Nada Žiljak to Receive Major Retrospective at Zagreb's Klovićevi dvori Gallery

The Klovićevi dvori Gallery in Zagreb is set to present a major retrospective of Nada Žiljak, a prominent and long-standing figure in Croatian art. The exhibition, scheduled from October to December 2026, will be part of the gallery's "Modern Classics" series and is curated by Anamarija Komesarović.

Nada Žiljak, born in Zagreb in 1944 into the Kinert artistic family, has dedicated her professional life exclusively to painting. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts' Graphic Department in 1967 and later specialized in illustration. Over her nearly six-decade career, Žiljak has held approximately 80 solo exhibitions internationally, including in Paris, London, Budapest, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, and Sarajevo.

The retrospective will offer a comprehensive overview of her rich creative output, characterized by a wide array of media, techniques, and motifs. Žiljak's work encompasses illustrations, graphics, and oil paintings, with a notable contribution to the development of InfraredArt painting. Her art draws inspiration from nature, animals, biblical themes, and the human figure, all rendered in a distinctive and recognizable style.

Žiljak's art often reflects her contemplation of everyday beauty, approached with a gentle, unobtrusive, and intimate perspective. The exhibition aims to highlight her significant contribution to the Croatian art scene and emphasize the importance of female artistic voices in contemporary Croatian art. This retrospective will provide the public with the first complete presentation of Nada Žiljak's extensive body of work.