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“Art Bubble” are pop-up galleries for contemporary art whose locations are constantly on the move, in frequent places that attract audiences and customers. The concept of the exhibition is proposed by the curators by applying to the online call for curators, and artists of different profiles choose the most interesting proposal for them.
Art Bubble pop-up exhibitions give visual artists the opportunity for more frequent exhibitions, a variety of curatorial programs and accessibility of the program to a wider audience, which gets acquainted with visual art through the presentation of next door galleries, making the pop-up gallery concept accessible. works of art as an idea became more acceptable. What is being invested in this program is for curators to become key drivers in the process of the cultural industry. The Art Bubble / Art & Money program are pop-up exhibitions whose locations are constantly on the move, in frequent places that attract audiences and customers. The very concepts of the exhibitions are offered by curators and art historians through a public call. The most interesting proposals will be presented in September during the Art Zagreb art salon. where artists, as well as the audience, use virtual tools to vote and choose the most interesting proposal for a pop-up exhibition. The curators with the most votes receive support for the realization of the proposed pop-up exhibition, which will last 24 hours in two days of presentation. Pop-up gallery spaces are suggested by curators, and they can be city spaces, artists’ studios, shops, but also public spaces of the city of Zagreb, fairs and unconventional places for exhibition. Art Bubble pop-up exhibitions give visual artists the opportunity for more frequent exhibitions, a variety of curatorial programs and accessibility of the program to a wider audience, which gets acquainted with visual art through the presentation of next door galleries, making the pop-up gallery concept accessible. works of art as an idea became more acceptable. What is being invested in this program is for curators to become key drivers in the process of the cultural industry. The Art Bubble program was launched in the fall of 2021 as part of the Art Zagreb Art Fair.
Art Bubble Competition Results – 01.09.2025.
The artistic organization YELO is proud to announce the results of this year’s Art Bubble competition. Among the many applications received, three projects have been selected to be presented in the program during the second half of 2025. Each project brings a unique artistic approach, connecting personal, social, and natural themes through diverse media and concepts.
Jelena Sokić and Tomislav Vrečar – Ring of Fire
The pop-up exhibition Ring of Fire explores the complex dimensions of romantic relationships, their transformation, and their universal meaning through space, image, word, and sound. The authors, former spouses, have built a deep friendship and creative partnership after the end of their romantic relationship. The installation includes a spatial intervention – an intensely red-designed space, a painting exhibition, and a recital accompanied by original music by Tomislav Vrečar on electric guitar. The project addresses themes of love, intimacy, absence, and solitude while promoting the values of trust, durability, and mutual respect. Through a multilayered combination of image, sound, and word, it creates an immersive experience that invites visitors to introspective reflection on love and relationships.
About the author and curator:
Jelena Sokić graduated in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and spent part of her studies at the Brera Academy in Milan. She has exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions, working with painting, drawing, video, graphics, and mixed techniques.
Tomislav Vrečar is a Slovenian poet, performer, musician, and cultural organizer, known for literary and intermedia projects that combine poetry with music, video, and performance art.
Katrin Radovani and Ana Penić – Art Forest
The interactive pop-up exhibition Art Forest is conceived as a forest art studio in a park. The project blurs the boundaries between art and nature, creating an experience in which visitors become active participants. Guest artists will adapt their works to the park’s environment, using installations, performances, and workshops to highlight the lasting connection between humans and the natural world. The exhibition encourages reflection on environmental preservation while merging the artistic, urban, and natural into an educational and engaging experience accessible to a wide audience.
About the authors and curators:
Katrin Radovani and Ana Penić jointly developed the Art Forest project through an interdisciplinary approach that combines visual art, performance, art therapy, and experiential learning in nature. Radovani is a painter and transmedia artist, recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, whose work explores the intersection of art, spirituality, and social engagement. Penić, holding degrees in social pedagogy and sculpture, integrates art therapy, personal development, and artistic practices in natural environments. Their collaboration on Art Forest is rooted in a shared vision of bringing art closer to broader audiences and highlighting the importance of nature and its preservation.
Nataša Vuković and Barbara Vujanović – A view through the lens of nature
The exhibition Expansion of Distortions explores nature as a space of both intimate and universal experience. The paintings of Nataša Vuković combine reflective and matte surfaces, creating floral compositions that invite introspection and self-reflection. The project raises questions about the fragility of ecosystems and the interconnection of humans and nature, while the lotus motif serves as a symbol of awakening and growth despite circumstances. Through this exhibition, the audience is confronted with the cyclical nature of life, human existence, and artistic gesture, while the reflective surfaces of the works allow for literal self-reflection through the prism of nature.
About the author and curator:
Nataša Vuković is a Croatian painter (b. Osijek, 1986) with a distinctive thematic interest and recognizable artistic style. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, pursued further training in Slovenia and the USA, and participated in residencies in Lithuania and France. She has exhibited widely in solo and group shows, including NordArt 2018 in Germany, and is a member of HDLU and HZSU.
Barbara Vujanović is an art historian and chief curator at the Meštrović Atelier in Zagreb. She has curated numerous exhibitions in Croatia and abroad, including Adriatic Epopee in Krakow, Corporeality and Eroticism in Sculpture in Ljubljana, and the Ivan Meštrović retrospective at Klovićevi dvori Gallery (2023–2024). She is the author of several scholarly publications, including The Mark of Meštrović in Zagreb (2017) and Ivan Meštrović and the Czechs (2018). Her curatorial work is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach and its exploration of the relationship between art, society, and public space, encouraging audiences to reflect more deeply on cultural heritage and contemporary issues.
The three selected projects present distinct artistic visions – intimate, ecological, and introspective – and together shape a program that will inspire audiences to reflect on love, nature, and human relationships.
We congratulate all selected artists, authors, and curators and look forward to their exhibitions within the Art Bubble program.
The Art Bubble 2025 open call is now open until August 15th.
Project author: Jelena Remetin
Project holder: Artistic organization YELO – for interdisciplinary artistic process
Executive producer: Jelena Remetin
Production and public relations: Andrea Remetin
The project was realized in cooperation with Art Zagreb and with the financial support of the City of Zagreb and Zagreb Tourist Board
