Location: Hrvatski dom Split (Tončićeva 1)

Date: October 10-11, 2025

Cyan festival vizualne culture brings together various international and regional speakers from the field of visual culture (graphic design, photography, illustration, typography, architecture, wayfinding…).

This is the perfect opportunity for professionals and those who want to become ones to expand their knowledge and connect with experts from different areas of visual culture. This year, as part of Cyan festival, two exhibitions will be held on October 8 and 9. Lectures će se održati on October 10 starting at 18:00, and on October 11 from 9:00 to 16:00.

Program:

October 8–14, Galerija Kvart (Trstenik 1) — Exhibition „Yugo Logo“

The main starting point of the Yugo Logo project lies in the fact that most of the graphic symbols presented in this exhibition, created more than half a century ago, are considered exceptionally high-quality solutions and meet modern standards. Their influence on contemporary (local) design, as well as on the establishment of collective aesthetic criteria, is by no means negligible, which makes the subject of the research – though seemingly archaic – highly relevant today. Unfortunately, after the breakup of Yugoslavia, much of the industrial heritage was either lost, left to decay, or destroyed. The Yugo Logo project aims to collect and preserve as many graphic identification marks "made in Yugoslavia" as possible and to draw attention to some of the pioneers of the craft, whose contributions must certainly not be forgotten.

October 9, Hrvatski dom Split — Exhibition Goran Trbuljka: „Fragmentacija“

The exhibition Fragmentacija explores mechanisms of influence in the age of fragmented communication. It presents Trbuljka’s poster cycle from 2006, through which the artist questions who has the right to visibility, who decides what is worth remembering, and why some voices are heard while others are not. "When the 'old and depressed anonymous artist' appeals seeking a 'permanent place to exhibit in a nice new museum,' it is about much more than a single artist and his apparent insecurity," explains curator Derado Giljanović. "The message also comes across somewhat sarcastically."

October 10–11, Hrvatski dom Split — Lectures:

• Miha Artnak (Michelangelo da Lubiana) – artist, activist, and entrepreneur from Ljubljana. Known for satirical paintings, ecological installations, and subversive performances, he is one of the most intriguing and discussed artists of the last decade.
• Erik Kessels – Dutch artist, curator, communication designer, and creative partner at KesselsKramer. Known as a “visual magician,” he has published over 100 books, curated numerous exhibitions worldwide, and created award-winning campaigns for global brands.
• Yo Kaminagai – recognized expert in urban mobility design and former design director at RATP. With over 40 years of experience, he is a pioneer in integrating design into public transport projects and currently works as an international consultant and lecturer.
• Davor Konjikušić – Croatian photographer, researcher, and professor at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. His work includes award-winning artistic projects, acclaimed photo books, and research on partisan photography in Yugoslavia, and he has exhibited internationally.
• Rick Poynor – British writer, curator, editor, and professor emeritus at the University of Reading. Founder of Eye magazine and co-founder of the Design Observer platform, he is considered one of the leading critical voices in design and author of numerous influential books on visual culture.
• Kelly Anna – London-based artist, illustrator, and designer, known for silhouettes emphasizing movement, sport, and vitality. From painting murals and football pitches to designing sneakers and her own color shade in collaboration with LeFranc Bourgeois, her work is strong and diverse. She has collaborated with global icons like Nike, BMW, NFL, and Penguin, with prints owned by Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake.
• Meet Play Type – Jeppe Pendrup & Philip Fussing - At Cyan Festival, we are delighted to present the duo from Play Type Foundry, a Copenhagen-based studio redefining what typography can be. Together, Jeppe and Philip bring the spirit of Play Type to Split this October — where typography is not just a set of letters, but an expression of personality, identity, and imagination.
• Swiss Typefaces - A design studio specializing in typography, known for its avant-garde approach and fonts that stand out for their aesthetic quality and technical precision. Every aspect of their work — from letter design to naming, packaging, licensing, and pricing — reflects their innovative spirit. 

Festival details are available at link: https://www.cyanfestival.com/, and tickets available at: https://shop.adriaticket.com/