Croatian art on display at world famous New York museum
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New York
The beginning of March will bring Croatian art from the 1960s to one of the world’s most important museums, the renowned Museum of Modern Art – MoMA in New York.
The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU) in Zagreb.
Jasna Jakšić, senior curator and head of the Library and Documentation and Information Department at MSU, revealed to HRT’s Vijesti iz kulture team which works are heading to MoMA.
“In addition to Infinite Staff, other works going to MoMA include Meander in the Corner by Julije Knifer, a piece by Dimitrije Bašičević Mangelos, Inner Eyes by Ivan Kožarić, three additional works from Kožarić’s studio, and Ljerka Šibenik’s installation,” said Jakšić.
The works will remain in New York for three years, and the exhibition is set to open on 1 March.
How did the collaboration between MoMA and MSU come about?
“The collaboration was initiated by Ana Janevski, a MoMA curator, and Zdenka Badovinac, the former director of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Vesna Meštrić, the current director of MSU, has been involved from the very beginning. The partnership developed naturally, and now we’re approaching the grand finale,” explained Jakšić.
This is a significant event, as MoMA is considered the most prestigious contemporary art museum on the global stage.

MoMA (Photo: Ajay Suresh/CC BY 2.0)
What protocols are followed when artworks leave MSU?
“Artworks are sent abroad only after all the necessary permits are secured, as these are, of course, protected cultural heritage pieces and part of the museum’s collection. The works are thoroughly inspected, condition reports are prepared, and they are carefully packed. The most reputable transport companies are then entrusted with delivering them from the Museum of Contemporary Art to New York,” said Jakšić.
The pieces will depart on 24 January and will be on display in New York for the next three years.