A book envisioned as a monograph is imagined to be solemn, grand, and demanding in every sense—editorially, financially, photographically, and in terms of editing and design. That’s why it isn’t just my book; one could say, with just a hint of irony, that it’s a “collective product.”
It was conceived as a summary of a lifelong artistic practice, but without this multifaceted support, it could not have come to life. My gratitude, therefore, goes out to everyone who made it possible.
What does this book mean to me personally?
First of all, monographs are not created in an artist’s youth. Precisely because it spans a lifetime, it might seem serious—and at times even evoke a sense of melancholy. My intention, however, was to create a book that’s enjoyable, like a picture book for both adults and children, and as educational as possible.
In the end, I was faced with a kind of stage fright—wondering how the content would be received, and whether I would be able to face it myself. When you present something to the public, for me as well as for others, all room for excuses, vague judgments, changes, or illusions disappears. What remains are only the facts—and those facts represent my entire professional life, enclosed between these covers.
— Jadranka Fatur, for the National Museum of Modern Art, May 23, 2025

📷 Monograph "From Concept to Image" by Jadranka Fatur, published by the National Museum of Modern Art © from the archives of the National Museum of Modern Art, Zagreb / From the presentation of Jadranka Fatur's monograph at the NMMU Oktogon / Photo: Goran Vranić © National Museum of Modern Art, Zagreb