Janko Belaj

fineart photographer

Hearts of Istria

(Krešimir Oremović for the exhibition catalogue / AI translation)

The photographic project “Hearts of Istria” is documentary only at first glance – or, more precisely, deserves the adjective “documentary” exclusively at the personal level of the authors who conceived, shaped, and lived it.

Throughout millennia, the peninsula has been conquered and adopted by Illyrians, Celts, Romans, Franks, Croats, and many others. Despite their profound cultural differences, they all shared a common trait – fascination with Istria.


(Each author participated in the exhibition with 12 photographs: here you can see only my works.)… Read more

Dusk over Pićan - © Janko Belaj Morning Bell - © Janko Belaj Dvigrad from the Forest - © Janko Belaj Boljun Stone - © Janko Belaj Saint George in the Shade - © Janko Belaj Gourmand from Oprtalj - © Janko Belaj Abyss Sopota - © Janko Belaj A Welcome in Gračišće - © Janko Belaj Motovun Mists - © Janko Belaj Dawning behind Pićan - © Janko Belaj Fennel Minestrone - © Janko Belaj In the Tavern - © Janko Belaj