October 1–16, 2026

Solo Exhibition

Lazar Vozarević Gallery, Sremska Mitrovica

Mila Gvardiol’s 48th solo exhibition brings together works from the series Architectural Variations and Interactions, tracing the development of her research from the architecture of New Belgrade to movement and relationships between geometric forms.

The calm, isolated forms of Architectural Variations evolve in Interactions, where they move, overlap, and enter into new spatial relationships.

29 May – 17 June 2026

Solo Exhibition

Meander Gallery, Apatin, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 47th solo exhibition, entitled Interactions, opened at Meander Gallery in Apatin. This marks her second exhibition at the gallery, presenting recent works from the series of the same name. Through a distinctive abstract-geometric visual language, the series explores relationships between geometric forms, space and light. The exhibition was officially opened by art historian and curator Lukica Lukić. The show features nine large-format paintings and one digital print from the Interactions series.

20 May – 6 June 2026

Group Exhibition

Museum of Applied Art, Belgrade, Serbia

The 58th ULUPUDS May Exhibition, entitled Solidarity as a Challenge, opened at the Museum of Applied Art in Belgrade. This year’s exhibition is presented across several prominent venues in Belgrade: the Museum of Applied Art, Singidunum Gallery and Konak kneginje Ljubice. Mila Gvardiol is participating with a digital print from her current Interactions series.

1 March – 23 April 2026

Solo Exhibition

Sikora Arts, VR Gallery

The solo virtual exhibition Interactions was presented as part of the international project Exhibition for Abstract and Minimal Art II, organised by Sikora Arts, alongside solo exhibitions by Philippe Chitarrini, Mohamed Khalila and Julie Umerle, as well as an international group exhibition featuring contemporary abstract and minimalist art.

5–24 February 2026

Solo Exhibition

Bridges of the Balkans Gallery, Kragujevac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 45th solo exhibition, Interactions, opened at the Bridges of the Balkans Gallery in Kragujevac. This was her fourth presentation in the city and her second exhibition at the gallery. The exhibition was officially opened by gallery curator Nenad Ristović and the artist. The show featured a selection of seven acrylic-on-canvas works measuring 110 × 140 cm, along with one work measuring 70 × 100 cm..

1 January – 21 February 2026

Group Exhibition

Sikora Arts, VR Gallery

The international virtual exhibition Inaugural Exhibition: Abstract & Minimal Art 2026, organised by Sikora Arts, brought together 78 artists from around the world and featured more than 100 works of contemporary abstract and minimalist art. The exhibition was presented across five floors of a virtual gallery. Mila Gvardiol participated with two paintings from her current Interactions series, displayed on the Grand Floor.

22 December 2025 – 9 January 2026

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) presented the traditional New Year sales exhibition The Joy of Art at the ULUS Gallery in Belgrade. Bringing together a wide range of contemporary works, the exhibition offered visitors an opportunity to discover and purchase works by participating artists. Mila Gvardiol took part with two limited-edition digital prints from her current Interactions series.

22–31 December 2025

 Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Painting and Graphic Arts Section of ULUPUDS presented the traditional Small Format 2025 exhibition at Singidunum Gallery, bringing together works by artists of different generations in painting, printmaking and other creative techniques in small format. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her current Interactions series.

27 November – 27 December 2025

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The annual exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), entitled 4 SEGMENTS, opened at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, bringing together works from all four sections of the association. The exhibition offers an overview of contemporary artistic practices through four distinct segments, allowing each section to present its own selection of works. The Painting Section features 67 works, Expanded Media 20, Graphic Arts 30, and Sculpture 28. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her current Interactions series.

17 October – 17 November 2025

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) presented its 88th Autumn Exhibition, Reconstruction of Identity, at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. The exhibition explored the relationship between individual and collective identity and contemporary social change. Mila Gvardiol was among the 53 selected artists, presenting paintings from her new Interactions series.

5 September 2025

Award

NNC Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Mila Gvardiol was selected as one of the winners of the Challenge 2024 competition and became part of NNC Gallery’s Collective 24 programme. The programme brings together 20 artists from around the world and provides international exposure through exhibitions, publications and online platforms. It also includes the publication of a magazine dedicated to the Collective 24 artists, as well as individual exhibition pages on the gallery’s website.

5–19 May 2025

 Group Exhibition

Balkan Cinema, Belgrade, Serbia

The 57th ULUPUDS May Exhibition, entitled The Most Beautiful in the Present, presented a representative overview of contemporary Serbian applied arts. The exhibition was held across several venues in Belgrade: Balkan Cinema, the Residence of Princess Ljubica, the Svetozar Marković University Library, and the Serbian Armed Forces Club. Mila Gvardiol participated in the exhibition at Balkan Cinema with a work from her Quo Vadis series.

24 April – 12 May 2025

 Solo Exhibition

Modern Gallery Lazarevac, Lazarevac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Architectural Variations opened at the Modern Gallery Lazarevac. The exhibition featured fifteen acrylic-on-canvas works and one triptych created using digital print techniques.

15 April – 6 May 2025

 Solo Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Fine Arts Niš – Salon 77, Niš, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 43rd solo exhibition, Interactions, opened at Salon 77 of the Gallery of Contemporary Fine Arts Niš on 15 April 2025. This marked her third presentation at the institution and her second at Salon 77. The exhibition was officially opened by art historian Milica Todorović and featured nine acrylic-on-canvas paintings from the Interactions series.

13–28 March 2025

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

A charity exhibition was held at the ULUS Gallery in support of artist Sonja Kostić. Fellow artists and members of the association donated their works to support their colleague, a single mother and independent artist facing a serious illness. The exhibition was organised as a public auction, with all proceeds from the sale of artworks donated towards Sonja’s medical treatment.

25 December 2024 – 9 January 2025

 Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Painting and Graphic Arts Section of ULUPUDS presented the traditional Small Format exhibition at Singidunum Gallery. The exhibition brought together works by artists of different generations, created in a variety of painting, printmaking and drawing techniques in small format. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her current Interactions series.

12 December 2024 – 4 January 2025

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional ULUS New Year Exhibition opened at the ULUS Gallery, presenting a diverse selection of artworks, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages and other media. Mila Gvardiol participated with two miniature works from her Interactions series.

2–12 December 2024

 Group Exhibition

Residence of Princess Ljubica, Belgrade, Serbia

The Annual Exhibition of the ULUPUDS Painting and Graphic Arts Section opened at the Residence of Princess Ljubica in Belgrade. Mila Gvardiol participated with a triptych from her Parallax series.

28 November – 20 December 2024

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The 7th Triennial of Expanded Media, entitled Lost in Search, opened at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, exploring the impact of technology on identity, reality and creativity. The exhibition included photographs by Mila Gvardiol from her Architectural Variations series, created using photomanipulation techniques.

26 September – 20 October 2024

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The 87th ULUS Autumn Exhibition, entitled 5+: Beyond the Boundaries of Excellence, opened at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. The exhibition included two paintings by Mila Gvardiol from her Quo Vadis? series.

3–19 September 2024

Solo Exhibition

Small Art Salon of the National Museum of Šumadija, Kragujevac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 42nd solo exhibition, Architectural Variations, opened at the Small Art Salon of the National Museum of Šumadija in Kragujevac. The exhibition featured eight acrylic-on-canvas polyptychs and marked her second presentation to audiences in Kragujevac.

27 August 2024

Award

Light Pulse

Works by Mila Gvardiol from the Crossroads and Quo Vadis? series were selected for both the print and online editions of the Light Pulse catalogue. Among 34 international artists selected by the curators, six received special recognition, with Mila Gvardiol receiving the Best in Show Grand Prize. The awarded artists also received critical reviews, and their works were featured in individual presentations.

23 May – 10 June 2024

Group Exhibition

Balkan Cinema, Belgrade, Serbia

The 56th ULUPUDS May Exhibition, entitled Generator, was presented across three venues in Belgrade, offering an overview of contemporary work by all nine sections of the association. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Interactions series, alongside works by artists from various fields of applied art and design.

16 May – 19 June 2024

Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The jubilee 90th ULUS Spring Exhibition opened at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. This annual exhibition of ULUS members featured 86 works across various artistic disciplines, including a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Interactions series.

10–22 May 2024

Solo Exhibition

Blok Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 41st solo exhibition, Architectural Variations, opened at Blok Gallery in Belgrade. The exhibition featured nine acrylic-on-canvas works in the form of triptychs and polyptychs, created in 2023 and 2024. The works belong to the artist’s latest series, inspired by the architecture of New Belgrade.

20 April – 30 June 2024

 Group Exhibition

Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol was selected to participate in the 17th International Biennial of Miniature Art at the Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac. The exhibition featured 648 works by 423 artists from 20 countries. Gvardiol presented two miniatures from her Interactions series.

11 April – 11 May 2024

Group Exhibition

Students’ City Cultural Centre, Belgrade, Serbia

The Students’ City Cultural Centre presented the exhibition Vlasina Art Colony 2018–2023 in its Grand Gallery and Art Gallery, featuring works created during the 45th–50th editions of the colony and selected by Nina Todorović. Mila Gvardiol participated with paintings from her Architectural Variations series, created during the 50th Vlasina Art Colony.

19 March – 4 April 2024

Solo Exhibition

Milorad Bata Mihailović Gallery, Pančevo, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Architectural Variations opened at the Milorad Bata Mihailović Gallery in Pančevo. The series was presented by Ivana Markez Filipović, curator at the Cultural Centre of Pančevo, and Dr Miona Marta Marković, artist and art historian, while Gvardiol spoke about the inspiration and creative process behind the works. The exhibition featured 16 acrylic-on-canvas paintings, predominantly triptychs and polyptychs. The catalogue foreword was written by Dr Miona Marta Marković.

25 January – 13 February 2024

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Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo, Pančevo, Serbia

The Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo hosted the travelling international exhibition 30×30 Art Salon, bringing together works by artists from various disciplines. All exhibited works follow the exhibition’s defining 30 × 30 cm format. Mila Gvardiol participated with her painting Izlaz (Exit).

10–31 January 2024

Group Exhibition

Prodajna Galerija Beograd, Belgrade, Serbia

Prodajna Galerija Beograd presented its annual New Year’s Sales Exhibition, featuring works ranging from classics of interwar modernism, including Milan Konjović and Ljubica Cuca Sokić, to contemporary art and works created in recent decades. Mila Gvardiol was represented by two digital prints from her Architectural Variations series.

20 December 2023 – 7 January 2024

Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The ULUS Gallery hosted its traditional New Year’s sales exhibition, presenting paintings in various formats alongside drawings, prints, sculptures and collages. Among the exhibited works was a small-format acrylic-on-canvas painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Interactions series.

18 December 2023 – 12 January 2024

Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Singidunum Gallery in Belgrade hosted the traditional ULUPUDS miniature exhibition Miniature 8. The exhibition presented works from various fields of visual and applied arts, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography and textiles. Mila Gvardiol participated with two acrylic works on hardboard from her Interactions series.

03–19 September 2024

Group Exhibition

Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin, Zrenjanin, Serbia

The Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin hosted the 18th 30×30 Art Salon, a traditional international exhibition featuring works in various techniques and disciplines, all united by the standard 30 × 30 cm format. Among the exhibited works was Mila Gvardiol’s painting Exit. Following its presentation in Zrenjanin, the exhibition continued to the Cultural Centre in Novi Sad, Pančevo, Belgrade and Sremska Mitrovica.

30 October – 25 November 2023

Group Exhibition

Leskovac Cultural Centre Gallery, Leskovac, Serbia

The Leskovac Cultural Centre Gallery hosted the 61st October Art Salon, a traditional annual exhibition presenting contemporary visual art. The jury, comprising Slobodan Radojković, Dragana Kovačić and Srđan Marković, selected 41 works by 34 artists working across different disciplines, including painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Architectural Variations series.

7–20 November 2023

Group Exhibition

Vaulted Hall of the Residence of Princess Ljubica, Belgrade, Serbia

The annual exhibition of the Painting and Graphic Arts Section of ULUPUDS was held in the Vaulted Hall of the Residence of Princess Ljubica. Mila Gvardiol participated with a triptych from her Architectural Variations series. The exhibition also featured works by 17 other artists, all active members of one of the largest sections of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia.

9–20 November 2023

Group Exhibition by Invitation

Modern Gallery Lazarevac, Lazarevac, Serbia

The exhibition Femininity in Geometric Abstraction, an original project by artist and art historian Miona Marta Marković, brought together contemporary women artists from Serbia whose work explores geometric abstraction. Participating artists included Bosilja Zirojević Lečić, Danja Tekić, Emilija Radojičić, Jagoda Živanović, Jasna Gulan Ružić, Korina Gubik, Mila Gvardiol, Miljana Radenković, Milka Žunjanin, Nina Todorović, Sanja Đorđević, Sonja Kostić, Sylvia Kovjenic, Tamara Dragan, Višnja Petrović and Vjera Damjanović.

19 October – 9 November 2023

Solo Exhibition

Modern Gallery of the Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 39th solo exhibition, Quo Vadis?, was held at the Modern Gallery of the Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac. The exhibition was opened by the artist, Dragan Arsić, Director of the Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac, Radoš Gačić, art historian and editor of the Centre’s visual arts programme, and art historian Miona Marta Marković, who also wrote the introductory text for the exhibition catalogue.

4–31 October 2023

Group Exhibition

Contemporary City Gallery of the Cultural Centre Aranđelovac, Aranđelovac, Serbia

The Contemporary City Gallery of the Cultural Centre Aranđelovac hosted the final exhibition of its Second Exhibition Season, presenting a selection of solo exhibitions held throughout 2023. Each participating artist donated one work to the Gallery’s collection. The exhibition featured works by Nere Pletikosić, Jasna Jelić Obradović, Katarina Nedeljković, Mila Gvardiol, Petra Đorđević, Dušan Marković, Svetlana Jovanović, Željka Radović and Ivana Kocić.

28 September–2 October 2023

Art Colony

Ribarsko Ostrvo, Novi Sad, Serbia

The first edition of the Druga naša Art Colony was held at Ribarsko Ostrvo in Novi Sad, organized by Stuarts Gallery and the Vojvodina Chamber of Commerce. Participants included Ivica Aranđus (Tivat, Montenegro), Radule Bošković (Novi Sad), Saša Dobrić (Novi Sad), Zorica Đorđević (Paraćin), Dejan Milivojević (Jagodina), Damjan Pavlović (Belgrade), Olivera Protić (Belgrade), Jelena Vragović (Vršac), and Mila Gvardiol (Belgrade).

17–24 July 2023

Art Colony

Vlasina Rid, Serbia

The 50th edition of the International Vlasina Art Colony was held in Vlasina Rid. Curator Nina Todorović invited artists from Serbia, the United Kingdom and Germany working across a range of artistic disciplines, including painting, photography and performance. Participants included Sanja Latinović, Maria Čalić, Irena Kuzmanović, Aleksandar Rakezić, Aleksandar Radičević, Mark Brogan, Saša Stojanović, Silvia Lorenz, Miona Marta Marković and Mila Gvardiol. Art historian Maida Gruden served as the curator of this jubilee edition.

12 May–1 June 2023

Solo Exhibition

Sreten Stojanović Gallery, Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Quo Vadis? was held at the Sreten Stojanović Gallery in Prijedor. The exhibition was introduced by gallery director and artist Boris Eremić, art historian and artist Miona Marta Marković, and the artist herself. The exhibition featured nine acrylic-on-canvas paintings measuring 110 × 140 cm from the Quo Vadis? series.

10–31 May 2023

Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery – Lower Level, Belgrade, Serbia

As part of the French printmaking festival Fête de l’estampe 2023, the Printmaking Section of ULUS organized the group exhibition Format grafika 2023, dedicated to small-format prints. The festival is organized by the French printmakers’ association Manifestampe – Fédération nationale de l’estampe. The exhibition brought together 99 artists from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, presenting more than 300 works in a variety of printmaking techniques. Mila Gvardiol participated with digital prints from her Geometric Variations series.

29 March–24 April 2023

Solo Exhibition

Contemporary City Gallery, Aranđelovac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Architectural Variations opened at the Contemporary City Gallery of the Cultural Centre in Aranđelovac, marking her 37th solo exhibition. At the opening, curator and art historian Danijela Mladenović introduced the artist, while art historian Miona Marta Marković and Mila Gvardiol spoke about the works and the ideas behind the series. The exhibition featured eleven acrylic-on-canvas triptychs and polyptychs. The catalogue essay was written by Miona Marta Marković.

2 February 2023

Award

Artorful, New York, USA

New York-based global art platform Artorful awarded Mila Gvardiol a jury-selected Top 10 distinction in the international Colors 2023 Art Competition. Her painting Through the Kaleidoscope (acrylic on canvas, 100 × 70 cm) was selected among the ten highest-ranked works. Created in 2010, the work belongs to her Stained Glass Lights series, which explores relationships between light, colour and geometric form.

17 January 2023

Festival

36th Stuttgarter Filmwinter – Festival for Expanded Media, Stuttgart, Germany

As part of the 36th Stuttgarter Filmwinter – Festival for Expanded Media, Mila Gvardiol’s digital series Architectural Imaginations was presented within the Algorithmic Random Selected AV exhibition. The programme brought together artists exploring contemporary visual forms through digital and experimental media.

27 December 2022 – 23 January 2023

Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The ULUS Gallery in Belgrade hosted the members’ sales exhibition Red, organised by the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS). The exhibition featured 42 works by 38 artists, inspired by themes such as life, strength, energy, passion, intensity, desire and victory. Mila Gvardiol presented a triptych from her Peaks series, acrylic on canvas, 3 × 100 × 55 cm.

23 December 2022 – 20 January 2023

Award

ULUPUDS Small Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional seventh Miniature 7 small-format exhibition was held at the ULUPUDS Small Gallery in Belgrade. The selection jury, composed of members of the ULUPUDS Art Council and the gallery curator, selected works by 138 artists of different generations, artistic approaches and interests, all created within the prescribed 20 × 20 cm format.

The exhibition featured more than 200 works in a wide range of techniques and materials, including ceramics, textiles, wood, metal, painting, sculpture, installation, photography and assemblage, covering themes ranging from landscape and figuration to abstraction.

The ULUPUDS Art Council awarded Mila Gvardiol First Prize for a painting from her Geometric Variations series. Marija Zindović received Second Prize and Sylvia Kovjenić Third Prize, while Ivana Pražić, Stefan Todorović and Vera Parezanović received commendations.

Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade hosted Everyone Exhibits, a traditional sales exhibition organised by the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS). The exhibition presented works by ULUS members from different generations and artistic backgrounds, offering a broad overview of contemporary artistic practices and media. Mila Gvardiol participated with paintings from her Architectural Variations series, executed in acrylic on canvas.

6–15 December 2022

Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Painting and Graphic Arts Section of ULUPUDS presented its traditional Small Format exhibition at Singidunum Gallery in Belgrade. The exhibition featured paintings, prints and drawings in a variety of techniques, including watercolour, oil, acrylic, collage, mosaic, digital print, pencil and ink on paper. The jury selected works by 45 artists of different generations, all created within the prescribed 25 × 25 cm format.

8–31 December 2022

Group Exhibition

Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin, Zrenjanin, Serbia

The Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin hosted the 17th 30×30 Art Salon, an international exhibition featuring works in a variety of techniques and artistic disciplines, all created in the standard 30 × 30 cm format. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Architectural Variations series. Following Zrenjanin, the travelling exhibition continued to Belgrade, Pančevo, Sremska Mitrovica and Novi Sad.

28 November 2022 – 13 January 2023

Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery in Belgrade hosted its traditional New Year Sales Exhibition, presenting works by artists who had previously held solo exhibitions at the gallery. Mila Gvardiol participated as one of the gallery’s former exhibitors, presenting paintings from her Architectural Variations series.

15 December 2022

Group Online Exhibition

Open Art, Online

Open Art presented the curated virtual exhibition Open Art Exhibition – November 2022 Edition, featuring works by contemporary artists from different countries selected by the curatorial team. Mila Gvardiol participated with two works from her Quo Vadis? series.

17 November – 8 December 2022

Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The 85th ULUS Autumn Exhibition, dedicated to Cvijeta Zuzorić, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. Mila Gvardiol participated with two digital prints inspired by the anthurium flower, the symbolic motif of that year’s exhibition.

15–30 November 2022

Group Exhibition

Vaulted Hall of Princess Ljubica’s Residence, Belgrade, Serbia

The annual exhibition of the ULUPUDS Painting and Graphic Arts Section was held in the Vaulted Hall of Princess Ljubica’s Residence in Belgrade. Mila Gvardiol participated in this traditional exhibition with a triptych from her Architectural Variations series.

8–31 December 2022

Festival

Internationales Digitalkunst Festival – IDKF, Stuttgart, Germany

Mila Gvardiol’s digital series Architectural Imaginations was presented at the Internationales Digitalkunst Festival – IDKF in Stuttgart, Germany.

5–27 November 2022

Group Exhibition by Invitation

Gallery of Contemporary Art, City Museum of Sombor, Sombor, Serbia

The traditional biennial exhibition Likovna jesen, initiated by painter Milan Konjović, brought together selected artists from the former Yugoslavia. The 2022 edition was curated by art historian Sava Stepanov. Mila Gvardiol participated with two works from her Crossroads series.

3–17 November 2022

 Solo Exhibition

Platoneum Gallery, SASA Branch in Novi Sad, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 35th solo exhibition, Quo Vadis?, was held at the Platoneum Gallery of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts Branch in Novi Sad. The exhibition was opened by Academician Teodor Atanacković, Secretary of the SASA Branch in Novi Sad, Academician and Professor Ljubomir Vučinić, and the artist.

2–13 November 2022

 Group Exhibition

Stara Kapetanija Art Gallery, Zemun, Serbia

The 38th Zemun Salon, entitled Samovanje, was held at the Stara Kapetanija Art Gallery in Zemun. The exhibition was conceived and curated by Ivana Đorđević and featured works in various media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and ceramics. Mila Gvardiol participated in this traditional exhibition with a triptych from her Geometric Variations series.

15 October–4 December 2022

Festival

V PASA Festival, Seoul, South Korea

Mila Gvardiol presented works from her Quo Vadis? series at the V PASA Festival in Seoul, South Korea. The festival brought together artists from different parts of the world, presenting their works on screens at various locations throughout the city.

October 2022

 Magazine

JK’s Magazine, Finland

Finnish arts and culture publication JK’s Magazine featured an interview with Mila Gvardiol, introducing her artistic practice to an international audience. The interview was also published on the magazine’s official website. JK’s Magazine presents contemporary artists from different countries through interviews exploring their work, artistic development and creative practice.

25 June 2022

Festival

Abazija Cinema, Palić, Serbia

At the jubilee 10th International GIF Animation Festival – X GIFEST, held at the Abazija Cinema in Palić, Mila Gvardiol presented the GIF animation Quo Vadis?, created as a digital continuation of the eponymous artistic series.

15 June–10 July 2022

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The 6th ULUS Triennial of Expanded Media, titled Unobtainable Materials, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. In the first segment of the exhibition, dedicated to landscape and the theme of error, Mila Gvardiol presented digital prints from her Horizons (Glitch Art) series. The exhibition featured 76 works by artists from Serbia, the region, Europe and the United States.

9 June–4 July 2022

 Group Exhibition

Belgrade City Museum, Belgrade, Serbia

The 54th May Exhibition was held at two locations: the Saša Marčeta Foundation – Balkan Cinema and the Belgrade City Museum. Mila Gvardiol participated with a triptych from her Architectural Variations series. The May Exhibition is a traditional ULUPUDS exhibition presenting works by architects, designers, painters, ceramic artists, scenographers, costume designers, photographers, fashion designers, art historians and sculptors. The 2022 edition featured 193 artists and 260 works.

1–22 April 2022

 Solo Exhibition

Terra Gallery, Kikinda, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 35th solo exhibition, Quo Vadis?, opened at the Terra Gallery in Kikinda. The exhibition featured 13 acrylic-on-canvas paintings from the eponymous series, measuring 110 × 140 cm. The exhibition and the Quo Vadis? series were introduced by art historian and artist Dr Miona Marta Marković, followed by an address by the artist.

22 February–15 March 2022

 Solo Exhibition

Art Gallery of the Cultural Centre, Čačak, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Quo Vadis? opened at the Art Gallery of the Cultural Centre in Čačak. The exhibition and the artistic concept behind the series were introduced by gallery curator Vesna Petrović and art historian Dr Miona Marta Marković, author of the catalogue foreword. The artist also addressed the audience at the opening.

14 February–17 March 2022

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Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

Curated by artist Mihael Milunović, the exhibition Painting / Now brought together artists whose painting practices explore the relationship between contemporary art and technology. Mila Gvardiol participated with two works from her Crossroads series.

28 January–11 February 2022

Solo Exhibition

Gradac Gallery, Raška, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 33rd solo exhibition, Quo Vadis?, opened at Gradac Gallery in Raška. At the opening, the exhibition and the artistic concept behind the series were introduced by gallery curator Sonja Milićević and art historian Dr Miona Marta Marković, author of the catalogue foreword. The artist also addressed the audience.

8 January–3 May 2022

Group Online Exhibition

Li Tang Gallery Online Platform, New York, USA

Li Tang Gallery, a New York-based online platform promoting international contemporary art, presented the international juried exhibition The Next. The exhibition featured 15 artists selected from 286 applicants worldwide by juror Sizhu Li, a New York-based multidisciplinary artist. Mila Gvardiol participated with four works from her Quo Vadis? series.

27 December 2021–20 January 2022

Group Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Art, Pančevo, Serbia

For the 8th Vranje Art Biennial 2021, a three-member jury consisting of art critic Dejan Đorić, Tatjana Milosavljević of the National Museum in Kragujevac, and Suzana Novčić of the National Museum in Kraljevo selected 40 artists. Mila Gvardiol participated with a digital print from her Architectural Imaginations series.

16 December 2021–20 January 2022

Award

ULUPUDS Small Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

At Miniature 6, held at the ULUPUDS Small Gallery, Mila Gvardiol received a Jury Commendation for a work from her Geometric Variations series. Commendations were also awarded to Iva Pajković and Minja Đurđević. The exhibition featured works by 122 artists, with approximately 250 works presented in a wide range of techniques.

15 December 2021–15 January 2022

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional New Year’s Sales Exhibition brought together artists who had previously held solo exhibitions at the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery. Mila Gvardiol participated with three acrylic-on-board paintings from her Geometric Variations series, each measuring 30 × 30 cm.

9–31 December 2021

Group Exhibition

Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin, Zrenjanin, Serbia

The 16th 30×30 Art Salon brought together works by 195 artists working across a variety of techniques and media. Mila Gvardiol participated with the painting Night in the Block from her Geometric Variations series. Following its presentation in Zrenjanin, the exhibition travelled to Belgrade, Pančevo, Sremska Mitrovica and Novi Sad.

17 February – 4 March 2022

Group Exhibition

Stara Kapetanija Art Gallery, Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia

The group exhibition “… at the End of the Tunnel,” curated by art historian Jefimija Đokić, brought together works by 30 artists working across a wide range of media, including drawing, mosaic, watercolor, graphic techniques, oil and acrylic painting, as well as three-dimensional objects. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Peaks series.

26 November – 9 December 2021

 Solo Exhibition

Vojnović House Gallery, Inđija, Serbia

The solo exhibition Quo Vadis? by Mila Gvardiol was presented at the Vojnović House Gallery, organized by the Cultural Centre of Inđija. It marked the artist’s second solo presentation at this exhibition space, following her Stained Glass Lights exhibition in 2010.

The exhibition was opened by gallery curator Vladimir Vukas and artist and art historian Miona Marta Marković, who also contributed the catalogue foreword.

7–24 October 2021

 Solo Exhibition

National Museum Gallery, Vranje, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 31st solo exhibition, Quo Vadis?, was presented at the National Museum Gallery in Vranje. The exhibition featured 13 acrylic paintings from the series, each measuring 140 × 110 cm.

The exhibition was opened by Mirjana Jovanović, senior curator at the National Museum in Vranje, and the artist.

27 July – 8 August 2021

 Online Exhibition

Cista Arts, London, United Kingdom

Cista Arts presented an online exhibition of works by Mila Gvardiol from the Stairs series. The exhibition featured ten acrylic paintings on canvas, each measuring 140 × 110 cm.

Cista Arts is a London-based art platform promoting contemporary artists through exhibitions, art fairs and festivals, while connecting their work with an international audience.

15 July – 15 August 2021

Group Online Exhibition

Motileart, Online

Motileart’s 1st International Online Art Exhibition brought together 70 artists from around the world, presenting works across painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video art, digital art and photography. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her Quo Vadis? series.

Motileart was established in 2020 as an international online platform created to connect artists and provide opportunities to present their work to a wider audience.

June 2021

Publication

The Book of Selected Readings: 2021 – Visual Literacy in the Virtual Realm, International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA), United States

A painting by Mila Gvardiol from the Stairs series was selected for the cover of The Book of Selected Readings: 2021 – Visual Literacy in the Virtual Realm, published by the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA).

IVLA is an international organization bringing together researchers, educators, designers, media professionals and artists engaged in the study and development of visual literacy. The selection followed Gvardiol’s First Prize at IVLA’s international visual art competition the previous year.

June 2021

 Magazine Feature

Coup Arte Contemporáneo, Spain

Spanish contemporary art magazine Coup Arte Contemporáneo published an online feature dedicated to Mila Gvardiol’s Stairs series. The article was accompanied by six reproductions of works from the series.

Coup Arte Contemporáneo presents and promotes contemporary art and artists from the international art scene, highlighting current artistic practices and projects.

July 2021

 Magazine Feature

Art Up Mi Magazine, Milan, Italy

The spring issue of the international contemporary art magazine Art Up Mi featured Mila Gvardiol’s artistic practice, accompanied by several reproductions from her Quo Vadis? series. Based in Milan, the magazine is dedicated to promoting contemporary visual artists and connecting them with art lovers, collectors and galleries worldwide.

The print edition is distributed internationally through Amazon, while a digital edition is available for Kindle. The issue featuring Mila Gvardiol was published in July 2021.

26 March 2021

Interview

Gradnja.rs

Gradnja.rs published an interview with Mila Gvardiol exploring her artistic practice and the relationship between architecture and contemporary visual art. In conversation with journalist Anđela Aleksić, Gvardiol discusses her series Architectural Imaginations, Stairs and Crossroads, and the ways in which architecture shapes her visual language and compositions.

Gradnja.rs is a regional online platform dedicated to architecture, construction, interior design and urbanism, featuring professional articles, interviews and analyses of contemporary architecture and design.

March 2021

Interview

Muscadine Magazine, USA

The March issue of the international Muscadine Magazine featured an interview with Mila Gvardiol, accompanied by her work from the Crossroads series. The interview presents her artistic practice and explores the ideas and visual language behind her work.

Based in Louisiana, USA, Muscadine Magazine features artists and designers from around the world, with a focus on contemporary art, fashion and design. The print edition is distributed internationally through Amazon, while a digital edition is available on Kindle.

 Group Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo, Pančevo, Serbia

The travelling 30×30 Art Salon exhibition, organised by the Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin, was presented at the Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo. Featuring works in the 30×30 cm format across a range of techniques and media, the exhibition included a digital print by Mila Gvardiol. Following its presentations in Zrenjanin and Belgrade, the exhibition continued to Pančevo, with further presentations in Sremska Mitrovica and Novi Sad.

Charity Exhibition

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, Belgrade, Serbia

The humanitarian initiative Artists from Serbia for Glina, Petrinja and Sisak was organised by Diplomacy & Commerce, in cooperation with the Croatian Business Club in Belgrade and the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Serbia, to raise funds for communities affected by the devastating earthquake in Croatia.

Mila Gvardiol contributed a painting from her Quo Vadis? series, which was sold alongside 21 other artworks and photographs by prominent Serbian artists. The campaign raised more than RSD 800,000 for humanitarian assistance to the affected areas.

A reception marking the initiative was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Belgrade, attended by Ambassador Hidajet Biščević, representatives of the organisers, participating artists and members of Serbia’s cultural and business community.

29 January – 19 February 2021

 Solo Virtual Exhibition

Cultural Centre Vršac – Virtual Gallery, Vršac, Serbia

Where Are We Going, What Are We Striving For? was a solo virtual exhibition by Mila Gvardiol presented in the online gallery of the Cultural Centre Vršac. The exhibition brought together selected works from the Stairs and Crossroads series, exploring movement, direction, choice and the search for a destination through architectural forms and spatial relationships. The accompanying exhibition text was written by Miona Marta Marković.

 Solo Exhibition

Prodajna Galerija Beograd, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol presented her solo exhibition Quo Vadis? at Prodajna Galerija Beograd. The exhibition featured 13 acrylic paintings on canvas, measuring 140 × 110 cm, exploring spatial relationships, geometric structures and the symbolic motif of the staircase. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, the exhibition was presented without an official opening.

19–30 October 2020

Solo Exhibition

Mali Likovni Salon Gallery, Novi Sad, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol presented her solo exhibition Architectural Imaginations at the Mali Likovni Salon Gallery in Novi Sad. Her 27th solo exhibition featured eight digital prints inspired by the architecture of Brutalism and the socialist modernist heritage of New Belgrade. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, the exhibition was presented without an official opening.

17 February – 10 March 2021

Award

International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA)

Mila Gvardiol received First Prize at the international virtual exhibition Visual Messages, organized by the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA), for a work from her Quo Vadis? series. The award was decided by an international jury comprising Peter Capreau (Musée Leuven, Belgium), Petronio Bendito (Purdue University, USA), and Dana Statton Thompson, President of IVLA and Associate Professor at Murray State University, USA.

21–31 August 2020

Group Exhibition

Šabac Cultural Centre Gallery, Šabac, Serbia

The 29th International Small Format Exhibition was held at the Šabac Cultural Centre Gallery, featuring 126 works by 73 artists across painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Mila Gvardiol participated with two miniature works on wood, Blocks and Skyscrapers.

13 June 2020

Award

Abazija Cinema, Palić, Serbia

At the 8th GIFEST International GIF Art Festival, held at the Abazija Cinema in Palić, Mila Gvardiol’s work Boredom received a Special Jury Commendation from the three-member international jury comprising artists from Subotica, Belgrade and Sofia.

Boredom is one of the GIF works created from the interactive video Love, produced by Mila Gvardiol in 2011. This presentation marked the work’s first appearance at an international festival, where it was recognized for its artistic quality.

4–14 June 2020

Group Exhibition

Art For All Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Following its initial virtual presentation, the Show Must Go On exhibition was presented in the physical space of Art For All Gallery, allowing audiences to experience the works in person.

The exhibition brought together 30 artists working across different media and artistic approaches, presenting works created during the period of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project explored experiences of isolation, changes in everyday life, and the ways artistic practice responded to the circumstances of the global pandemic.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Stairs series, exploring relationships between architecture, space and light through her distinctive geometric visual language.

6 June – 31 July 2020

Group Exhibition

Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia

The 15th International Biennial of Miniature Art, one of the region’s major exhibitions dedicated to miniature art, was held at the Cultural Centre Gornji Milanovac. The exhibition presented works across painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, photography, applied arts and intermedia.

Mila Gvardiol participated with two miniature paintings from the Geometric Abstractions series, Variations 1 and Variations 2, exploring relationships between form, space and rhythm through geometric composition.

31 May – 31 June 2020

Group Online Exhibition

Majdan Art Gallery, Majdanpek, Serbia

Majdan Art Gallery organized its first international online group exhibition, White Nights, bringing together artists from different countries and presenting a variety of contemporary artistic practices to an international audience.

Mila Gvardiol participated with the digital collage Repetitions, a work exploring rhythm, repetition and geometric relationships in space as part of her ongoing investigation of digital media and contemporary visual expression.

22 May – 1 June 2020

Group Online Exhibition

Art For All Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Art For All Gallery organized the virtual group exhibition Show Must Go On, presenting works created during the period of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition brought together 30 local artists whose works reflected different artistic responses to this specific period.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Stairs series, continuing her exploration of architecture, space and light through a geometric visual language.

15–28 May 2020

Group Exhibition

Gallery 73, Belgrade, Serbia

Gallery 73 presented the exhibition Ephemerality, featuring selected works from its collection and curated by art historian Đorđe Kadijević. The exhibition brought together artists of different generations and artistic approaches, highlighting the diversity of contemporary visual expression.

Mila Gvardiol was represented by a painting from her Crossroads series, part of the Gallery 73 collection and selected for inclusion in this thematic exhibition.

14 May–4 June 2020

Group Online Exhibition

Atelier DivArt Gallery

Atelier DivArt Gallery presented its first international group VR exhibition, (UN)LOCKDOWN. The exhibition brought together 26 invited artists, presenting their works in a virtual gallery environment during the period of global restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Stairs series, exploring architectural space and perspective through her distinctive geometric visual language.

7 May 2020

Digital Presentation of Video Works

Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS)

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) launched an online programme presenting films and video works by its members. The works were screened on the association’s official website and shared through its social media channels.

As part of the programme, Mila Gvardiol presented her digital video An Image of a Perfectly Ordinary Day (2010), created as part of the ULUS Video Workshop.

5 March–20 May 2020

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The exhibition Painting of Serbia, organized by the Painting Section of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), presented works by contemporary Serbian painters representing different generations and artistic approaches. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Quo Vadis? series.

3–31 March 2020

 Group Exhibition

Atelier DivArt, Belgrade, Serbia

Atelier DivArt presented its first spring exhibition, Awakening, bringing together artists of different generations and artistic approaches. The exhibition featured works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, watercolour, collage and photography.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Rhythm series, exploring relationships between form, movement and visual rhythm through a geometrically structured composition.

24 February–10 March 2020

 Group Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo, Serbia

The Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo presented the travelling group exhibition 30×30, featuring works by numerous artists created in the compact 30 × 30 cm format. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her Geometric Variations series.

27 December 2019–21 January 2020

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The ULUS Gallery presented its traditional New Year sales exhibition, December Salon, featuring works by members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia across different generations and artistic practices. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her Geometric Variations series.

17 December 2019–12 January 2020

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery presented its traditional New Year Sales Exhibition, featuring works by artists who had held solo exhibitions at the gallery in previous years. The exhibition offered visitors an opportunity to discover and purchase works by established artists representing a range of artistic approaches. Mila Gvardiol participated with four works: one painting from her Rhythm series and three works from the Geometric Variations series.

16 December 2019–12 January 2020

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Autumn Exhibition, one of the longest-running exhibitions in the region, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. The exhibition brought together members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) working across different media and artistic disciplines, presenting around 300 works. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Crossroads series.

13–30 December 2019

 Group Exhibition

Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin, Zrenjanin, Serbia

The Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin hosted the 14th edition of the international 30×30 Art Salon. This long-running project, initiated by artist Milutin Mićić, brings together selected two- and three-dimensional works created in various media, all within the maximum format of 30 × 30 cm. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Geometric Variations series.

9–15 December 2019

 Group Exhibition

Pistori Palace Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia

Gallery 73 presented a selection from its art collection at the Pistori Palace Gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia. The exhibition featured works by 22 artists of different generations, representing diverse approaches and styles while offering an overview of contemporary Serbian visual art. Among the exhibited works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series.

14–30 September 2019

 Group Exhibition

Serbian Cultural Centre, Pula, Croatia

Gallery 73 presented a selection from its collection at the Serbian Cultural Centre in Pula, bringing together works by artists of different generations and artistic approaches. The exhibition offered Croatian audiences an insight into contemporary Serbian visual art and continued Gallery 73’s programme of presenting its collection internationally. Mila Gvardiol was represented with works from her Rhythm and Geometric Variations series.

29 August – 11 September 2019

 Group Exhibition

Porta Macedonia Gallery Space, Skopje,  Macedonia

A selection of works from the Gallery 73 collection was presented at the Porta Macedonia Gallery Space in Skopje. The exhibition was opened by Daniela Nikolova, Director of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence, Dušanka Divjak Tomić, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to North Macedonia, and Mirela Pudar, Director of Gallery 73. Among the exhibited works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series.

13 August – 2 September 2019

 Group Exhibition

National Bank of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

The exhibition Art Today was opened at the National Bank of Serbia in Belgrade by curator and architect Slobodan Maldini, in collaboration with ULUPUDS, Art Centar Novi Sad and the Association of Serbian Architects.

The exhibition brought together works by around 200 artists working across painting, architecture, architectural, industrial and graphic design, applied painting, sculpture, ceramics, scenography, costume design, photography, contemporary media and other fields of visual and applied arts.

Mila Gvardiol was represented by two paintings from her Quo Vadis? series.

1–15 August 2019

Group Exhibition by Invitation

King Nikola’s Palace, Bar, Montenegro

The third exhibition within the visual arts programme of the 32nd Ljetopis festival, titled Njegoš and Tesla in the Works of Visual Artists, was held at King Nikola’s Palace in Bar.

Among the 22 works from the collection of art collector and gallerist Momčilo Mošo Todorović was Mila Gvardiol’s painting Njegoš.

26 July – 18 August 2019

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The exhibition Painting Today, organized by the Painting Section of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), presented works by contemporary artists and offered an overview of current tendencies on the Serbian painting scene.

At this exhibition, Mila Gvardiol presented for the first time a painting from her new Stairs series, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her artistic practice.

July 2019

 Commission

Residential Complex Sales Office, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol created a commissioned work for the interior of a residential complex sales office in Belgrade. The client requested a reinterpretation of Mirrors, a painting from her Repetitions series, adapted specifically to the architectural setting through changes in colour and scale.

Executed in acrylic on canvas and measuring 260 × 150 cm, the work retained the key visual qualities of the original while establishing a new relationship with the surrounding space. The commission reflects Gvardiol’s approach to integrating her geometric visual language into a specific architectural environment while preserving the identity of the original artwork.

21 March – 13 April 2019

Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. As one of the association’s major annual exhibitions, it presented a selection of recent works by its members.

Among the selected works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series, in which she explores relationships between space, light and architectural forms through geometric abstraction.

21 March – 13 April 2019

 Solo Exhibition

Meander Gallery, Apatin, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads presented a selection of works from the series of the same name, in which the artist explores relationships between space, light and architectural forms through geometric abstraction. The exhibition was opened by the gallery curator and sculptor Jovana Momčilović, together with the artist, who introduced the concept and ideas behind the series.

14 February – 6 March 2019

 Solo Exhibition

Small Gallery of the National Museum, Kragujevac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads was held at the Small Gallery of the National Museum in Kragujevac. The exhibition presented a selection of paintings from the Crossroads series, exploring spatial relationships, light and architectural forms through geometric abstraction.

18 December 2018 – 12 January 2019

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery in Belgrade presented its traditional New Year sales exhibition, featuring works by artists who had previously held solo exhibitions at the gallery. Mila Gvardiol participated with two acrylic paintings on canvas (40 × 22 cm) from her Rhythm series.

1–28 November 2018

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Autumn Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), one of the association’s most important annual exhibitions, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. The exhibition brought together selected works by ULUS members, offering an overview of current developments on the contemporary Serbian art scene. Among the exhibited works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series.

9–18 October 2018

 Solo Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Art, Pančevo, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 24th solo exhibition, Crossroads, was held at the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Pančevo. The exhibition presented a selection of 13 paintings from the series of the same name, in which the artist explores relationships between space, light and architectural forms through geometric abstraction. The works, executed in acrylic on canvas, ranged in size from 100 × 70 cm to 100 × 200 cm. The exhibition was opened by the gallery curator Ivana Markez Filipović and the artist, who introduced the concept behind the Crossroads series and spoke about the inspirations and artistic explorations that shaped it.

4 October 2018

 Group Exhibition

NLB Gallery, Skopje, Macedonia

NLB Gallery in Skopje hosted an exhibition featuring members of ULUPUDS, as well as artists from North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Australia. Among the numerous works on display was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Blocks series.

12 July – 7 August 2018

 Solo Exhibition

Gallery 73, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 23rd solo exhibition, Abstraction of Crossroads, was held at Gallery 73 in Belgrade. The exhibition presented ten new paintings from the Crossroads series, including triptychs measuring 3 × (100 × 70 cm) and works measuring 100 × 200 cm, executed in acrylic on canvas. The exhibition was opened by Gallery 73 director Mirela Pudar and the artist.

5–23 April 2018

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. More than 120 artists applied for the exhibition, with the Artistic Council selecting works by 79 artists. Among the selected works was a triptych by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series.

12–26 April 2018

 Award

National Library “Veljko Dugošević”, Golubac, Serbia

The first group exhibition organized by the Veljko Dugošević National Library in Golubac presented 41 works by artists from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, selected from 97 submissions. Mila Gvardiol received First Prize for a painting from her Blocks series, while Second and Third Prizes were awarded to Jelena Ružožić and Simonida Radonjić.

20 March – 30 April 2018

 Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The international miniature exhibition MiniARTura was held at Singidunum Gallery in cooperation with the Association of Fine Artists of Macedonia. The exhibition brought together more than 130 artists from Serbia and abroad. Mila Gvardiol participated with the miniature Unconquered.

27 December 2017 – 20 January 2018

 Group Exhibition

ULUPUDS Small Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The ULUPUDS Small Gallery hosted a sales exhibition of works by members of the association entitled Miniature. Among the works on display was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Blocks series.

20 December 2017 – 10 January 2018

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade hosted the traditional New Year sales exhibition December Salon, bringing together members of ULUS and ULUPUDS. Mila Gvardiol participated with three paintings from her latest series of geometric works.

14 December 2017 – 9 January 2018

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The ULUS Gallery in Belgrade hosted the December Salon, a sales exhibition featuring works by members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS). Mila Gvardiol participated with a work on paper from her latest geometric series.

14–22 December 2017

 Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional ULUPUDS Small Format exhibition was held at Singidunum Gallery in Belgrade, following its tour through several cities in Serbia. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Blocks series.

13 December 2017 – 13 January 2018

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery in Belgrade hosted its traditional New Year sales exhibition, featuring artists who had previously held solo exhibitions at the gallery. Mila Gvardiol participated with three works from her latest geometric series, executed in acrylic on paper.

30 November – 18 December 2017

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Autumn Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), one of the association’s longest-running and most prominent exhibitions, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. The exhibition brought together artists of different generations and artistic approaches. Among the selected works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her latest series.

20–26 November 2017

 Group Exhibition

Progres Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Horizons exhibition was held at Progres Gallery in Belgrade, bringing together members from all sections of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia (ULUPUDS). The exhibition presented works from various fields of applied arts and design. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her latest series.

18 October – 1 November 2017

Award

SKC Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

At the traditional ULUPUDS exhibition Traditionally Modern, art historian Predrag Stojanović presented equal awards to Mila Gvardiol, Vesna Karakaš and Irina Kondić Jančić. Mila Gvardiol exhibited two paintings from her Rhythm series, for which she received a diploma.

24 October – 19 November 2017

 Solo Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Fine Arts Niš – Pavilion in the Fortress, Niš, Serbia

At the Gallery of Contemporary Fine Arts Niš, in the Pavilion in the Fortress, Mila Gvardiol returned to the Niš art scene after seven years with a solo exhibition entitled Crossroads. The exhibition presented works from the series of the same name, in which geometric forms and the relationships between color and space explore the idea of crossroads as places of encounter, choice, and change. The exhibition was opened by gallery curator Milica Todorović, who spoke about the artist’s concept and creative practice. The text written for the exhibition opening is available in the Texts section of the website.

18 October – 1 November 2017

 Group Exhibition

SKC Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional ULUPUDS exhibition Traditionally Modern was held at the Large Gallery of the Student Cultural Center in Belgrade. Mila Gvardiol participated with two paintings from her Rhythm series.

12–30 October 2017

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), in cooperation with the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia (ULUPUDS), organized the exhibition October Salon at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade for the first time. The exhibition featured 135 works by 108 artists, members of the two associations. Among the selected works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her latest series.

 Solo Exhibition

Laza Kostić Cultural Centre Gallery, Sombor, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s 21st solo exhibition, Crossroads, opened at the Laza Kostić Cultural Centre Gallery in Sombor. The exhibition was opened by Saša Milić, Director of the Cultural Centre, and Tatjana Dimitrijević, artist and Visual Arts Programme Editor, who addressed the audience and introduced the artist and her work.

14–29 June 2017

 Group Exhibition

Student Cultural Center Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional 49th May Exhibition of ULUPUDS, titled Across the Line, was held at the Student Cultural Center Gallery in Belgrade. The annual exhibition brought together members from all sections of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia, presenting a wide range of artistic approaches and media united by the exhibition’s theme. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her latest series, created as part of her ongoing artistic research.

20–26 November 2017

 Group Exhibition

Serbia Gallery, Niš, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was presented as a touring exhibition. Following its presentation at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade, the exhibition travelled to the Serbia Gallery and the Pavilion in the Fortress in Niš. The exhibition featured works by 119 artists from all sections of the Association, including a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series.

9–28 May 2017

 Group Exhibition

Bosanski kulturni centar, Sarajevo

The exhibition Imago Mundi – Face to Face was held at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Sarajevo as part of Luciano Benetton’s international contemporary art collection, created during his travels around the world. The collection brings together works in a unique 10 × 12 cm format and includes more than 17,000 artists from around 100 countries. Among the exhibited works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series, created specifically in the required format for the project.

8 April 2017

Award

Cultural Center Majdanpek, Majdanpek, Serbia

At the jubilee 15th international exhibition Women Painters 2017, held at the Cultural Center Majdanpek, works by 114 artists from Serbia and the region were presented. The exhibition featured more than 260 works in the fields of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and digital art. Mila Gvardiol received First Prize in the painting category, one of the main awards of this traditional international event.

30 March – 23 April 2017

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), one of the association’s long-standing annual exhibitions, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. The exhibition brought together works by ULUS members, presenting diverse approaches and current artistic practices within the contemporary Serbian art scene. Among the selected works was a triptych by Mila Gvardiol from her Crossroads series, in which she explores relationships between space, form, rhythm and architectural structures through geometric abstraction.

09–28 May 2017

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery – Lower Level, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional New Year sales exhibition of members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was held on the lower level of the ULUS Gallery in Belgrade. The exhibition brought together works by artists of different generations, giving visitors an opportunity to discover and purchase works by members of the Association. Among the exhibited works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her latest series, presented as part of this traditional annual exhibition.

26 November 2016 – 14 January 2017

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional New Year and Christmas sales exhibition was held at the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery in Belgrade, bringing together artists who had presented solo exhibitions at the gallery during the year. The exhibition offered visitors an opportunity to discover and purchase works representing a range of artistic approaches. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her latest series, continuing her collaboration with the Kolarac Endowment Gallery.

December 2016

 Publication

Priča Magazine

In issue No. 36 of the literary magazine Priča, dedicated to short stories and contemporary literary work, paintings by Mila Gvardiol were featured on both the front and back covers. In this way, her work became an integral part of the publication’s visual identity, creating a connection between visual art and literature.

The front cover features a painting from the Crossroads series, while the back cover presents Moment of Eternity from the Repetitions series. Although originating from two different cycles, the works share Mila Gvardiol’s distinctive geometric visual language.

17 November – 3 December 2016

 Solo Exhibition

Pikto Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia

Mila Gvardiol presented her solo exhibition Crossroads at Pikto Gallery in Zagreb. The exhibition featured a selection of works from the series of the same name and marked the artist’s first solo presentation to the Zagreb audience. Through dynamic geometric compositions, the works explore spatial relationships, movement and intersections as visual metaphors for encounters, choices and change.

22 October 2016

 Award

Masuka Cultural Centre Gallery, Velika Plana, Serbia

At the 23rd Autumn Art Salon, held at the Masuka Cultural Centre Gallery in Velika Plana, Mila Gvardiol received First Prize for a painting from her Crossroads series. The award recognised a work from one of the central cycles of her artistic practice during this period.

In addition to the awarded work by Mila Gvardiol, artists Gabrijela Bulatović, Marion Dedić and Kristina Đavar received commendations.

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Autumn Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), one of the association’s longest-running and most significant annual exhibitions, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. Mila Gvardiol participated with a work from her Crossroads series, continuing her presence in ULUS’s major representative exhibitions.

9–16 July 2016

 Art Colony

Novi Pazar, Serbia

The 41st edition of the Sopoćanska viđenja Art Colony brought together seven artists from Serbia and abroad: So Hee Kim from South Korea, Rebeka Abdagić from Sarajevo, Lamija Halilagić from Žepče, Škrijelj from Novi Pazar, Vesna Petrović from Čačak, Nikola Vukosavljević and Mila Gvardiol from Belgrade.

The 2016 edition was selected by art historian and ULUS curator Olivera Vukotić. The colony brought together artists with diverse artistic approaches, providing a setting for collaborative work, exchange of ideas and the creation of new works.

23 June – 5 July 2016

 Group Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

A sales exhibition featuring works by members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was held at the ULUS Gallery in Belgrade. The exhibition brought together artists of different generations and artistic approaches, offering an overview of the Association’s current artistic production and an opportunity for visitors to purchase exhibited works. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Crossroads series.

6–19 June 2016

 Group Exhibition

RTS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional 48th May Exhibition of ULUPUDS, one of the Association’s major annual exhibitions, was held at the RTS Gallery in Belgrade. Titled Identities, the exhibition brought together 159 artists from all sections of the Association and featured more than 200 works across different fields of artistic practice.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Crossroads series. The exhibition was curated by Mirjana Bajić.

17 November – 3 December 2016

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade, bringing together works by ULUS members and presenting different currents and approaches within contemporary Serbian art. Mila Gvardiol participated in the exhibition with a painting from her Crossroads series.

21 April – 7 May 2016

Group Exhibition

Đura Jakšić House, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional ULUPUDS Small Format exhibition was held at the Đura Jakšić House in Belgrade, bringing together works by members from all sections of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia. The exhibition presented a variety of artistic approaches united by the small-format concept.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Rhythm series. Following its presentation in Belgrade, the exhibition continued its programme with presentations in other cities across Serbia.

11–20 April 2016

 Group Exhibition

Museum of the National Theatre, Belgrade, Serbia

The exhibition From Paja Jovanović to Marina Abramović presented paintings and sculptures from the private collection of Moša Todorović, bringing together works by artists of different generations and artistic approaches and offering an overview of different periods and tendencies in Serbian art. Among the exhibited works was a painting by Mila Gvardiol from her Repetitions series.

 Solo Exhibition

ULUS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads was held at the ULUS Gallery in Belgrade. The exhibition presented works from the Crossroads series, exploring spatial relationships, movement and intersections through geometric abstraction.

The exhibition was opened by poet, essayist and art critic Dragan Jovanović Danilov, who introduced Gvardiol’s work and the conceptual framework of the series. The opening was accompanied by a musical performance by Stefan Lazarević on trumpet and Sergej Bačkov on double bass.

Solo Exhibition

Fine Arts Salon, Cultural Centre of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads was held at the Fine Arts Salon of the Cultural Centre of Novi Sad. The exhibition presented works from the Crossroads series, in which the artist explores spatial relationships, movement and possible paths through geometric forms. The exhibition was opened by painter and professor at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, Ljubomir Vučinić.

16 December 2015

Performance

Milotić Gallery, Pula, Croatia

On the occasion of the closing of Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads at the Milotić Gallery in Pula, the performance Mapping Pula Crossroads was presented. The performance was conceived and carried out by Pula-based artists Šandor Slakčić and Đurica Ciganović, with the participation of Mila Gvardiol and visitors to the exhibition.

For the event, artist Libero Kokotović contributed 101 map-based objects depicting the territory of Pula, which became part of this collaborative artistic action.

24 November 2015 – 9 January 2016

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The New Year and Christmas Sales Exhibition at the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery in Belgrade presented a selection of works reflecting different artistic approaches and practices by artists who had exhibited at the gallery during the year. Mila Gvardiol participated in the exhibition with two works.

27 November – 16 December 2015

 Solo Exhibition

Milotić Gallery, Pula, Croatia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads opened at Milotić Gallery in Pula on 27 November 2015. The exhibition was opened by art historian Kristina Tamara Kučiš Franić, who encountered the works for the first time on this occasion and shared her impressions of the exhibition with the audience. The opening programme also featured a musical performance by singer Larisa Ivančić.

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The ULUS Autumn Exhibition was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. Established in 1928, this annual exhibition presents a broad range of artistic approaches and remains one of the long-standing exhibition programmes of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS). Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Crossroads series.

23 September – 15 October 2015

Group Exhibition

National Museum Pančevo Gallery, Pančevo, Serbia

The group exhibition Pančevo – Belgrade, featuring members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), was held at the National Museum Pančevo Gallery. Bringing together artists of different generations and individual artistic approaches, the exhibition presented a diverse cross-section of contemporary Serbian art.

Dušan Rusalić, President of the ULUS Management Board, and Vedran Vučić, a member of the ULUS Organising Committee, addressed the audience at the opening. Mila Gvardiol participated in the exhibition with her painting Dawn.

August 2015

Award

Vonyarcvashegy, Lake Balaton, Hungary

The 4th International Miniature Biennial “VoVa MiniArt 2015” brought together artists from ten countries across Europe and Africa. Dedicated to miniature art, the biennial featured works measuring 10 × 10 cm and created in a variety of artistic techniques.

Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Rhythm series and received a Jury Commendation, one of four awards presented within the exhibition programme.

21–27 June 2015

 Art Colony

Gornji Priboj, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Organised by Atelier 313 under the patronage of the Municipality of Lopare, the 8th Majevica Art Salon brought together artists for a week of creative work, exchange of ideas and artistic dialogue in Gornji Priboj.

The participating artists included Milutin Dedić, Miladin Lukić, Dušan Mikonjić, Snežana Bekrić, Ljiljana Stojanović, Biljana Vrbić Mačak, Jelena Negovanović, Marija Aleksandrović and Mila Gvardiol.

19 May – 1 June 2015

 Group Exhibition

King Peter I House, Belgrade, Serbia

The 47th traditional ULUPUDS May Exhibition was held at King Peter I House in Belgrade, presenting works by members from all sections of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia. The exhibition offered an overview of contemporary tendencies across different fields of applied arts and design.

The exhibition was curated by art historian and ULUPUDS curator Vesna Milanović. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Crossroads series.

10–25 March 2015

 Solo Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Art Smederevo, Smederevo, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads was held at the Gallery of Contemporary Art Smederevo, presenting a selection of works from the series of the same name. Through geometric forms and architectural structures, the works explore spatial relationships, movement and visual rhythm. The exhibition was accompanied by a catalogue text by art historian Dragan Jovanović Danilov.

23 December 2014 – 10 January 2015

Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional ULUS New Year’s Sales Exhibition was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade, presenting works by members of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia. Mila Gvardiol participated with three paintings: two works from the Stained Glass Lights series and one from the then-current Crossroads series.

1 December 2014 – 10 January 2015

 Group Exhibition

Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional New Year and Christmas Sales Exhibition was held at the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment Gallery in Belgrade, bringing together works by a number of artists. Mila Gvardiol participated with a painting from her Crossroads series.

24 November 2014

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Autumn Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), one of the association’s longest-running annual exhibitions, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. First established in 1929, the exhibition presented works by 73 artists from different generations, reflecting a range of contemporary artistic approaches and practices. Mila Gvardiol was among the selected artists, presenting a painting from her Crossroads series.

6 November – 15 December 2014

 Group Exhibition

Rovinj Heritage Museum, Rovinj, Croatia

The exhibition Belgrade – Istria presented works by around 50 artists of different generations and artistic approaches, selected by the Council of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS). Mila Gvardiol was among the participating artists.

Held at the Rovinj Heritage Museum, the exhibition continued the collaboration between the Belgrade and Rovinj art scenes, fostering artistic exchange and presenting contemporary Serbian art to audiences in Croatia.

25 September 2014

 Publication Launch

Mikser House, Belgrade, Serbia

The Lexicon of Contemporary Serbian Applied Arts, authored by Slobodan and Sofija Maldini, was presented at Mikser House in Belgrade. The publication offers a comprehensive overview of prominent contemporary Serbian artists working across a wide range of applied arts disciplines, including architecture, design, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and fashion, scenography and costume design, photography, multimedia art and art history.

25 July – 4 August 2014

 Art Colony

Sources of the Pliva River, Šipovo, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 4th International Art Colony Pliva was held at the sources of the Pliva River near Šipovo, bringing together artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. Surrounded by the distinctive natural landscape of the Pliva region, the participants created new works and exchanged artistic ideas and experiences throughout the ten-day programme. The participating artists included Milivoje Unković, Milan Stašević, Vesna Stašević, Ranka Lučić Janković, Mirjana Lučić, Goran Rakić, Stefan Hadži Nikolov, Leon Patchett, David Cunningham, Beti Bricelj, Miloš Đorđević, Boris Eremić, Olga Đorđević, Nevena Prijić, Nikola Grull, Vladimir Lalić and Mila Gvardiol.

4–17 July 2014

 Solo Exhibition

Blok Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Crossroads presented works from the series of the same name. The series explores relationships between architectural forms, space and geometric structures, continuing the artist’s long-standing interest in the transformation of the urban environment into an abstract visual language.

The catalogue text was written by poet, essayist and art critic Dragan Jovanović Danilov.

21–31 May 2014

 Group Exhibition

King Peter I House, Belgrade, Serbia

The 46th May Exhibition of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia (ULUPUDS) was held at the King Peter I House in Belgrade. One of the Association’s traditional annual events, the exhibition brought together artists from its various sections, presenting a broad range of contemporary art and design practices. Mila Gvardiol was among the participating artists.

The 2014 edition also had a humanitarian dimension, with donations collected during the opening to support people affected by the severe floods in Serbia.

5–15 May 2014

 Charity Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

A charity exhibition organised by the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade in response to the difficult financial situation faced by the Association. Numerous artists donated paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures for sale, with proceeds intended to support the work and activities of ULUS.

Mila Gvardiol took part in the initiative by donating her painting Summer Heat.

14 April 2014

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition, one of the major annual exhibitions organised by the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), opened at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. Conceived as a survey of current tendencies in the Serbian art scene, the exhibition brought together works by ULUS members as well as selected guest artists, chosen by the Artistic Council.

Mila Gvardiol participated with the painting Flow, created as a continuation of a work by artist Snežana Grozdanović.

16–21 November 2013

 Invitational Group Exhibition

Eurocentar Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The exhibition In Honour of Njegoš was organised to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Petar II Petrović Njegoš. Organised by the Radionica duše association, which was also celebrating its 25th anniversary, the exhibition brought together artists whose works explored Njegoš and his legacy through diverse artistic approaches. Mila Gvardiol participated in the exhibition, and her work was selected for the cover of the accompanying exhibition catalogue.

12–25 December 2013

 Invitational Group Exhibition

Zora Petrović Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS) opened a new exhibition space within the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade – the Zora Petrović Gallery. The inaugural exhibition, initiated by the ULUS Programme Council, presented works by a younger generation of artists selected by curator Natalija Cerović.

The participating artists were Arion Asllani, Olja Mićić, Vladimir Lalić, Pavle Maksimović and Mila Gvardiol.

6–16 December 2013

 Invitational Group Exhibition

Gallery of Contemporary Art, Pančevo, Serbia

The exhibition Dr. Kilk was presented at the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Pančevo as part of the traditional New Technologies programme. Four artists from the Digital Art programme at the University of Arts in Belgrade – Marko Nikolić, Milica Mijačević Carević, Aleksandra Arvanitidis and Mila Gvardiol – presented interactive video installations.

The project was conceived and curated by Dr Marija Ilić.

20 November – 5 December 2013

 Group Exhibition

IKAR Aviation Club Gallery, Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional ULUPUDS exhibition Small Format Works brought together members of the Association of Applied Arts Artists and Designers of Serbia, presenting works from a wide range of artistic disciplines in small format.

Mila Gvardiol was among the participating artists.

17 November 2013, 9 PM

 TV Documentary

RTS 2

Produced by Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), the TV monograph GVARDIOL – Mila Gvardiol is a documentary dedicated to the artistic practice of Mila Gvardiol. The programme presents her work, the development of her visual language and the key themes that have shaped her artistic career.

The documentary was directed by Vesko Butrić and edited by Marko Tisovec, offering viewers an insight into Gvardiol’s creative process and her work within contemporary visual art.

4–26 October 2013

 Group Exhibition

City Gallery, Užice, Serbia

The exhibition In Honour of Tesla, featuring paintings, sculptures and graphic works, was presented at the City Gallery in Užice as part of the City Day programme. Mila Gvardiol was among the participating artists.

The exhibition formed part of a travelling art project dedicated to Nikola Tesla, organised to mark the 70th anniversary of his death. Through a variety of media and artistic approaches, the participating artists offered their interpretations of Tesla’s life, work and scientific legacy.

15–25 October 2013

 Group Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Annual Exhibition of the Painting and Graphic Arts Section of ULUPUDS presented works by artists of different generations and artistic approaches, offering an overview of current practices in painting and graphic art among the association’s members.

Mila Gvardiol participated with the painting In Composition with Purple, presented as part of this annual exhibition programme.

6 July 2013

 Church Mosaic

Church of St John the Baptist, Balanovac near Knjaževac, Serbia

A mosaic by Mila Gvardiol, measuring 170 × 200 cm, was installed in the lunette above the main entrance of the Church of St John the Baptist in Balanovac near Knjaževac. The composition depicts St John the Baptist, the patron saint to whom the church is dedicated.

Created as an integral part of the church’s architectural setting, the mosaic occupies a prominent position above the entrance, connecting Gvardiol’s artistic expression with the sacred character of the space.

18–28 June 2013

 Award

Potkovica Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

At the annual juried exhibition Traditional–Modern, organised by the Painting and Graphic Arts Section of ULUPUDS, Mila Gvardiol received the Special Award for the painting From Concrete to Abstract.

The exhibition marked the 60th anniversary of ULUPUDS (1953–2013), and several new awards were introduced to become part of the association’s annual recognitions. Alongside Gvardiol’s Special Award, the Platinum 60 Award was presented to Tijana Đorđević, while Vera Mamuzić Trajković received the Golden 60 Award.

11 April – 5 May 2013

 Group Exhibition

Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion, Belgrade, Serbia

The traditional Spring Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Serbia (ULUS), one of the association’s longest-running annual exhibitions, was held at the Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion in Belgrade. Conceived as a juried exhibition, it brought together works representing different generations, artistic approaches and contemporary practices.

Mila Gvardiol participated with two paintings selected by the jury, presenting her work within this important annual exhibition of contemporary Serbian art.

15 April – 10 May 2013

 Group Exhibition

RTS Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

U Galeriji Radio-televizije Srbije u Beogradu otvorena je izložba umetničkih dela nastalih tokom 15. Likovne kolonije RTS-a, održane na Zlatiboru u maju 2012. godine. Kolonija je okupila deset umetnika različitih generacija – osam slikara i dva vajara – među kojima je bila i Mila Gvardiol.

Likovna kolonija RTS-a, osnovana 1997. godine, predstavlja projekat koji okuplja afirmisane umetnike i kroz zajednički rad i razmenu iskustava doprinosi stvaranju umetničkog fundusa Galerije RTS-a. Dela nastala tokom kolonije predstavljena su publici na zajedničkoj izložbi u Beogradu.

30 October – 11 November 2012

 Solo Exhibition

Mostovi Balkana Gallery, Kragujevac, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Stained Glass Lights presented works from the series of the same name, exploring relationships between light, colour and geometric structures through compositions inspired by the visual character of stained glass.

The exhibition was opened by gallery curator Nenad Ristović, who spoke about Gvardiol’s artistic practice and the concept behind the series. His accompanying text, written for the exhibition, is also available in the Texts section of this website.

14–24 May 2012

 Art Colony

Zlatibor, Serbia

In May 2012, Mila Gvardiol participated in the 15th Art Colony organised by Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) on Zlatibor. Established in 1997, the colony brings together established artists of different generations, providing a setting for creative work, exchange and artistic dialogue.

The 15th edition brought together ten artists: Jovan Rakidžić, Javor Rašajski, Zoran Grebenarović, Blagoje Dimić, Dragan Radenović, Nikola Žigon, Jelena Kršić, Maša Đuričić-Džudžević, Nebojša Đuranović and Mila Gvardiol. Works created during the colony became part of the RTS Gallery art collection and were subsequently presented in a group exhibition in Belgrade.

January 2013

 Public Art Project

Facade of the Gallery of Contemporary Art, Pančevo, Serbia

ArtScape, a public art project initiated by the Cultural Centre of Pančevo and the weekly magazine Pančevac, presented works by contemporary artists as large-scale digital prints on the facade of the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Pančevo. Each selected artist was featured for one month, extending the gallery space into the urban environment and making contemporary art directly accessible to the public.

Mila Gvardiol’s work Disco Night was presented as part of the project, with a large-format digital print displayed on the gallery facade throughout the month.

7–17 February 2012

 Solo Exhibition

Singidunum Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Landscapes of the Soul presented a series of paintings created in 2011, exploring landscape as an inner state shaped by memory, emotion and personal experience. The series emerged following the death of the artist’s father, painter Goran Gvardiol. In several works, figures taken from his paintings appear as part of an intimate visual dialogue, creating a sense of continuity between two artistic practices and generations. The accompanying catalogue text was written by gallerist Moša Todorović and is available in the Texts section of this website.

29 November – 14 December 2011

 Solo Exhibition

Čedomir Krstić Gallery, Pirot, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Lights of Stained Glass presented works from the eponymous series, exploring the relationship between the external world and inner experience through light, vibrant colours and layered compositions. The works transform everyday motifs into intimate and poetic visual compositions.

The exhibition was opened by art historian and museum advisor Radmila Vlatković, who spoke about Gvardiol’s work and the series on display. The accompanying catalogue text is available in the Texts section of this website.

21–31 October 2011

 Solo Exhibition

Gallery of the Association of Artists of Macedonia (DLUM), Skopje, North Macedonia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Lights of Stained Glass presented works from the eponymous series, exploring the relationship between the external world and inner experience through light, vibrant colours and layered compositions.

The exhibition was opened by Tanja Balac, President of the Association of Artists of Macedonia, and Vera Filipović, Adviser to the Ambassador, who introduced the artist and her work to the audience.

20–27 September 2011

 Solo Exhibition

Vladislav Maržik Gallery, Kraljevo, Serbia

Mila Gvardiol’s solo exhibition Lights of Stained Glass presented works from the eponymous series. Through vibrant colours, light and layered compositions, the artist explores the relationship between the external world and inner experience. Inspired by the passage of light through stained glass, the works create compositions in which colour becomes a vehicle for emotion and personal experience.