Meet our Directors and Advisory Board Members
VANJA ŽANKO, director
Cultural Manager and Curator
With a rich tapestry of experience spanning fifteen years, Vanja Žanko has immersed herself in the realms of cultural management and curation. Her journey has been defined by the intricate dance of managing collections, exhibition spaces, cultural organizations, and artist studios.
Vanja’s passion lies in navigating the complexities of cross-disciplinary collaborations and forging meaningful partnerships that bridge the worlds of art institutions, philanthropic foundations, non-profit organizations, and public services with artists. Throughout her career, Vanja has had the privilege to collaborate with esteemed institutions and foundations such as the Tate Modern, Kunsthaus Zürich, Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb, the United Nations, Adris Foundation & Maistra Collection Rovinj, Allianz Insurance Zagreb, Lauba House Zagreb, and the Venice Biennial.
MICHAEL ISAK, director
Entrepreneur and Lawyer
As an entrepreneur and lawyer with a keen focus on finance, tech and art ventures, Michael Isak has traversed the global landscape, leaving an indelible mark in New York, London, Singapore, and Vienna. He celebrates the fusion of expertise and innovation across diverse domains including finance, technology, AI and art. Michael’s advisory services are meticulously tailored for businesses, startups, and family offices alike.
Drawing upon a global network that spans Europe, North America, and Asia, Michael’s knowledge seamlessly connects him with top-tier specialists. He champions excellence and embraces a reverence for tradition, nature, and cutting-edge innovation, shaping his authentic approach to every challenge.
As a senior lawyer with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Michael advised global institutions, investment banks, multinational corporations, and governments on a wide range of corporate, finance and regulatory matters. Drawing on his passion for art, Michael joined Sotheby’s Institute of Art alongside his legal career to contribute to art and cultural projects. Inspired by his experience, he co-founded NOMARTS to focus on building and managing art collections and foundations for corporations.
GARETH FLETCHER, advisory board member
Art Market Analyst, Educator and Consultant
An experienced art market analyst and consultant with over 15 years of experience working across a variety of professional roles, including international museums, private galleries, and not-for-profit institutions Gareth Fletcher has demonstrated a unique ability to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within the art and cultural heritage communities.
He has developed pioneering educational programs at the interface of art, business and technology for postgraduate, undergraduate, and corporate audiences at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and has shared his market experience and professional insights through international conferences, workshops, and bespoke training programs. His research explores the relationships between traditional art market processes and innovative technologies, and he sits on the Advisory Board for the Responsible Art Market (RAM) London Committee.
TEVŽ LOGAR, advisory board member
Curator, Editor, and Author
Tevž Logar, a multifaceted figure in the art world, has curated numerous exhibitions and made significant contributions to the cultural landscape.
Logar’s collaborative spirit extends to partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Łódź, the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin, TBA21 in Vienna, Kunsthalle Praha, The Ovidiu Șandor Collection in Timișoara, the Biennial of Graphic Arts in Ljubljana, and the Venice Biennial.
Additionally, he has made notable contributions, overseeing projects such as editing the Goran Trbuljak monograph and screenwriting the documentary “Project Cancer: Ulay’s Journal from November to November.”
Currently based in Rijeka, Croatia, Logar continues to shape the art world as the president of the Acquisition Board of NLB Bank in Ljubljana and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Ulay Foundation in Amsterdam.
MARIO FURČIĆ, advisory board member
Architect and Interior Designer
Mario Furčić is an accomplished architect and interior designer renowned for his exceptional work in high-end residential, hospitality and office projects. His portfolio boasts over 300 completed ventures, showcasing his expertise across various retail typologies.
Furčić’s accolades include prestigious awards such as the BigSEE Awards for Hospitality and the ICONIC AWARDS for Innovative Interior.
In his collaborative spirit, his partner roster features notable architecture studios like A01 Architects, Bernd Gruber Interior Design, and artist studios like Studio Silvio Vujičić, Studio Lidija Boševski, and Studio Rino Banko, among others.
With a passion for innovation and meticulous attention to detail, Mario continues to leave an indelible mark on the architectural landscape, shaping spaces that inspire and elevate the human experience.