EXHIBITION “THEY ARE HERE”, DUBROVNIK, SPLIT

by Marko Vrdoljak· July 22, 2022· in · 0 comments

The photography-painting project, co-authored by painter Dimitrije Popović and photographer Marko Vrdoljak, “They Are Here” and the exhibition of the same name, was presented at prestigious locations in Dubrovnik and Split. The opening of the exhibition at both locations was attended by many famous people from the public life of Croatia, and the events were covered in over 70 different media and propaganda channels in Croatia and the region.
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Exhibition “Beauty of Croatia” in Sofia

by Marko Vrdoljak· July 22, 2022· in · 0 comments

Organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Bulgaria and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, the exhibition “Beauty of Croatia” by Marko Vrdoljak was opened at City Gallery Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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PROJECT “THEY ARE HERE”

by Marko Vrdoljak· March 16, 2021· in · 0 comments tags: dimitrije popović, dubrovnik, Nina Badrić, severina, Sponza, Tereza Kesovija

Large joint project of the renowned painter Dimitrije Popović and the art photographer Marko Vrdoljak, with title “THEY ARE HERE”, merging photographic and painting art into a unique visual project and ehibition consisting of 21 works measuring 70 x 100 cm. The project talks about women’s strength, women’s feelings and the role of women in today’s world through a historical overview and definition of the role of women according to biblical motifs. The models who agreed to participate in this project are prominent Croatian public figures and are listed in alphabetical order: Nina Badrić, Franka Batelić, Maja Bajamić, Mia Begović, Zrinka Cvitešić, Gina Damjanić, Mia Dimšić, Nika Fleiss, Tereza Kesovija, Zdenka Kovačiček, Anđa Marić, Sandra Perković, Alma Prica, Ana Rucner, Severina, Jelena Veljača, Ana Vidović, Alka Vuica, Matija Vuica, Vanda Winter and Tihana Harapin Zalepugin. These women and girls were photographed in specific light conditions with precisely defined facial expressions, gaze and body language and each of them represents a specific female role defined according to biblical iconography. After photographing and processing the photographs, they were printed on a canvas measuring 70 x 100 cm and were artistically influenced by Mr. Dimitrije Popović with additional painting interventions in each photograph […]
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RECORDING OF A DOCUMENTARY ON BRIJUNI ISLANDS

by Marko Vrdoljak· June 19, 2020· in · 0 comments

In the 4th month of 2020. the shooting of the documentary “Conversations with Kupelwieser” on the Brijuni Islands has begun. The author of the film is Marko Vrdoljak, and P. Kupelwieser is played by Rade Šerbedžija in the narrative segment. Through the actual records of P. Kupelwieser – the first owner of Brijuni, the film will talk about, unknown to many, the history and origin of Brijuni as we know it today.
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EXHIBITION “THE BEAUTY OF CROATIA” OPENED IN ATHENS

by Marko Vrdoljak· January 13, 2020· in · 0 comments tags: athens

On January 10, 2020 Organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Hellenic Republic and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia at the Serafio Center of Culture, Piraeus 160, Athens, Greece, the exhibition “The Beauty of Croatia” by Marko Vrdoljak was opened. The Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Greece, Mr. Alexander Sunko, was present at the exhibition.
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Lecture “Living Photography”

by Marko Vrdoljak· January 13, 2020· in · 0 comments tags: kumanovo

Lecture “Living Photography” by Marko Vrdoljak was organized by Photo Club Kumanovo in Macedonia, 11.1.2020.
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Photo Exhibition “The Beauty of Croatia” opened in Milano, Italy

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 22, 2018· in · 0 comments tags: phozo exhibition

New Exhibition “The Beauty of Croatia” 2018/2019

by Marko Vrdoljak· November 19, 2018· in · 0 comments tags: beauty of croatia, beauty of croatia, photo exhibition, photo exhibition

The photo exhibition “Beauty of Croatia”, by the photographer Marko Vrdoljak, is a story that consists of 40 photographs of world famous, but also less well-known places of all parts of Croatia. This is the story about the richness of the cultural, historical and natural heritage within, geographically speaking – relatively small state, full of diversity and natural and human hand-made wealth. Colorfully striking, thematic and content-rich, printed in large formats along with short factual descriptions, this photographic story will once again remind us why the Croatia is named the pearl of the Mediterranean, a real jewel in the heart of Europe and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This Exhibition is financed and organized by The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia under Public Invitation for Proposals for Cultural Promotion, Public Diplomacy and International Recognition of the Republic of Croatia.
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RECORDING THE VIDEO “NIKOLA TESLA BY ANA RUCNER”

by Marko Vrdoljak· July 11, 2017· in · 0 comments tags: ana rucner, nikola tesla

Marko Vrdoljak is engaged in recording a new video Ana Rucner dedicated to the great Nikola Tesla. You can see the video on this link: Nikola Tesla by Ana Rucner
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Photography monograph “NATIONAL PARK BRIJUNI” 2016

by Marko Vrdoljak· November 16, 2016· in · 0 comments tags: brijuni national park, brijuni national park, national park, photography, photography, photography, photography monograph, photography monograph

New photography monograph “NATIONAL PARK BRIJUNI” published 12/2016. – Hardcover, 230 pages, full color, 30 x 23 cm, Croatian and English, over 250 photos – best of all recorded on Brijuni in last eight years of photography, interiors inaccessible of residential villas, details and landscapes of 14 islands, underwater photos and many more to explore…
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Photo Monography about the beauty of women: “1/250sec., f16, xx”

by Marko Vrdoljak· January 24, 2016· in · 0 comments tags: 1/250SEC. F16 XX, akt, aktovi, foto monografija, fotomonografija, ljepota, monografija, nude, nudes, poezija, tijelo, žena

This publication with carefully selected series of discreet nudes, abstract photos, portraits and poetry is printed in February 2016, and part of the proceeds from the sales of copies of this publication, we continually pay to association “Europa Donna Croatia” and “EVERYTHING for HER “. I invite you to eventual order and purchase the photo book and help this artistic and humanitarian project for price of 120 kn / copy (VAT included). * Technical Specifications publications: hardcover, 124 pages + cover, dimensions 24 x 30 cm, with an foreword in Croatian and English, the official name of the publication: “1 / 250sec., F16, xx” Ordered copies will be sent to your address with the current price of postal services. For any questions, orders, billing and other please send me an email to marko@fivestars.hr
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RECORDING MATERIALS FOR MUSEUM “Brijuni National Park”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: brijuni, brijuni, brijuni, brijuni, brijuni, brioni, brioni, brioni, brioni, čamčarnica, kuća za brodice

Marko Vrdoljak is engaged in a project to create material for the formation of the museum in Brijuni National Park which includes a video record of all the islands and their attractions, record sounds of nature, photographing underwater sites and the flora and fauna, photographing archive photos and images from the history of Brijuni, and special shooting of protected plant and animal species, sites, etc.
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For the purpose of promoting various events under the joint name “Advent in Zagreb” under the leadership of Marko Vrdoljak and his team, 11 short promotional films were filmed for the Zagreb Tourist Board.
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How to equip DESTINATION FOR PHOTOTOURISM

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

Organized by the Association of Independent Travel Agencies and Croatian and Tourist Board Nin on Tuesday on 11 November, in Baroque home in Nin held a round table on the topic: How to equip a destination for phototourism? With M. Vrdoljak on the subject was taken up by B. Domazet, Ministry of Tourism, M. Sršen, Croatian National Tourist Board, M. Dejanović, director of the Tourist Board of Nin, Z. Kukec, President and V. Klaric, UNPAH.
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Brijuni – BEST CROATIAN PROMO FILM

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

The film “Brijuni National Park – The Hidden Paradise” won the first prize for the best promotional film in Croatian at Zagreb Tourfilm festival, held at 06 / 2014.g. in Zagreb.
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First “Photo Workshop Brijuni”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: fotografija, fotografija, fotografska radionica brijuni

04/2014.: Marko Vrdoljak organized the first “Photo Workshop Brijuni” which was attended by 27 participants from various parts of Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
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Film “The Seven Days of Creation”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: marko bobaš, sedam dana stvaranja, seven days of creation

Marko Vrdoljak’s film “The Seven Days of Creation” of the mysterious life of the priest Marko Bobaš in the Dominican monastery in Dubrovnik and its creation of a work of art, is shown in the projection in “Visia theatre” in Dubrovnik. The screening was attended by representatives of the Dominican community and their friends.
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EXHIBITION “BLUE GREEN CROATIA” IN RUSSIA

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

The exhibition “Blue Green Croatia” is set for 8, 9 and 10 months, 2013 at several prestigious locations within Russia such as: The EU Delegation to the Russian Federation in Moscow, Russian State Library in Moscow, Exhibition Days of Europe in St. Petersburg”, “The days of travel at the airport Sheremetyevo” in Moscow… The exhibition is organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia.
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Opening of Atelier “Marko Vrdoljak”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: Atelier, atelier Marko Vrdoljak, studio

In Badalićeva street in Zagreb Marko Vrdoljak opened the studio and gallery which exposed more than 160 photos from all of the author’s projects, including the exhibition of nudes and all three world exhibitions for the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. The opening was attended by many photographers, friends and numerous guests from public life in the city.
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Award ceremony “Tošo Dabac”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: nagrada tošo dabac, nagrada tošo dabac, tošo dabac, tošo dabac

Photo Club “Zagreb” organized a manifestation of the award “Tošo Dabac” for contribution to the promotion of art photography and photographic art in Croatia in 2012. Winners Erika Šmider and Marko Vrdoljak are presented the award from the mayor of Zagreb, Mr. Milan Bandić and then open their retrospective exhibition of photos by choosed from a variety of projects.
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Award “Tošo Dabac”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

03/2013 – Marko Vrdoljak received the prestigious professional award “Tošo Dabac” for great contribution to the promotion of art photography and photographic art in Croatia.
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Best croatian film “Pulse of the city – Zagreb”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: nagrada, pulse of the city

Video “Pulse of the city – Zagreb” by Vrdoljak-Zeljković-Tešić is set to more than 780 Internet sites with the announcement of the 13 languages worldwide and on the official website of the city of Zagreb, and Vimeo it is included in the prestigious HD CHANNEL and STAFF PICK CHANNEL. Awards: 50th International Tourfilm Festival in Lecce, Italy; Zagreb Tourfilm Festival, Zagreb, Croatia; 15th ITF`CRO 2012, Solin, Croatia.
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Exhibition “Amazing Croatia”, Riga, 2012.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

Exhibition “Amazing Croatia” opened at the representative office of the European Union in Riga, Latvia, 3.4.2012. g. The exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Sweden, headed by Ambassador Mr. Vladimir Matek. The opening of the exhibition, along with other high guests was attended the President of Croatia Mr. Ivo Josipović and his wife.
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Angelina Jolie received “Amazing Croatia”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: angelina jolie, angelina jolie

During the promotion of Angelina Jolie’s film, “In the Land of Blood and Honey” held in Zagreb 17.02.2012. g., Angelina Jolie have received photo monography “Zagreb” and “Amazing Croatia” by Marko Vrdoljak
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Exhibition “Amazing Croatia”, Kopenhagen, 2012.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

Exhibition “Amazing Croatia” was opened in the library of the Humanist University of Copenhagen, Denmark 01/17/2012. g. The exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia headed by Ambassador g. Pivčević. The opening of the exhibition, along with other high guests was attended by Mr. Kedmenec, adviser to the ambassador and director of the library, Mr. Mikkelsen, and the event is enriched with his performance and award-winning Croatian guitarist Mr. Bulat.
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Photo Monograph “ZAGREB” promotion, 2012.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

10.1.2012.g. – Photo club Zagreb held a ceremony of photomonography promotion “Zagreb”, by Marko Vrdoljak. The promotion was attended by many people from the public and tourist life of the city and representatives of the Zagreb Tourist Board. The event was covered by 3 television, five radio stations, three daily newspapers and 37 web portals. The exhibition “Amazing Zagreb” was opened by the President of Photo Club Zagreb, Mr. Damir Tiljak.
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Exhibition “Amazing Croatia”, Bratislava, 2011

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

Exhibition “Amazing Croatia” was opened in the building of the municipality Chorvátsky Grob near Bratislava in Slovakia, 9.9.2011, during the Days of Croats. The exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and the Croatian Embassy in Bratislava, headed by Ambassador Mr. Car with help by counselor to Ambassador, Ms. Tarle and Mayor of Chorvátsky Grob, Mr. Martinčak.
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Angelina Jolie received photo monograph “Brijuni”

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: ivo josipović, rade šerbedžija, rade šerbedžija

Accompanied with actor Mr. Rade Šerbedžija, actress Mrs. Angelina Jolie received photo monograph “Brijuni” from croatian president Mr. Ivo Josipović.
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Nevena Rendeli book cover

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments tags: nevena rendeli

Vrdoljak’s photo of known Croatia Television star, Mrs. Nevena Rendeli is published on the cover of the tourist magazine “Guide of a Blonde”.
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Exhibition “Amazing Croatia”, Warsaw, 2010

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

Exhibition “Amazing Croatia” opened in the Polish Parliament in Warsaw, 14.12.2010. g. The exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and the Croatian Embassy in Warsaw, headed by Ambassador Mr. Del Vecchio. The opening of the exhibition, along with other high guests was attended by a member of the Polish Parliament Mr. Glogowski, president of the Polish-Croatian parliamentary group, who opened the exhibition.
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Exhibition “Amazing Croatia”, Vilnius, 2010.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

Exhibition “Amazing Croatia” was opened in the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania, in Vilnius, 09.22.2010. g. The exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and the Croatian Embassy in Stockholm, headed by Ambassador, Mr. Vladimir Matek. The opening were attended by Ambassador Mr. Matek and other high guests such as member of the Lithuanian Parliament, Mr. Pečeliūnas, President of the Group of Lithuanian Parliament in connection with the Western Balkans Mr. Vareikis, advisor for international relations of the Lithuanian Parliament, Mrs. Siriute and Mr. Šikić, assistant director of the Croatian Tourist Board in Stockholm. On the occasion of the opening of the exhibition, Mr. Vareikis noted that it is the largest exhibition ever held in the Lithuanian Parliament.
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Photo Monograph “Zagreb County” promotion, Zagreb, 2010.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 30, 2015· in · 0 comments

16.6.2010. Mimara Museum in Zagreb was organized a promotion of photo monography of Zagreb County. The promotion was attended by many dignitaries from the public and tourist life of the Croatia, and among others, the president of Croatian Tourist Board, Mr. Bulić, State Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Mujo and directors of many tourist offices in continental Croatian, Istria and Kvarner. Promotion included the opening speeches of prefect of Zagreb County, Mr. Kožić, State Secretary for Tourism Mr. Mujo and director of Zagreb County Tourist Board Ms. Rašperić.
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Exhibition “Amazing Croatia”, Roma, 2010.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 29, 2015· in · 0 comments

At the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, an exhibition of photographs by Marko Vrdoljak was held. The exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and the Croatian Embassy to the Vatican. The opening was attended by the Croatian Ambassador to the Vatican, Mr. Marin, Mr. Nanni, Rector of the University and Ms. Matanić, first secretary of the Croatian embassy in Rome.
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Exhibition “Colors of Croatia”, Los Angeles, 2010.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 29, 2015· in · 0 comments

The exhibition “Colors Croatian” was held at the Croatian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, District of San Pedro – California, USA, thanks to the Croatian Ministry of Culture.
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Exibition “Erotic Light”, Zagreb, 2009.

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 29, 2009· in · 0 comments

This exhibition, held at the famous Zagreb photo gallery CroArtPhoto Club on 22.10.2009 at Gajeva 25 is exhibited thirty nudes measuring 70 x 100 cm. At the opening of the exhibition there was, among others, many photographers from all over the Croatia, including veterans of Croatian photography Ms. Marija Braut and g. Joseph Klarica.
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Marko Vrdoljak’s works presented in ReFoto Magazine

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 29, 2009· in · 0 comments tags: magazin, refoto

Works by Marko Vrdoljak presented in the most widely read regional photography magazine ReFoto.
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Cover of “DigitalFoto Magazine”, 2009

by Marko Vrdoljak· December 29, 2009· in · 0 comments tags: cover, digitalfoto magazin, digitalphoto, ovčji raj

Photo: “Sheep Paradise” filmed in Lipovo Polje in Lika was published on the cover of the anniversary number 50, the Croatian edition of the renowned photographic magazine DigitalFoto in July, 2009. This is also the first time the cover of this magazine is introduced with Croatian photographer.
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