PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ”STOJAN TRUMIĆ” MEMORIAL GALLERY – Titel

The ‘Stojan Trumić’ Memorial Gallery houses a bequest of approximately 600 works of art by this distinguished Expressionist painter. It was established in 1980, originating from an initial collection of drawings and paintings donated by Stojan Trumić to his hometown. The idea of establishing the gallery first emerged during the painter’s early solo exhibitions in Titel. Today, in addition to his works of art, the Memorial Gallery preserves the artist’s painting materials, personal belongings, awards and part of his personal library.

Stojan Trumić (1912–1983) was a prominent painter, art critic and teacher. He was born in Titel but spent most of his artistic and professional life in Pančevo. He is regarded as one of the most significant representatives of Expressionism. He drew inspiration and subject matter from the plains of Vojvodina. He is also remembered as one of the initiators and founders of the School of Peasant Painters in Kovačica, as well as the ‘Pančevo’ art group.

The Memorial Gallery is housed within the ‘Stojan Trumić’ Public Library, the only cultural institution in the municipality of Titel. The library has been in operation for more than sixty years and is classified as a small public library.