Art Pavilion

The Umjetnicki Paviljon, a pavilion for art in Zagreb, was constructed in 1896 for the world exhibition in Budapest. The original iron framework was moved and rebuilt in this location, where it now has a permanent home. The Art Pavilion, known for its eye-catching yellow Art Nouveau facade, is now used for varying contemporary art exhibitions and houses significant works by renowned Croatian artist Ivan Mestrovic. This majestic building, which front Trg Kralja Tomislava, a sizable public square known for its statue honoring the first King of Croatia, is the oldest exhibition hall of its kind in Croatia.

The gallery's total display space is 600 m2, but it doesn't have a permanent exhibit because it focuses on one-off solo and group exhibitions that highlight major oeuvres and art movements from various eras and styles, featuring pieces by both Croatian and foreign artists. The gallery has hosted almost 700 shows over the course of its existence, with artists like the Earth Group collective, George Grosz, Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, and many others. At a time when Zagreb had a population of 60,000, the show was exceedingly well-liked and drew about 10,000 people.