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Božidar Jakac

Božidar Jakac (1899–1989) was a photographer, graphic designer and painter.

Also recorded as Bozidar Jakac

Biography

Born at Novo Mesto in 1899, died in Ljubljana in 1989.

Božidar Jakac studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague and Novo Mesto Grammar School. The recorded working language is Slovene.

The field of work recorded is painting, graphics and photography. Rihard Jakopič is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Novo Mesto. Employment is recorded with University of Ljubljana.

Work by Božidar Jakac is recorded in the collections of Print Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Prešeren Award, Župančič Award and Trdina Award.

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Places

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  • Novo Mesto

    Residences

  • Ljubljana

    Death place

Primary material

Documents and archives

Citations

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.

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