Zvest Apollonio (1935 – 2009)

Apollonio was born in 1935 in Bertoki near Koper, Slovenia.

In 1960, he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he also finished the painting specialty in 1964.

He later worked as a professor of graphics at the same Academy.

The artist received many awards and recognitions for his work (including the Prešeren fund award and the Jakopič award).

Apollonio exhibited at many group and solo exhibitions.

He created in painting, graphics, illustration and design.

Apollonio passed away in 2009.