93 days: Ivana Maric

The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb provides a moving exploration of love, loss, and human connection. Each exhibit represents a relic of a love story that has ended, accompanied by a narrative that speaks volumes about the universality of heartache and hope. It was here, amidst the tales of others' pasts, that I met Ivana Maric. Ivana, a local artist, was sketching one of the exhibits: a worn-out letter and a single, faded photograph. Our conversation flowed easily. We discussed the stories around us and shared our personal journeys of love and art. Ivana's perspective on using art to navigate and heal from personal tragedies resonated with me. Her story, like the exhibits, demonstrated the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art. Leaving the museum, the skies cleared. I felt a sense of catharsis and clarity from today's encounters. Zagreb has added a new layer of depth to my journey with its unique museum and chance meeting with Ivana. It reminded me of art's role in understanding and expressing the myriad facets of human emotions.