CSYPN is always on the look-out to promote Croatian culture. If something is happening, we will promote it. If nothing is happening, we will organise it! If you want to see Croatian films, hear a Croatian band or see Croatian art in the UK, the chances are you'll find out about it here!

Embassy talk on the Croatian Coat of Arms
Written by Brian Gallagher   
Tuesday, 12 January 2010

There will be an illustrated lecture by Mr Hrvoje Kekez on 'Symbol and Identity of the Coats of Arms of the Republic of Croatia' at the Croatian Embassy.

It will be on Thursday, 14th of January 2010, at 6.30pm.

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
21 Conway Street
London
W1T 6BN

RSVP: tel. & fax 020 7387 3276

Email: vrhlon (at) mvpei.hr

 
New Book
Written by Brian Gallagher   
Tuesday, 06 October 2009

The first scholarly study in the English language of Croatia's extraordinary artistic heritage.

Croatia: Aspects of Art, Architecture and Cultural Heritage

With contributions by: Stjepan Ćosić, Branko Kirigin, John Wilkes, Sheila McNally, Christopher de Hamel, Donal Cooper, David Ekserdjian, Joško Belamarić, Timothy Clifford, Marcus Binney and Brian Sewell.

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Play by Ivor Martinic
Written by Adrian Johnson   
Wednesday, 02 September 2009

The Blue Elephant Theatre will be showing a play by Croatian playwright Ivor Martinic, 'The Title of the Drama About Ante is Written Here':

"1,280 children were wounded during the Croatian War of Independence. Inspired by the true story of a young boy who lost both his mother and one of his legs following a bomb blast, The title of the drama about Ante is Written Here deals with the relationship between 12-year-old Ante and his father, long-absent during the war where he had served on the front, and their painful readjustment to post-war life, alone together in their grief yet trying to start afresh."

You can find more information at http://www.blueelephanttheatre.co.uk/

 
Photo Exhibition
Written by Adrian Johnson   
Wednesday, 02 September 2009

You are cordially invited to the opening of the exihibition, Medjimurski pilovi [Medjimurje Roadside Shrines]
on Tuesday 8th September, 6 to 8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
21 Conway Street
London W1T 6BN

About the Exhibition
In 'Medjimurski pilovi', Damir Klaic depicts Medjimurje roadside religious shrines in a photographic examiniation. In this exhibition, they appear as intimate messages from the folk: from crucifix to crucifix, from praying post to praying post, from Jesus to Mary, from powerful to local saints - all far from chapels and churches but with the same aim to serve as altars of faith.

The artist offers a photo-safari of the Medjimurje terrain, its villages and fields, away from major roads and highways. These photographs point to a local heritage that describes both people and religion.

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CSYPN: Croats at the Court of the Raven King, Sunday football reminder
Written by Brian Gallagher   
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The Croatian embassy is hosting a talk by Marcus Tanner – author of Croatia: A Nation Forged in War – to give a talk entitled ‘Croats at the Court of the Raven King’.  Please email/call the embassy to tell them you are intending to attend.  Full details below. It should be very interesting and some committee members will be there.


Marcus Tanner – autor knjige, 'Croatia: A Nation Forged in War', odrzat ce govor 'Croats at the Court of the Raven King'. Molimo vas da nazovete/posaljete mail ambasadi ako imate namjeru doci. To ce biti jako zanimljiv govor, i jos ce doci neki od predstavnika CSYPN-a.

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Recital by Ivana Gavric
Written by Marko   
Friday, 09 January 2009

A Croatian pianist Ivana Gavric and an oboist Fraser MacAuley will be giving an recital at The Royal Festival Hall later this month. Entry is free and no tickets are required.

Ivana and Fraser will be playing works by Mozart, Damase, Dranishnikova and Kalliwoda.

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Photo Exhibition
Written by Marko   
Friday, 09 January 2009

Modest Beauty - Photo Exhibition by Robert Krivec
Modest Beauty Exhibition
A photographer Robert Krivec will present some of his work at  the Croatian Embassy. The private view of the exhibition entitled "Modest Beauty" will take place on Wednesday, 14th January 2009.

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Anglo-Croatian Production of Godspell
Written by Marko   
Thursday, 27 November 2008

There will be two performances of the Anglo-Croatian production of a musical Godspell at White Cliffs Theatre at Astor College for the Arts in Dover. 

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Turner Prize
Written by Brian Gallagher   
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

In the cold nights of November, what can bring more cheer than art and a pint?

We are going to see the Turner Prize exhibition at the Tate Britain on 21 November. We will meet at 6.30 and then inspect the exhibits competing for the Turner prize. Afterwards we shall head over to the pub for alcoholic refreshment – we may need it – and discussion, artistic and otherwise. The Morpeth Arms is the nearest pub, and we shall try that. 

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Croatian pianist Ivana Vidovic in London
Written by Marko   
Monday, 17 November 2008

Ivana Marija Vidovic will perform in St-Martin-in-the-Fields
Ivana Marija Vidovic
We are pleased to tell you that talented Croatian pianist Ivana Marija Vidovic will be returning to London. Ivana will pefrorm at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Monday 17th November.

This is a free lunchtime concert starting at 1pm. Programme includes "Springtime" - first performance, dedicated to Ivana Marija Vidovic by Michael Denhoff, D. Pejacevic and F. Liszt.

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Floral - Exhibition by Josip Lizatovic
Written by Marko   
Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Floral - Exhibition by Josip Lizatovic
Floral Exhibition
Josip Lizatovic, a CSYPN member, has invited us to his new exhibition, called Floral. The Exhibition is open until Thursday 6th November 2008.

The exhibition will take place in GXgallery, Denmark Hill, South-East London.

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Croatian Jazz Musician in 606 Club
Written by Marko   
Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Elvis Stanic & Ex Tempore performing in London
Elvis Stanic
Croatian jazz musician/composer, Elvis Stanic, will be performing on guitar in London with a European band ‘Ex Tempore’ during the first week of November.

This includes a performance in the 606 Club on Wednesday 5th November. There is no entry fee, instead the musicians are funded from a Music Charge which is added to the bill at the end of the night, with charges currently on £5.00 per head.

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Contemporary Croatian Cinema
Written by Marko   
Friday, 30 May 2008

100 Minuta Slave / 100 Minutes of Slava
100 Minutes of Slava
More Croatian films in London, and again at the Riverside Studios.

Since in 2004 we organised (with CAN and the Embassy) the first Croatian film festival in more than 30 years, we are seeing more and more of Croatian films in the UK. Do join us if you can for the best of the contemporary Croatian cinema.

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CSYPN's first book - Book launch at the Croatian Embassy
Written by Marko   
Saturday, 24 May 2008

Language Project - Our First Book
CSYPN's First Book
The first 'big' CSYPN project was a language project which started back in 2001.

This project has a number of aims, and the most important are:

  • to increase/create the awareness of Croatian culture and language among members of the British society in general and in academia
  • to 'refresh' the knowledge of Croatian language and culture among Croats in UK

In 2001 we organised three lectures:

We got two of these talks into a nice 110 pages book with lots of beautiful illustrations.

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Renata Pokupic – Opera - Handel’s Flavio
Written by Paul   
Friday, 11 April 2008

Renata Pokupic is an esteemed mezzao-soprano singer from Croatia, who regularly performs at events across Europe.  On Thursday, 17 April, Renata will be performing at the Barbican, in Handel’s opera, Flavio.

Flavio had apparently flopped when it was first performed in London in 1723, however, we’re sure you’ll be satisfied with Handel’s artistic genius this time-around, and its performers, including our Renata of course.

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Viva La Vida
Written by Marko   
Saturday, 29 March 2008

Viva La Vida is a monthly event (eclectic house music) taking place in Bar Vinyl, a famous DJ bar in Camden Town, co-organised by our compatriot, Drazen.

This coming Saturday will feature a special guest, Seraphim Codex (Robert from Bjelovar), who is one of the best Croatian DJs and was a finalist of Heineken DJ World Championship in Las Vegas last year.

This promises to be a great night out and it would be great if you could join us.

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Croatian Film in Edinburgh
Written by Marko   
Tuesday, 18 March 2008

Croatian Season at Filmhouse - A Wonderful Night in Split
A Wonderful Night in Split
The Filmhouse cinema in Edinburgh will present a short season of Croatian films , classic and contemporary, at the end of March (28 - 30 March) to showcase the burgeoning Croatian film industry. 

His Excellency Josko Paro, the Croatian Ambassador to the UK, said:

"I am delighted that for the first time this small selection of Croatian films will be shown at the prestigious Filmhouse cinema in Edinburgh. I hope this is only the beginning of a regular appearance of Croatian films in Scotland. Croatian cinema is enjoying a revival and the quality of recent films is becoming recognised both locally and internationally." 

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Zeljko Ignjatovic - Guitar Solo Concert
Written by Marko   
Saturday, 02 February 2008

The Latin American and Caribbean Cultural Society (LACCS), with the support of the Slovenian Embassy is organising a concert of Zarko Ignjatovic, Croatian/Slovenian classical guitarist at the Leighton House Museum. Zarko will play Slovene, Croatian, Italian and Mexican music. 

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The Heart's Desire
Written by Marko   
Sunday, 04 November 2007

A CSYPN member Stephanie McNamara has already entertained us with her lovely voice in the past. There is another concert on Saturday, 10th November.

"We  Divas Rouge - are giving another concert with voice, clarinet  and piano and we'd love it if you'd come along! As usual we'll take  you through the centuries with some lovely music including pieces  from Schumann, Verdi, and Rossini, all the way up to Cole Porter  and Kurt Weill. Wine and refreshments are included in the ticket  price."

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In Situ - Exhibition by Josip Lizatovic
Written by Marko   
Saturday, 13 October 2007

Josip Lizatovic, a CSYPN member, has invited us to the opening of his new exhibition, In Situ. The Private View will take place  on Friday, 19 October 2007 at 7.30pm, while the exhibition continues through 1st November 2007.

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Closer Croatia 2007 - Croatian Film Festival
Written by Marko   
Monday, 24 September 2007

After a very successful Croatian Film Festival in 2004 - the first such a festival in the UK for almost 40 years - there is another one in October. As young Croats of London paved the way and got the winning formula, it's essential to repeat the experiment - this time with more support and more partners.

The Festival, also entitled Closer Croatia, will again take place in the Riverside Studios, Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th October 2007. The programme is made of contemporary eight feature films and ten short films. We hope you will join us!

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Fragile by Tena Stivicic
Written by Marko   
Friday, 14 September 2007

Fragile by Tena Stivicic
Fragile by Tena Stivicic
Arcola Theatre is now showing a play by a Croatian author Tena Stivicic. The play will run until 29th September, with CSYPN's visit next Friday, the 14th September. After the play, we'll have some time for a drink with Tena in a local pub.

"Amidst tabloid paranoia about migrant workers and the blurring of national boundaries comes this sparkling multiple award-winning play by Tena Stivicic. I swear this city will eventually sink with all these worn out dreams holding by their teeth. A Croatian actress, a Serbian stand-up comedian, a human trafficking victim, a Norwegian journalist, a Balkan mafioso. All escaping. All pursuing fragile dreams. In London."
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SPAM Exhibition
Written by Marko   
Thursday, 06 September 2007

Still by Jelena Blagovic - Photographic Exhibition
Still by Jelena Blagovic
Jelena Blagovic will be showing her photographs along with other 15 students at their postgraduate SPAM exhibition. Unlike most postgraduate degree shows, SPAM is an independently and professionally curated exhibition. The majority of the sixteen exhibitors are professional artists.

The range of media on show includes photographs, book art, mixed media work and video. Many pieces manipulate London and its inhabitants, including the photographers themselves, into starting points for the exploration and transgression of traditional genres. 

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Dali @ Tate Modern
Written by Marko   
Friday, 31 August 2007

Salvador Dali @ Tate Modern
Salvador Dali
August will soon be at end, and its not likely well see any sun soon. But do not fear; CSYPN has just the thing for you. Last August, we had the highly popular Kandinsky visit. This year, we follow that up by returning to the Tate Modern for their exhibition of the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali.

After inspecting the exhibition we shall head to the nearby The Founders Arms pub for a drink as well as chat and artistic discussion.

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Ballet Troupe Croatia
Written by Marko   
Saturday, 23 June 2007

Ballet Troupe Croatia - Caligula
Ballet Troupe Croatia
Svebor Secak & Ballet Troupe Croatia is coming back to London, this time with Svebor's new ballet Caligula by Khachaturian. After ballet, we plan to visit a local pub for a refreshing pint.

Svebor Secak, principal dancer of the Croatian National Theatre and an internationally acclaimed artist is bringing his Ballet Troupe Croatia back to London.

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