The Slovenian Museum and Archives is honored to present the exhibition “Plečnik’s Ljubljana,” which explores how Slovenia’s most important architect transformed the country’s capital city from the 1920s to the 1950s. Jože Plečnik, who had designed significant projects in Vienna and Prague, used Ljubljana as a laboratory for his unique vision, which combined elements from classical Greek and Roman architecture with affordable materials like cement slabs and old stones. He highlighted the city’s existing charms, emphasizing its connection to the Ljubljanica River and designing streets, squares, parks, bridges, and major buildings that created a new identity for the capital and answered the needs of its citizens.
“Plečnik’s Ljubljana” is a collaboration between the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana and the Museum of Architecture and Design. Support is provided by the Slovenian Consulate General in Cleveland, the Slovenian Museum and Archives, the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Slovenian Ministry of Culture.
Free In-Person Format and Ticketing:
- For the in-person viewing of the exhibit, the doors will open at 7pm at The Slovenian Museum and Archives. At 7:30pm, a short introduction to the exhibit will be given. Attendees can lead a self-guided tour of the exhibit.
- If you intend to attend our live event at The Slovenian Museum and Archives, we kindly request that you reserve a FREE ticket so that we can plan the space accordingly for the number of people attending.
Free Online Exhibit Premier:
- The free online exhibit premier will feature a brief introduction by Noah Charney, internationally best-selling author & professor of art history. Thereafter, a narrated walking tour of the exhibit will allow online viewers to experience “Plečnik’s Ljubljana” in an engaging manner.
- If you plan to view the presentation online, links to the presentation will be provided closer to the event date.