Mednarodni graficni likovni center (International Centre of Graphic Arts), Ljubljana
The International Centre of Graphic Arts (ICGA) is a multifaceted institution situated in the heart of Ljubljana's Tivoli Park, enriching lives through art, education, residencies, and leisure activities. Housed in two historic landmarks, Tivoli Mansion since 1986 and Švicarija since 2017, it bridges heritage, contemporary art, and nature.
Tivoli Mansion, the park's oldest building, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Initially a site of conflict between the Counts of Celje and the Austrian Emperor Frederick III, it was later rebuilt by Baron George Apfaltrern in the 17th century. Acquired by the Ljubljana Jesuits in 1601, the mansion became a cultural hub, with its surroundings transformed into a picturesque promenade and a natural amphitheater used for student plays.
The ICGA serves as both a museum specializing in printmaking, boasting extensive international collections, and a major producer of graphic works in its own print studio. In recent years, the institution has emphasized newly commissioned artworks in its exhibition program, particularly during the Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts, one of Central and South-Eastern Europe's oldest and largest international exhibitions of graphic and contemporary art.
Tivoli Mansion, the park's oldest building, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Initially a site of conflict between the Counts of Celje and the Austrian Emperor Frederick III, it was later rebuilt by Baron George Apfaltrern in the 17th century. Acquired by the Ljubljana Jesuits in 1601, the mansion became a cultural hub, with its surroundings transformed into a picturesque promenade and a natural amphitheater used for student plays.
The ICGA serves as both a museum specializing in printmaking, boasting extensive international collections, and a major producer of graphic works in its own print studio. In recent years, the institution has emphasized newly commissioned artworks in its exhibition program, particularly during the Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts, one of Central and South-Eastern Europe's oldest and largest international exhibitions of graphic and contemporary art.
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Sight Name: Mednarodni graficni likovni center (International Centre of Graphic Arts)
Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia (See walking tours in Ljubljana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia (See walking tours in Ljubljana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles