Maribor Art Gallery

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Strossmayerjeva ulica 6 – 2000, Maribor
Maribor
Slovenia

Telephone
+386 22510494
Fax
+386 2 252 7784
E-Mail
meta.kordis@ugm.si
E-Mail (2)
simona.vidmar@ugm.si
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
With its collection of more than 3,000 art works by Slovenian authors from the end of the 19th century up to present, UGM is one of the main museums for modern and contemporary art in Slovenia. Painting, sculpture and prints are joined by photographs, video art, multimedia installations and interactive art projects.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to:
* collect, preserve, present, interpret, research, document and protect Slovenian cultural heritage in the area of visual art from the beginning of the 20th century to present time;
* present, promote and interpret contemporary Slovenian and international visual art;
* educate the public about modern and contemporary visual art.

Main Projects / Activities

With its collection and programme of 20 special exhibitions a year – ranging from retrospective reviews of works by Slovenian authors to international festivals of contemporary art as well as architecture and design exhibitions – UGM importantly shapes both the art scene in Slovenia and internationally. Well structured education programme joins different generations, ethnic groups and educational institutions. UGM is the place for every one!

Contact (1) Full Name
Meta Kordiš, Curator