Education
He graduated in 1987 at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade.
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Dobrosav Zivkovic
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In early eighties he became known as a Science Fiction and Fantasy illustrator. His career shifted to artwork for children, in magazines "Tik-Tak" and "Zeka" (1987–1998). He created a popular children"s comic strip Jajzi that ran in "Tik-Tak".
His true breakthrough came as he became a regular illustrator for "Politikin zabavnik".
In late nineties Živković was Art Director and premier illustrator of Saatchi & Saatchi offices in Serbia and Slovenia. He continues working in advertising business as well as a freelancer illustrator.
He is a promoter of environment awareness, children"s rights, and often draws for humanitarian non-profits. Most of his work in the last two decades was for "Creative Centre" publishing house (more than hundred books, translated into over 40 languages), and helped build their recognizable brand.
Achievements
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Three “Lazar Komarčić” awards for best science-fiction related artwork (1985, 1986 and 1988) Five “Neven” awards for best illustrated children"s book (given by “Prijatelji dece Srbije”, a children's rights organisation) Two “Zlatno pero Beograda” (an award given by ULUPUDUS, An Assosciaton of visual and applied artists and designers) Nominated for 2011 Hans Christian Andersen Award given by IBBY.
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Born
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Nationality
Serbian
Awards
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Three “Lazar Komarčić” awards for best science-fiction related artwork (1985, 1986 and 1988) Five “Neven” awards for best illustrated children's book (given by “Prijatelji dece Srbije”, a children’s rights organisation) Two “Zlatno pero Beograda” (an award given by ULUPUDUS, An Assosciaton of visual and applied artists and designers) Nominated for 2011 Hans Christian Andersen Award given by IBBY s The Hans Christian Andersen are a pair of biennial literary awards by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), recognising one living author and one living illustrator for their 'lasting contribution to children's literature'.Three “Lazar Komarčić” awards for best science-fiction related artwork (1985, 1986 and 1988) Five “Neven” awards for best illustrated children's book (given by “Prijatelji dece Srbije”, a children’s rights organisation) Two “Zlatno pero Beograda” (an award given by ULUPUDUS, An Assosciaton of visual and applied artists and designers) Nominated for 2011 Hans Christian Andersen Award given by IBBY s The Hans Christian Andersen are a pair of biennial literary awards by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), recognising one living author and one living illustrator for their 'lasting contribution to children's literature'.