The exhibition “Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin – A Creative Coordination“ by the author Aleksandra Ninković-Tašić, is being held in the Gallery of Science and Technology of SANU (Srpska Akademija Nauka i Umetnosti, eng. Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts – SASA) from September 11 to October 11.
The exhibition includes poster-boards, pieces of rich archive material, photographs, and a selection of books that marked the life of the great scientist.
During the 30 days of the exhibition, visitors will be able to get to know the story of two valuable Pupin’s legacies, but also to attend the “Pupin close up” meeting, as well as lectures and workshops dedicated to this extraordinary man.
Mihajlo Pupin is one of the most important Serbian inventors and scientists and his many activities in the fields of science, professorship, promoting the establishing numerous institutions and organizations in the United States, his political contributions, great humanitarian work, care his hometown Idvor, his literary work – they all show an extensive knowledge, selflessness, commitment and persistence.
The exhibition aims to introduce and highlight the diverse heritage of Pupin whose historical role is not sufficiently marked, considering that many of his good deeds, enormous legacy and many other significant contributions are forgotten.
The exhibition is part of a project promoting the life and work of Mihajlo Pupin organized by the “Lumen Association” in cooperation with the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, and supported by the Center for the Promotion of Science.