Museum of Contemporary Art, April 4th – Thematic Tour: Milestones to Modernity and Nadežda Petrović

Spend your Saturday afternoon at the Museum of Contemporary Art with an exceptional exploration of Nadežda Petrović's work through a thematic tour of the exhibition “Milestones to Modernity: The Art of Society 1900–1945”. Join museum associate Katarina Kuč as she guides you through the story behind the painting 'Valjevo Hospital (Hospital Tents)' created in 1913, and discover new research questioning whether this really was Petrović's last artwork and if it truly depicts the Valjevo Hospital. The tour reveals captivating details from the final years of Nadežda Petrović's life, her service as a volunteer nurse during the tumultuous Balkan and World Wars, and traces her artistic journey from her early steps to the mature phase marked by vibrant colors and expressive style. This guided tour offers a deeper understanding of Nadežda Petrović's artistic, social, and cultural contributions and provides a broader context of early 20th-century modern art. It's an ideal opportunity for art, history, and culture enthusiasts to personally experience the significance of one of Serbia's pivotal artworks.