9 travnja, 2024
Croatian American community in New York and the American spirit – part 2
After first article, we are writing about Science and the Arts. While most immigrants came from agricultural and artisan fields and took on labor jobs in New York, most have risen to excel in many fields, including science, business, and art. One of the most famous Croatian artists who lived in New York was sculptor Ivan Mestrović (1883-1962). Born in Vrpolje Slavonia, he brought modernist styles along with traditionalism to the States and is presented in various parts of the United States and Croatia which can be viewed through his beloved sculptures “History of Croatia,” “Relief of Kardinal Alojzije Stepinac,” and the “Spearman.” Mestrović was also
