The 33rd edition of the Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ), held from April 5 to 12, 2025, will explore the theme “Broken Connections,” inspired by the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb. While the museum’s collection of objects tells emotional stories, it is the lasting power of these narratives that captivates. MBZ will reflect on how even in moments of disconnection, we uncover connections, passions, and human fragility. Staying true to its tradition of breaking from tradition, MBZ will explore the contradictions that define our present and shape our future. The festival will offer a variety of preevents, workshops, composer masterclasses, and an interactive web platform, creating a dialogue between contemporary music, its history, and the wider world. Rooted in the local scene yet always with an international outlook, MBZ will promote Croatian artists while engaging with global trends.
The International Documentary Film Festival, ZagrebDox, is once again inviting all the movie fans, specifically documentary enthusiasts, to come to Kaptol Boutique Cinema&Bar, Zagreb, from March 30 - April 6 for another great selection of recent documentary films.
IV. Muzza Science Week, from April 10 – 13 at The University of Zagreb, Radoslava Cimermana 88, offers visitors an incredible insight into the secrets of the universe, the functioning of the human body and mind, the world of ecology, the wonders of mathematics, physics and chemistry as well as many other sciences, through various panel discussions, educational games, workshops and exhibitions, while also providing participants with a unique chance to meet robots!
A major retrospective exhibition of one of Croatia's most important artists, Josip Vaništa, open at the Dubrovnik Art Gallery until May 11. This exhibition marks the first in a series of celebrations for the gallery’s 80th anniversary. The exhibition, simply titled VANIŠTA, will showcase nearly 180 pieces of Vaništa's work, spanning his entire career. Some of the pieces come from the gallery’s collection, while others are on loan from esteemed institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb, the National Museum of Modern Art, and several private collections. A special highlight will be the presentation of never-before-seen archival material from the Gorgona period. Vaništa, who passed away in 2018, was a painter, writer, and educator, recognized as one of the key figures in Croatian art. His influence continues to resonate, with his work now featured in the permanent collection at MoMA in New York, as part of an exhibition dedicated to Zagreb's 1960s art scene. This retrospective will offer a unique opportunity to explore Vaništa’s art in-depth, offering a visual journey through landscapes, still lifes, and abstract expressions of melancholy, nostalgia, and the contemplative nature of human existence. It’s an unmissable experience for art lovers and anyone interested in the profound legacy of Croatian culture.
The "STORIES OF WOMEN – Mythical Figures and Reality through Museum Objects" exhibition has opened at the Cate Dujšin Ribar Gallery in Trogir. Spanning 2,700 years of history, it presents 12 compelling stories of women, from ancient myths to modern-day figures. The exhibition showcases women in various roles, from queens and lovers to workers and sailors, with artifacts ranging from a 7th-century BC princess to the story of Alma M. Karlin, a pioneering world traveler. Other highlights include a mosaic of the myth of Europa, a 6th-century silver hairpin, and a Renaissance portrait of a woman. “STORIES OF WOMEN” invites visitors to reflect on the evolving role of women throughout history, offering a blend of myth, reality, and modern-day reflection.
Step back in time to the roaring 1920s at the Herzer Palace in the Varaždin City Museum with the captivating exhibition "25-a prije 100 ljeta" (25 Years Before 100 Summers). The exhibit takes a closer look at the pivotal year of 1925, when the City Museum of Varaždin was officially founded on November 16th at the historic Old Town Fortress. This event marked not only the opening of the museum but also celebrated the 1000th anniversary of the Kingdom of Croatia, a milestone highlighted by the inscription above the fortress entrance. As part of the centenary celebrations of the museum, this exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into the world of 1925. Through a mix of original objects from the museum’s collection and cutting-edge museological technology, the exhibit brings to life the atmosphere of the time, showcasing what the museum’s first visitors would have experienced.
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