URGENT UPDATE: The highly anticipated launch of Ranko Radović’s autobiography will take place on December 11, 2023, at 6 PM in the Zavičajni muzej in Danilovgrad. This event promises to celebrate the legacy of one of the most influential architects and theorists from the former Yugoslavia.
The Matica crnogorska publication will be the highlight of the evening, featuring discussions led by noted architects Slavica Stamatović-Vukčević and Kresimir Rogina, alongside political scientist Čedomir Čupić, publicist Rajko Radović, and editor Marko Špadijer.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to view an exhibition of selected works by third-year students from the Faculty of Architecture, titled “Živi prostor – Omazh prof. Ranku Radoviću.” These student projects were developed under the guidance of Professor Slavica Stamatović Vučković as a tribute to Radović’s profound influence on architectural theory and practice.
Radović penned the two volumes of his autobiography during his time in Japan while serving as a guest lecturer at the University of Tsukuba in the 1990/91 academic year. According to author Dragan Radulović, Radović meticulously documented his experiences and reflections in a multi-purpose diary titled “Životnik,” which formed the basis of this autobiographical work.
In his autobiography, Radović explores his relationship with Montenegro, portraying himself as a “real cosmopolitan” who embraces his roots and acknowledges their impact on his development as a moral individual and intellectual. His reflections reveal the deep personal and cultural connections that shaped his life and career.
Radović was not only a prolific architect but also a thinker, essayist, and educator. His contributions spanned architectural theories, urban development, housing culture, and spatial philosophy. He held professorships at several universities both domestically and internationally and was recognized for his editorial work and numerous publications on architecture.
Moreover, Radović served as the Minister for Urban Development and Environmental Protection in the Montenegrin government from 2002 to 2003. His contributions to architecture extend beyond completed projects; he was a visionary who conceptualized architecture as a cultural phenomenon.
Sadly, Ranko Radović passed away in February 2005. He was laid to rest in Gornji Martinici, near Danilovgrad, in a tomb he designed himself.
As anticipation builds for the launch of this significant work, attendees are encouraged to RSVP and participate in a celebration of Radović’s legacy. This event not only honors his life’s work but also invites a new generation of architects to engage with his influential ideas and philosophies.
Stay tuned for further updates on this event and other related activities surrounding Ranko Radović’s remarkable contributions to architecture and culture.
