This year, Art Zagreb is being held for the first time at the Academy of Fine Arts, Ilica 85, so visitors can expect a fair and exhibitions in the interior from September 15 to 18, while lectures, panels, workshops and unmissable parties will be organized in the Sculpture Park.
The fifth edition of the contemporary art fair Art Zagreb will be held from September 15 to 18 at the Academy of Fine Arts (ALU), and all events are organized as part of Artupunkture, the platform of the Zagreb Tourist Board for the promotion of culture
The leading art fair in Croatia since the first edition in 2018 and the one–stop shop for Croatian contemporary art.
Art Zagreb is an annual international contemporary art fair. Focusing only on contemporary art and living artists it is a great meeting place for artists, collectors, gallerists, curators and art lovers in general. The leading art fair in Croatia since the first edition in 2018 and the one–stop shop for Croatian contemporary art. Aside from two dozen stands, a four–day event hosts exhibitions, lectures, panels, movie screenings and parties.
In addition to Art Zagreb, ALU also organizes a series of events called ALU Perspektiva 2, and among them is the international group exhibition of the art academies of Croatia, India, China and Serbia called “Five”. Three Croatian art academies from Zagreb, Osijek and Rijeka will present the best works of their students.
Lots of light, high ceilings and the aura of the space where art is created will bring a unique atmosphere to this year's Art Zagreb.
Galerija Šira will host a collective exhibition of works by students of ALU Zagreb, as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Department for Conservation and Restoration of Art of ALU, and the exhibition opens on September 15 and will remain open until October 3. As an accompanying part, there will be a tour program of the ALU Art Foundry and seven ateliers of renowned fine artists of the younger and older generations located in the center of Zagreb.
During the four days of Art Zagreb, hold two tours a day with organized professional guidance and a conversation with the artist.
This year, there is a special focus on Ukraine, and in cooperation with the Association of Ukrainian Galleries, ten Ukrainian galleries will present the works of Ukrainian artists created in response to the latest Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Art Zagreb
This fair is a unique meeting place for artists, collectors, gallerists, art historians and all art lovers. In one place, an overview of the Croatian market is offered with a focus on contemporary art, living artists and the promotion of the art market. All events are organized as part of Artupuncture, the platform of the City of Zagreb Tourist Board for the promotion of culture under the slogan “Healing Zagreb with art”.