Opened in March 2024, the House of Cartoons Oto Reisinger is the newest multimedia gallery in Zagreb. Inside, visitors will be treated to a beautifully designed exhibition space showcasing the varied work of Oto Reisinger, from illustrations for children's books to political commentary, all in the form of caricature and cartoons.
Reisinger was an architect by vocation but was much better known for his incredibly prolific body of drawings. These have been featured through a number of Yugoslav, Croatian and international publications as well as in children's books. From the whimsical to the erotic, Reisinger produced a staggering number of works – over 50,000 – so the gallery shifts new pieces in and out of the permanent exhibition space, making it easy to revisit.
Aside from featuring the art of its namesake, the gallery holds occasional exhibitions by up-and-coming artists working in the same vein – comics, cartoons, caricatures – as well as hosting and participating in wider cartoon and comic events.
The House of Cartoons represents a labour of love for Oto Reisinger’s family, who managed to get this permanent space up and running some eight years after his passing. For more information about the gallery and Oto Reisinger, check the website.
Where: House of Cartoons Oto Reisinger, Radićeva 44A
When: Daily 10am-10pm
Admission: €8/€7 5-15s