Dubravka Lošić's Site-Specific Project at Croatia Pavilion, Venice Biennale
At the 61st Venice Biennale, the Croatia Pavilion showcases 'Compelled by Fright and Beauty,' a project by Dubravka Lošić, under the curation of Branko Franceschi at Palazzo Zorzi. Lošić, originally from Dubrovnik, presents a selection of her works spanning four decades, reinterpreted for this exhibition. Featured cycles include 'Campane Libertas' (2014-2026) and 'Rosario' (2026) in the courtyard, alongside 'Alba Albula' (2019) and 'Squali' (1986-2026) in Sala Codussi. Her artistic approach combines modernism with postmodern aesthetics, focusing on materiality. The title encapsulates the interplay of fear and beauty, with surfaces showing signs of pressure and corrosion, influenced by Dubrovnik's rich cultural heritage across painting, sculpture, textile, and installation.
Key facts
- The Croatia Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale presents 'Compelled by Fright and Beauty' by Dubravka Lošić.
- The exhibition is curated by Branko Franceschi at Palazzo Zorzi.
- Lošić is born and active in Dubrovnik.
- Works span four decades and are reworked for the site.
- The exhibition includes cycles 'Campane Libertas' (2014-2026), 'Rosario' (2026), 'Tondo' (2020-2025), 'Alba Albula' (2019), 'Piogia Parigi' (2018), 'Imago Anima' (2012-2013), 'Rosario' (1987-2026), and 'Squali' (1986-2026).
- Materials include corroded iron, bronze, painted wood, and fabric.
- Lošić studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Zagreb in the 1980s.
- The title 'Compelled by Fright and Beauty' reflects a tension between fear and beauty.
Entities
Artists
- Dubravka Lošić
- Branko Franceschi
Institutions
- Croatia Pavilion
- Palazzo Zorzi
- Academy of Fine Arts Zagreb
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Dubrovnik
- Croatia
- Zagreb
- Palazzo Zorzi
- Castello 4930
- Sala Codussi