RIP Zoran Vidinic 1932-2024

by Andrew Shanahan

'I hadn't realised that dying was going to be so difficult.'

'You're not trying hard enough' his friends came to reply.

  

Zoran Vidinic born in Skopje came to London in the late 60's. Matthew 's portrait of Zoran was a hit for Diesel Jeans. Derek Jarman was a great friend and Zoran is seen here in Jarman's Caravaggio and as a spectacular bridesmaid in The Last of England

Matthew's portrait of Zoran was a hit with Diesel Jeans
  
Caravaggio is a 1986 British historical drama film directed by Derek Jarman. The film is a fictionalised retelling of the life of Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. It is Tilda Swinton's film debut and Sean Bean's second film.
The Deposition of Chris from Derek Jarman's 'Caravaggio' (1986) 

 

Caravaggio, detail Deposition (or Entombment), c. 1600-04, oil on canvas, 300 x 203 cm (Pinacoteca Vaticana, Vatican City) After the crucifixion, some of Christ's followers (Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene) along with his Mother, remove Christ's body from the cross and place it in the tomb.

Caravaggio's original - c.1600 -1604

 

The Last of England is a 1987 British arthouse film directed by Derek Jarman and starring Tilda Swinton.

The Last of England

by Derek Jarman, 1987, and starring Tilda Swinton
Zoran Vidinic 1932-2023         Zoran Vidinic 1932-2023
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2 comments

  • I love this man. Friends since 1976. R.I.P.

    Chass Llach

  • Wonderful photos , loved this eccentric nutty character, Bless You RIP

    She

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