" Charter, and by decision of the Government of Montenegro he was named a prominent Montenegrin cultural creator.

Đurić was also included in the millennium book "Successful Artists and Designers of the Twentieth Century" selected by the International Bibliographic Center in Cambridge.

His works are in museums, galleries and private collections around the world. He introduced himself to the public through his literary works: Dado Đurić Fragments from Life and Cetinje Jokes, in six volumes.

Slobodan-Puro Đurić leaves behind his wife Vida, three children – Ana, Maja and Mirko, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The funeral will take place on Monday, January 20th at 14 pm at the Old Cemetery in Cetinje.

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