Virtual Museum of Fjaka Launches Summer Exhibitions to Celebrate Dalmatian 'Fjaka'

As summer officially begins, the Virtual Museum of Fjaka unveils its new exhibition cycle, inviting visitors to slow down and embrace a unique Dalmatian concept. Starting June 21, the museum presents six distinct authorial exhibitions that delve into 'fjaka' – a distinct social phenomenon and way of life characterized by a state of blissful idleness and relaxation.

The exhibitions utilize a diverse range of media, including photographs, collages, illustrations, and audio essays, to explore fjaka's multifaceted nature. Visitors can engage with content designed to offer a respite from modern chaos, providing a digital sanctuary. Interactive elements, such as the Fjaka Barometer, allow participants to contribute to identifying locations where fjaka is most strongly felt.

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With the sun blazing, our answer to the summer rush is simple: click, visit, slow down.

Among the new offerings is "Fjaka through History," a collaboration between history professor Ljuba Barun Čolak and her daughter, which humorously connects historical figures like Grgur Ninski and Marko Marulić to the concept of fjaka. Katarina Zekić's audio essay, "How Nothing Became Everything," promises a sensory journey into silence and the Dalmatian fjaka. Iva Roca's photo story, "Zlarin – Where Time Stood Still," captures the unhurried atmosphere of an island free from the rush of modern life, focusing on scenes of summer afternoons, drying laundry, and quiet encounters.

Further enriching the cycle are Branko Šare's visual diary "[THE]ALMACIJA," which incorporates childhood memories and regional symbols, and Maja Maljković Zelalija's "Sritna lita" illustrations, inspired by old photographs and Mediterranean aesthetics. The cycle concludes with Lea Bulaja's "Hommage to Fjaka," which reflects on Mladen Stilinović's ideas about work and societal pressure, positioning fjaka as a form of resistance against hyper-production. The museum encourages visitors to "click, visit, slow down" and embrace the present moment.

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I tried to capture the atmosphere of an island that has not completely surrendered to the pace of the modern world.