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Croats at the Court of the Raven KingTalk by Marcus Tanner Croats at the Court of the Raven King Marcus Tanner, journalist and writer, gave a talk “Croats at the Court of the Raven King” at the Croatian Embassy in London on 18th March 2009. Marcus Tanner was a permanent correspondent, a war reporter and an assistant foreign editor of the British daily newspaper The Independent. He is the author of several books, among them “Croatia, a Nation Forged in War” He also collaborated with Marica Meštrovic on her book “Ivan Meštrovic: The Making of a Master”. 20.03.2009. | Press releases

Photo ExhibitionPhoto exhibition „Modest Beauty“ by Robert Krivec A private view of the photo exhibition „Modest Beauty“ by Robert Krivec was held at the Croatian Embassy in London on 14th January 2009. “Modest Beauty” is Krivec's first solo exhibition. He was born in Croatia but has been living and working in London since 2007. He graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb in 2004 and has since taken part in numerous projects in Croatia and the United Kingdom as a cinematographer and photographer. The exhibition remains open until 28th February 2009. 19.01.2009. | Press releases

Stage reading of the play The Sun is LaughingStage reading of the play The Sun Laughs by the Croatian author Rona Zulj Accidental Festival, ICA, Thursday, 22nd May 2008 at 1 pm The Sun Laughs by the Croatian author Rona Zulj will be presented on Thursday, 22nd May 2008 at 1 pm at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London.20.05.2008. | Press releases

International Symposium on De DominisInternational Symposium on Marko Antun De Dominis The British Library, 6th May 2008 First international symposium in Great Britain on Marko De Dominis, Croatian scientist and theologian, Bishop of Senj, Archbishop of Split, Dean of Windsor and Master of Savoy, was held at the British Library in London on 6th May 2008. The symposium entitled “Marco Antonio De Dominis (Rab 1560 – Rome 1624) – Catholic, Anglican and Ecumenist: A Celebration” brought together historians and academics from Croatia and Great Britain. It was organised by the Croatian Embassy in London and the Department for the International Cultural Co-operation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, in co-operation with the British Library. 09.05.2008. | Press releases

Book launch "Croatia Through HistoryBook Launch at the Croatian Embassy Croatia Through History 24th April 2008 Publisher Saqui and the Croatian Embassy in London jointly organised the launch of Branka Magaš's book Croatia Through History - The making of the European State. It is an extensive book on 700 pages with comprehensive bibliography.25.04.2008. | Press releases

Croatian Film in EdinburghCroatian film in Edinburgh Filmhouse in Edinburgh was a host of a short season of classic and contemporary films and short from the Croatian film industry from 28th until 30th March 2008. The programme consisted of three feature films: Armin, A Wonderful Night in Split (Ta divna splitska noc), The Border Post (Karaula) and a selection of shorts entitled Light drawings: The Zagreb School of Animation.04.04.2008. | Press releases

Book Launch: Ivan Meštrovic: The Making of a MasterBook launch: Ivan Meštrovic: The Making of a Master A book launch to mark the publication of a book on Ivan Meštrovic written by his daughter Marica Meštrovic was held at the Croatian Embassy in London on 13th March 2008.17.03.2008. | Press releases

Rab - the City of Art, lecture and a book launchRab - the City of Art - lecture and a book launch The Chief Conservator at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb Mr Miljenko Domijan held an interesting lecture about the island of Rab at the Croatian Embassy in London on 21st February 2008. The lecture, which was illustrated by the photographs of the island of Rab and particularly the City of Rab, served as an example of the similar heritage projects along the Croatian coast.28.02.2008. | Press releases

Mediterraneo- A Sea that UnitesMediterraneo – A Sea that Unites 24th January – 25th March 2008 Italian Institute in London The Italian Cultural Institute in co-operation with the representatives of the Mediterranean countries in London organised the exhibition “Mediterraneo – A Sea that Unites” with contributions from the artists from Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Montenegro, Egypt, France, Greece, Croatia, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.31.01.2008. | Press releases

"Isle of God" an exhibition by Arati Reddy-Devlin and John Holder„Isle of God“ – an exhibition of paintings by Arati Reddy – Devlin and John Holder Two British artists, Arati Reddy Devlin and John Holder, are the authors of an exhibition that opened at the Croatian Embassy in London on 16th January 2007. Arati Reddy Devlin and John Holders have been visiting the island of šipan in Croatia for years and have found its scenery inspirational. Also present at the private view was writer Andrew Smith. He was signing copies of his novel Caesar's Passage – also set in šipan. 18.01.2008. | Press releases