Art collection by Alhambra - Josip Konta

Artworks that enrich both space and spirit

In the intimate and refined ambience of Boutique Hotel Alhambra, we are proud to present an exhibition of sculptures by one of Croatia’s most esteemed sculptors – Josip Konta.

Academic sculptor Josip Konta was an artist of profound depth whose oeuvre left a significant mark on the Croatian contemporary art scene. Born in 1946, he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and continued his development through postgraduate studies in the master workshop of Professor Antun Augustincic. He lived and worked in Zagreb until his passing in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of enduring artistic value, with works held in private collections across Croatia and abroad.

Konta was a sculptor of the inner world. His bronze works explore themes of alienation, the complexity of the human psyche, and the individual's place in society. He was particularly known for his use of negative space — voids and irregularities that not only define form but also symbolize emotional fragmentation, silence, and introspective searching. The recurring motif of the horse often stands as a metaphor for the aspirational self, the ideal we strive for but rarely reach.

Art Collection by Alhambra – Josip Konta embodies what this long-standing collaboration has cultivated over the years: a dialogue between exceptional Croatian modern sculpture and a space defined by luxury, artistry, and personal experience. This collection is an integral part of the hotel’s identity, seamlessly woven into the guest experience and open to individual interpretation.

Each sculpture is produced in a limited edition (no more than eight originals), accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and available for international acquisition.

Art Collection by Alhambra – Josip Konta is the continuation of a successful multi-year collaboration with the artist’s family and forms part of our broader philosophy of hospitality, where art is not only exhibited but lived. In a setting where aesthetics, stillness, and meaning are in perfect balance, the collection naturally deepens the guest experience, offering a moment of reflection and lasting resonance.