Janko Belaj. Independent artist.

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
Welcome in Gračišće  - © Janko Belaj
Motovun Mists  - © Janko Belaj
Dawning behind Pićan  - © Janko Belaj
Fennel Minestrone  - © Janko Belaj
In the Tavern  - © Janko Belaj