Sašo Vrabič has produced an extensive series of prints entitled New Plate in the MGLC Print Studio. This conceptually conceived series unites the artist's interest for imaginative creating and interweaving of pictorial language, sonic/musical expression and visual poetry. All of this is reflected in the witty titles of the prints, fleeting thoughts and selected words through which he quite literally draws and paints his images. In the given context, the title of the series evokes an association between a vinyl record and a graphic plate. The entire series of prints is produced on 31 x 31 cm paper, matching the size of a record sleeve, which has long been regarded as the carrier of the visual message accompanying recorded music. An intriguing starting point is Vrabič's decision to recycle old prints, cut them into a new format and print new images on them. The prints complement each other in much the same way as new music samples are created from old songs. Many of these have been produced in the MGLC Print Studio.

The titles of the individual prints inspired Vrabič to compose 12 original compositions, which he skilfully arranged on his first solo vinyl record, also entitled New Plate, released in a limited edition of 55 copies to accompany the exhibition.

Curator of the exhibition: Božidar Zrinski

Opening: Sunday, 8 February 2026, at 12 noon at the International Centre of Graphic Arts.

The exhibition opening will feature a pre-premiere performance from the emerging young music collective S P R A N D I.