Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik dies at 72

Ljubljana, 10 November - Matjaž Vipotnik, considered one of Slovenia's most important graphic designers, died at the age of 72 in Ljubljana on Thursday. The recipient of the 2012 Prešeren Prize, the highest national honour for lifetime achievements in the arts, was best known for designing film posters, logos and visual identities of cultural institutions.

Ljubljana Matjaž Vipotnik receiving a state decoration from President Borut Pahor in 2015. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Matjaž Vipotnik receiving a state decoration from President Borut Pahor in 2015.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik during an interview for the STA. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik during an interview for the STA.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik during an interview for the STA. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik during an interview for the STA.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik gives an interview for the STA. Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA

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Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA

Ljubljana Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik gives an interview for the STA. Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA

Ljubljana
Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA

Ljubljana Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik during an interview for the STA. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Graphic designer Matjaž Vipotnik during an interview for the STA.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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