O izložbi
(English below)
Galerija Manifesto i Garden of Dreams sa ponosom najavljuju samostalnu izložbu umjetnika Zlatka Ćosića pod nazivom “Drop On A Lens”, a koja će biti otvorena 16. juna 2026. godine u 20:00 sati.
Izložba predstavlja selekciju radova koji kroz eksperimentalne video forme, vizualne distorzije i poigravanje s ljudskom percepcijom, publiku suočavaju s neizvjesnostima postojanja – kako u društvu, tako i u prirodi. Dok pojedini radovi polazište imaju u ličnim iskustvima i propitivanjima identiteta i egzistencije, drugi nastaju kao rezultat čina tihog posmatranja i bilježenja situacija i prostora. Fragilnosti ljudi, društvenih zajednica i ekosistema transformirane su apstrahirane slike u pokretu, omogućavajući razumijevanje univerzalnosti naših strahova, želja i snova.
Izložba “Drop On A Lens” označava nastavak suradnje GoD i umjetnika Zlatka Ćosića, čiji je rad bio dijelom multimedijalnog performansa Aleksandra Hemona i Indiga, koji je u okviru prošlogodišnjeg izdanja festivala predstavljen u SARTR-u. Istovremeno, suradnja Galerije Manifesto i Zlatka Ćosića inicirana je godišnjim programom galerije pod nazivom "TECHNO, TECHNO, TECHNO", koji kroz predstavljanje različitih pristupa tehnici i tehnologiji u savremenoj umjetnosti, nastoji istražiti prostore inter-, trans-, i post- disciplinarnog u umjetnosti.
O autoru
Zlatko Ćosić je video umjetnik čija praksa obuhvata kratke filmove, video instalacije, projekcije i audio-vizuelne performanse. Njegov rani rad oblikovan je iskustvom izbjeglištva i bavi se pitanjima identiteta, dok se kasnije fokusira na društveno-političke teme poput nepravde, konzumerizma i klimatske krize.
Njegovi radovi prikazani su u više od 50 zemalja, uključujući institucije i festivale poput Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, ZKM Karlsruhe i Video Vortex XI at Kochi-Muzeris Biennale. Dobitnik je brojnih nagrada i grantova, a njegovi video radovi nagrađivani su na međunarodnim festivalima. Živi i radi u St. Louisu.
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About the Exhibition
Gallery Manifesto and Garden of Dreams proudly announce the solo exhibition of artist Zlatko Ćosić titled “Drop On A Lens”, opening on June 16, 2026, at 20:00.
The exhibition presents a selection of works that, through experimental video forms, visual distortions, and the manipulation of human perception, confront audiences with the uncertainties of existence, both in society and in nature. While some works originate from personal experiences and reflections on identity and existence, others emerge from acts of quiet observation and documentation of situations and spaces. The fragility of individuals, communities, and ecosystems is transformed into abstract moving images, enabling an understanding of the universality of our fears, desires, and dreams.
The exhibition “Drop On A Lens” marks a continuation of the collaboration between Garden of Dreams and artist Zlatko Ćosić, whose work was previously featured in the multimedia performance by Aleksandar Hemon and Indigo, presented at SARTR as part of last year’s festival edition. At the same time, the collaboration between Gallery Manifesto and Zlatko Ćosić was initiated through the gallery’s annual programme titled "TECHNO, TECHNO, TECHNO" which explores inter-, trans-, and post-disciplinary approaches to technique and technology in contemporary art.
About the Author
Zlatko Ćosić is a video artist whose practice encompasses short films, video installations, projections, and audiovisual performances. His early work was shaped by the experience of displacement and addresses questions of identity, while his later practice focuses on socio-political themes such as injustice, consumerism, and the climate crisis.
His works have been presented in more than 50 countries, including institutions and festivals such as the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, ZKM Karlsruhe, and Video Vortex XI at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, and his video works have been recognized at international festivals. He lives and works in St. Louis.