ART of Croatia
 Early Croatian ART : Preromanesque ART in Croatia: Early Croatian Art - Across the coastal regions of Croatia, there are many monuments from early medieval times, dating from the periods of Late Antiquity to Romanesque. This historic epoch in Europe is usually referred to as Dark Ages, due to the lack of the written documents and monuments, which witnessed it. Political turmoil, wars, migrations, disintegration of the old order and formation of the new states and nations across Europe marked the era of destruction and creation of new styles...>>> read more ...
Lopud Art in JuneTHE LOPUD COLLECTION Hotels and Villas offers a rich art program this June in Villa Vilina and its ART Restaurant and Gallery on the island of Lopud. All exhibition openings are accompanied by a guitar performance of Jazz and other types of music by Vedran Mezej of Dubrovnik. Hidden Croatia Marine offers organized trips with their speed [...]
Split, Ancient and Modern: A Captivating CityThe Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and The Croatian National Tourist Office cordially invite you to
SPLIT , ANCIENT AND MODERN: A CAPTIVATING CITY
an evening celebrating the town of Split and the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian
Thursday 16th of April 2009 6.00 to 9.00 pm
at the Croatian Embassy, 21 Conway Street , London W1T 6BN .
6.30 [...]
Night of Museums in CroatiaIf you happened to be in Croatia tommorrow (30.01.09) , don't miss the oportunity to enjoy Night of Museums (Noc Muzeja) - a night when 45 of Croatian museums do not close their doors after the usual opening hours, but stay open until late at night (1am) .
The museums that are participating are in following places [...]
Book of Croatian Video ArtThe book ‘Insert-Retrospective of Croatian Video Art’ was presented at the Croatian Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU) in Zagreb on Saturday.
The publication is a follow-up of the museum’s 2005 retrospective and presents the works of some one hundred video artists on 360 pages with 466 reproductions, in Croatian and English.
To order a book, contact Museum of [...]
Photos: The Underwater Archaeological Treasures of the Croatian CoastHere are some photos from last night's illustrated lecture about The Underwater Archaeological Treasures of the Croatian Coast given by Dr Irena Radić Rossi from Hrvatski Restauratorski Zavod in Zagreb that was hold at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in London, UK:
Exhibition of German Expressionists in ZagrebAn exhibition of German Expressionists is currently opened at the Gallery Klovićevi Dvori in Zagreb.
The exhibition features 120 graphics and drawings by artists from one of the most powerful movements in modern European painting.
The presented works fo art were collected from a number of museums and galleries in Germany and represent the works of all the major artists whose creations [...]
Croatian Artist SofijaSilvia exhibits in LondonExhibition 'Common Outlands' by Croatian artist SofijaSilvia (Silvia Potočki) has been opened tonight at The Gallery of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia at 21 Conway Street , London W1T 6BN.
The exhibition will last until 23 Nov 2008.
Here are some photos from tonight's private view:
Sensing the World
When we drive along the road connecting the hinterland and the sea, [...]
The Underwater Archaeological Treasures of the Croatian Coast - lectureThe Underwater Archaeological Treasures of the Croatian Coast - an illustrated lecture by Dr Irena Radić Rossi from Hrvatski Restauratorski Zavod in Zagreb will be held on Thursday 6 November 2008 at 6.30 pm Embassy of the Republic of Croatia , 21 Conway Street , London W1T 6BN.
The waters of the coast and islands of Croatia hold finds of [...]
Last chance: Picasso’s Exhibition in DubrovnikIf you happened to be in Dubrovnik this weekend, don't miss the last chance to see Picasso's Exhibition in Art Gallery Dubrovnik. For modern art fans this is a good opportunity to see exceptionally valuable graphic collections produced by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
The exhibition includes a total of 135 graphics from three Picasso’s [...]
Lopud Art Pavilion opened againLopud, the island in near vicinity of Dubrovnik , will be once again be a gathering point next summer for people into modern art and summer joys, thanks to Thyssen- Bornemisza Art Contemporary (T-B A21) Foundation.
The Summer Pavilion has opened its doors for the second season running with Your Black Horizon at the beginning of [...]
Croatian Contemporary Art at Reykjavík Arts FestivalThe exhibition 'Welcome – Contemporary Art from Croatia' opens at Reykjavík Arts Festival
on 16th May at the Gallery 100° presenting Croatian contemporary artists Tanja Dabo, Sinisa Labrovic, Antun Maracic, Toni Mestrovic and Slaven Tolj.
Slaven Tolj and Sinisa Labrovic will perform during the opening ceremony today at 6pm.
The exhibition explores current national themes and attempts to dissolve [...]
Zagreb: ZGRAF 10 ExhibitionIf you happened to be in Zagreb sometime before 25th of May, try not to miss ZGRAF - an international triennial exhibition of graphic design and visual communications that is held in Zagreb since 1975.
The venue of the exhibition is at Dom hrvatskih likovnih umjetnika (a popular 'Dzamija' - the circular building in the very centre [...]
Monument to the Sun in ZadarThe construction of the Monument to the Sun is being completed in Zadar.
The Greeting to the Sun, as the monument is referred to - a large art installation consisting of 300 solar plates incorporated in the stone quay in the shape of a circle, measures 22 meters in diameter.
The monument symbolizes the Sun while the solar plates absorbs solar energy [...]
Art Exhibition in Rijeka - Archives in Progress by Darko FritzDarko Fritz's latest art project entitled Archives in Progress (projects 1987 - 2007) could be seen till 3rd of February in the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rijeka.
The exhibition presents art projects by Darko Fritz dating from 1987 to 2007 and is therefore a retrospective in nature. Particular projects lasted up to five [...]
Croatian Artist Vlatka Horvat exhibits in New YorkVlatka Horvat, Croatian photographer and video artist will exhibit during the winter in several New York's galleries.
Until February 16, 2008 @ 'Cut Away' Anna Kustera Gallery, 520 West 21st Street, NY
Until February 16, 2008 @ White Columns, 320 West 13th Street, NY
Until March 29, 2008 @ 'Skipping the Page', The Center for Book Arts, 28 West [...]
Exhibition Dominicans in CroatiaIf you happened to be in Zagreb in next couple of months, don't miss exhibition 'Dominicans in Croatia' in Klovićevi Dvori Gallery.
This unique exhibition brings together a collection of artifacts from the monasteries and churches of the Dominicans in Croatia.
The selection of exhibitis includes paintings by old masters Tintoretto, Tizian, Jacopo Palma Jr, Nikola Bozidarevic, Blaz Jurjev [...]
 Basic References about Croatia, its History and Culture - info page about history of croatian art
Croatian Art - by Darko Zubrinic - large info page about history of art in Croatia.
Tintoretto's Painting in Korcula's Cathedral - After a four years long restauration and research process, it is confirmed that the main altar painting in Korcula's cathedral Sveti Marko is indeed paited by famous venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto. According to information announced by Hrvatski Restauratorski Zavod in Dubrovnik, the institution that was doing restauration and research about this painting since 2002, this magnificent work of art is indeed made by famous painter.... read more...
Also, check directory of Croatian Photographers and Photo Websites and Directory of Croatian Art and artists
Directory of Museums in Croatia - selection of best croatian musem links |
