One would say that the patrons of Split are well versed in all things art. We are lucky enough to live within the palace walls of Diocletian, with rich history and ancient architecture encircling our day to day lives. In addition to the many museums and fine art galleries we have within the city, we have also been hit with a stroke of luck when it comes to the many art galleries that fill the alley ways of the palace. Here are some of the best galleries to visit in Split, and if you’re lucky, you may even leave with some art.
Jaman: Split artist Danijel Jaman, a Dean’s price of Art Academy award winner in 1998, paints vibrant and colorful original paintings. His works represent different scenes from the Mediterranean to sail boats and many world city landmarks. Always eye catching, Jaman’s artwork can be found at his gallery located at Šubićeva 3. You can also find his work online here.
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Studio Naranča: Studio Naranča is an authentic, small, family run art production in the heart of Split. After almost thirty years of continuous work, Studio Naranča is the place where you can find original and modern artworks, completely authentic and unique in their Mediterranean sensibility and art esthetics. Oftentimes catching the eye of foreign investors and buyers, at Studio Naranča you can find the works of Pavo Majić, a graphic artist, with his prints, paintings, designed items displayed, Maja Mijač Majić’s unique jewelry, as well books by Marina Majić and Pavo Majić. They also host exhibits by Croatian and international artists, as well as those participating in the local art scene. You can find Studio Naranča at Majstora Jurja 5.
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Jakšić Gallery: Following the opening of their gallery on Brač in 2008, the family run Jakšić gallery (from Donji Humac on Brač), decided to open an exhibition space in Split 6 years later. The owner and father, Dražen, is a known stonemasonry, the mother Ida, a fashion designer, their son Lovre, an academic sculptor and their daughter Dina has a doctoral degree in arts. Other than a being a family completely involved in the arts, another interesting aspect is that even their ancestors were artists, creating the first stonemasonry workshop 112 years ago in 1903. Their gallery contains unique silver jewelry created by Ida, sculptures using white Brač stone by Lovre and oil paintings by Dina. You can find the Jakšić Gallery at Bribirska 10.
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Paparella: Considered a small, handmade souvenir shop, at Paparella you will find everything from paintings to lamps, small boat models to jewelry, and many other Croatian made and handmade products. You can find Paparella at Dominisova 7.
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Morić: Gallery Morić was opened back in 1987, coming out of the Morić family traditional trade/craft which began it’s work in that space in 1935. From its very beginnings, as the first privately-owned gallery in the city, it still remains an important landmark and is a leader in presenting young and contemporary Croatian artists. Gallery Morić offers quality framing of art paintings, graphics, photographs and memorabilia. You can find Morić at Sinjska 7.
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