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THU–FRI 2–9PM
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TUE 6–9PM
WED–FRI 2–9PM
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*Studio Orson Welles
Studio Orson Welles
Jadran film
Studio Orson Welles
Ul. Rudolfa Kolaka 12
10000 Zagreb
TUE 6–9PM
WED–FRI 2–9PM
SAT–SUN 11AM–9PM
*garden 12PM
WED 6–9PM
THU–FRI 2–9PM
SAT–SUN 11AM–9PM
*garden 2AM
The exhibition Family and Household: The Fluttery Everyday Life of Dušan Bekar, held at the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb in autumn 2024, presented for the first time numerous fragments from the rich œuvre of art director Dušan Bekar. The idea for this retrospective emerged from a lesser-known fact, Bekar created the visual identity for the first international Family and Household exhibition held in 1957 at the same venue as part of the Zagreb Autumn Fair (and again in 1958 and 1960). His award-winning poster design featured a meander-house drawn in a single stroke, which became the emblem of the event and a key visual in its promotional materials. Thematically, the exhibition echoed the 1957 show, which focused on organizing family life in newly developed urban settings. A Children’s Fair was also part of the exhibition, aimed at meeting the needs of the youngest citizens. From a design perspective, the catalogue communicates text and imagery in a clear and accessible way, minimizing visual noise. The color palette draws directly from the original billboards, while the typography references modernized typefaces from the period.
Dušan Bekar, born in Zagreb, 1966, is an art photographer and graphic designer whose work is grounded in rich family design heritage. Active since the mid-1980s, he began working with his father in Atelier Bekar. Over the years, he has developed a distinct visual language, producing visual identities, corporate materials, and photographic works known for their refined aesthetics. He is the recipient of several international awards.
Alira Hrabar Bekar, born in Zagreb, 1972, is a graphic designer and illustrator with extensive experience in the marketing sector as an art director. Since 2015, she has been involved in theoretical research on the history of graphic design, curatorial projects, and visual production. Her expressive approach is marked by strong illustration, executed in digital and spatial formats. She is a member of HDD and the recipient of several international awards.
