People, ships, the sea, sardines, seagulls, and stone in an exceptionally realistic and highly expressive artistic form—all familiar details, but with the hyperrealistic brushstrokes of the master of visual arts, Zoran Homen, the boundaries between reality and unreality have almost ceased to exist. The author’s view of Betina is captured in this incredible opus titled Betinske reminiscencije (Betina Reminiscences). The exhibition can be viewed until August 16th. Exhibition Review Hyperrealistic art, also known as photorealism, is an artistic style that aims to create images that resemble highly detailed photographs. This style developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with artists using various techniques to achieve extremely realistic depictions of their subjects. It emerged as a reaction to the abstract and expressionist styles that dominated…
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Exhibition: “Centenarian Boats from Our Pier” by Nenad Bojmić
Nenad Bojmić: Centenarian Boats from Our Pier Exhibition Opening: 04.07. Join us on a unique journey through time and sea with the exhibition by Nenad Bojmić, a renowned boat model maker from Zagreb. This fascinating exhibition on wooden ships will provide you with an insight into the rich maritime heritage of the broader Adriatic area, from larger vessels like loggers and peligs, through braceras, leuts, gajetas, to smaller pasara and “lađa” boats. About the Artist Born in 1955 in Ogulin, Nenad Bojmić has dedicated over 40 years of his life to the art of boat modeling. His passion and precision have earned him numerous awards at national and international competitions. Bojmić’s models, displayed in prominent museums such as the Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb and the…
A Magical Journey to Betina by Olga Beckmann
About the artist and her work Olga Beckmann was born in 1979 in Crimea. Her parents were marine biologists, which significantly influenced her work and motifs in painting. In her childhood, she painted a lot and was interested in art. From the age of nine, in addition to regular school, she attended art school. This meant three hours of classes daily over a period of six years. She learned painting techniques, color theory and composition, and sketching very early on. After graduating from high school, she decided to further her education and earned a master’s degree in business administration in Germany. During these studies, she continued to paint and draw a lot, attended numerous courses and workshops, learned new media, and improved her technique. Her…
Betina Museum in the TEHIC handbook as an example of best practice
In the new TEHIC handbook, the Betina Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding is highlighted as an example of best practices in heritage interpretation in Europe, among other prominent examples, including the Istra Inspirit project from Pula, Croatia. You can read the handbook at the following link: TEHIC-Handbook_of_best_practices The handbook elaborates on the parameters by which the criteria for heritage interpretation are met, and our Museum meets all relevant conditions as an example of best practice: Authenticity and preservation of tradition Interactive content and innovative interpretation strategies Cooperation with the local community Education and promotion, and continuous work on heritage preservation Sustainability (sustainable tourism) These elements are recognized in the TEHIC handbook as excellent examples of how museums can effectively interpret and valorize cultural heritage, ensuring active…
Initiative: Rules for the Construction and Equipment of Traditional Wooden Boats
The Coordination of Associations for the Preservation and Revitalization of Maritime and Shipbuilding Heritage of Northern Dalmatia is an initiative that brings together the following organizations from the Šibenik-Knin and Zadar counties: Ecological Association Šepurine (Prvić Šepurine), Association Južnje strane (Jezera), St. Andrew’s Association (Tisno), Betina Gajeta 1740 Association (Betina), Latin Sail Association (Murter), Frkata Association (Ugrinić), and Kanata Association (Zadar). These associations are the organizers of events and regattas held with the aim of preserving traditional sailing and shipbuilding skills: Burtiž (Prvić Šepurine), Lantina (Jezera), Idrom po korentu (Tisno), Regatta for the Soul and Body (Betina), Days of the Latin Sail (Murter), Đir po konalu (Ugrinić), and Zadar na idra (Zadar). Representatives of these associations, along with the participation of the director of the…
Make Your Own Boat
Dear sea and ship enthusiasts, we have exciting news for all little shipbuilders and sailors! Introducing our latest product – the educational map “Build Your Own Ship”! The educational map contains parts for assembling a ship model that will take you on an unforgettable journey with our original model of a Betina boat equipped with a lateen sail and oars! The ship model is crafted according to the original plans of well-known Betina craftsmen, enriched graphically with attention to detail, providing you with the opportunity to experience the charm of traditional shipbuilding in the comfort of your home. Assembling this model is fun and easy, perfect for children aged 8 to 12 who love to explore and create. What makes this model special? Authentic Design:…
Notice to our visitors
Dear visitors, We would like to inform you that the Museum of Betina Wooden Shipbuilding will be undergoing fumigation of exhibits from the Collection of Shipbuilding Tools and part of the roof structure for the control of woodworm and other pests, from March 14th to March 26th. Due to the emission of harmful gases, the museum building will be closed to the public, visitors, and staff during this period. For any inquiries, please contact us via email at: muzej@mbdb.hr. Thank you for your understanding.
Zima u Betini (Winter in Betina)
In our museum, an exhibition titled “Winter in Betina” has been set up since January 26th. The exhibition is signed by the renowned artist from Betina, Slavimir Mićo Kapov. This exhibition represents a departure from his recognizable works, at least in terms of the expressive colors that can be considered his trademark. The prominent theme in all of his works is Betina, scenes, and moments from life, serving as a valuable source of inspiration and a unique way of, somehow, “freezing” time. Slavimir Mićo Kapov can be seen as an inspired documentary artist from Betina, presenting us with an image of Betina as it once was through his works. In this exhibition, the artist has captured his memories of moments from the distant winter of…
We collect hammers
Do you know Matea Šabić Sabljić? No? We’ll tell you something about her as much as we can. Well, Matea is an artist, in a word. But she’s also a researcher, a seeker of stories in art and culture, maritime activities, shipbuilding, a creator of multimedia urban installations in space… What fascinated us is that Matea, among other things, is a boat builder. You read that correctly. In her studio in Zagreb, besides engaging in visual arts, which she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, she builds boats. Real, navigable boats, or as she calls them, “utopian” boats.The idea was conceived a long time ago and is present in her personal and professional engagement, learning and exploring the maritime world. Her research,…