Biography
was born on February 20, 1971. in Zagreb. After graduating in law from the Faculty of Law in Zagreb in 1995., she decided to follow her passion for art and graduated in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb in 2002, in the class of Professor Igor Rončević. She is a member of the Croatian Society of Fine Artists (HDLU) and the Croatian Association of Independent Artists (HZSU).
Art residency in Paris, France, at Cité Internationale des Arts, 2006. and 2009.
Her artistic oeuvre encompasses a wide range of media and techniques, including painting, illustration, interior design, furniture design, sculpture and lighting. She is the co-founder of the Niana Painted Furniture atelier, which specializes in the artistic transformation of furniture and interiors. Ana has held more than 20 solo exhibitions in Croatia and abroad, including Finland, France, Belgium and Israel. Her works can be seen in permanent collections of museums, such as the Krapina Neanderthal Museum in Krapina and the Oluja ’95 Museum in Knin.
One of the highlights of her career was designing the trophy for FIFA’s “The Best FIFA Football Awards.” Ana designed the trophy that FIFA has awarded every year since 9. 1. 2017. when it was first awarded in Zurich. The design elements connect the history of football and its future, emphasizing the continuity of the game, passion and excellence in football.
Ana Barbić Katičić continues to explore the boundaries of her creativity, merging tradition and modernity in her works. Her work reflects a personal philosophy that every painting, every brushstroke, can be transformed into an opportunity for growth, learning, and expression.
Site specific works
In 2009, she painted a series of murals at the Krapina Neanderthal Museum in Krapina, as part of the museum’s permanent exhibition. In 2015, she created a mural titled “The Glory of Victory” at the Operation Storm ’95 Museum, within the Knin Museum in Knin, also as part of the permanent exhibition.
Awards
In 2006, she received the second acquisition award at the DAAK exhibition at the Koprivnica Town Museum. In 2017, she designed the trophy for The Best FIFA Football Awards, an annual award recognizing the best achievements in world football, which has been presented since that year.
Solo exhibitions
She has held numerous solo exhibitions in Croatian and international galleries. Among her more recent exhibitions are Galerija Era, Novalja, Pag (2025); Lovran, Galerija Laurus (2023); Gospić, Muzej Like (2022); Zagreb, Galerija Mala (2021); Split, Kuća jezika i kulture Peristil (2021); Knin, Gallery of the Knin Museum (2017); Varaždin, Varaždin Gallery Center (2016); Zagreb, Galerija Vladimir Filakovac (2015); and Academia Moderna (2015).
Previous exhibitions include: Mljet, Stara skula in Goveđari (2013), Rijeka, Bruketa Gallery (2013), Novalja, Era Gallery (2012), Split, University Library (2011), Kaštel Sućurac, Top Gallery (2011), Palmižana, Meneghello Gallery (2011), Zagreb, Open University Gallery (2010), French Institute Media Library in Zagreb (2010, with N. Šimunović), Tel Aviv, Lighthouse Gallery (2007, with J. Zanki and Ž. Senečić), Samobor, Prica Gallery (2007, with G. Bralić), Zagreb, Karas Gallery (2007), Zadar, Kapetanova Kula Gallery (2006), Paris, Cité Internationale des Arts (2006), Zagreb, Forum Gallery (2006), Dubrovnik, Zona Gallery (2005), Zagreb, Beck Gallery (2005), Kristofor Stanković Gallery (2004), Matica Hrvatska Gallery (2004), Josip Račić Gallery (2004), Velika Gorica, Galženica Gallery (2003), Hrvatska Kostajnica, Pučko otvoreno učilište (2003, with P. Farac).
Group exhibitions
She has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Croatia and abroad. Some of the more notable ones include: National Museum of Modern Art, Zagreb “Rad” / National Museum of Modern Art, Zagreb “Labour” (2025). The 2nd Triennial of portrait Knin, Knin Museum (2025.), Palace Sponza, Dubrovnik, Mysterium Crucis. (2024.), 1. International Triennial of Portraiture, Knin, Knin Museum (2022); Galerija Brešan, University Gallery Vasko Lipovac, Split (2020); Galerija Brešan, Old Town Hall, Split (2018); Daruvar City Gallery (2017); Zabok City Gallery (2017); Museum of Sveti Ivan Zelina (2017); Old Town Hall, Split – exhibition “Vjetar u leđima” (“Wind at the Back”) (2016); Klovićevi Dvori Gallery, Zagreb – “Pop Art Is Not Dead” (2011); Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb – T-HT Award (2010); Art Expo, Helsinki (2007); HDLU Home, Zagreb – 42nd Zagreb Salon (2007); Galerija Kortil, Rijeka (2006); Galerija Škorpion, Palmižana (2006, with P. Jazvić and T. Politeo); Galerija Zvonimir, Zagreb (2006); Muzej Like, Gospić – XL Lika Art Biennale (2005); Arentshof Museum, Bruges, Belgium (2005); exhibition marking the 1st anniversary of RTL Television, Zagreb (2005); Vinski put, Jastrebarsko (2004); Galerija Boras, Hvar (2004); Galerija Kristofora Stankovića, Zagreb (2002); Galerija Art-rium, Graz, Austria (2002); Salon Galić, Split (2001); Galerija Hajdarović, Požega (2001); Mimara Museum, Zagreb (2001).
