The Academy of Fine Arts and Design (, also known by the acronym ALUO), is an

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. From 1945 to 1961, Božidar Jakac taught graphic arts at the academy, and also served as a dean three times. The current dean of the academy is prof. Alen Ožbolt.

Notable faculty

* Jože Ciuha (1924–2015) * Božidar Jakac (1899–1989) * Boris Kalin (1905–1975) * Gojmir Anton Kos (1896–1970) * Adriana Maraž (1931-2015) * Miki Muster (1925-2018) * Igor Torkar (1913–2004)

References

External links

Academy of Fine Arts and Design
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