Tonia Arapovic is an Artist and Creator based in London.
Tonia was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. Concentrating on learning her father’s native language and reconnecting with family history post war in1998, Tonia continued her studies in Zagreb, Croatia. It was here a curiosity and love of photography was born. Following a stint at Speos Institute in Paris before briefly returning to Sydney.
Starting as a photographer having toured with various dignitaries and musicians (Bill Clinton, Cherie Blair, Andrea Bocelli) her interest in Photography, Film and storytelling took her to London in 2006 leading her into a career of strategic 360 content creation with various artists, musicians, photographers, directors, brands and clientele. An active part of many milestone moments in fashion and the arts Internationally, she helped push boundaries leading the way in application of new tech and creative.
Taking her unique learning, knowledge & access to various collaborators, Tonia is now known for exploring various topics and creates colourful experience rich works, challenging the senses creating emotive responses unique to the viewer inviting the participant become a part of the artwork.
HIGHLIGHTED EXHIBITIONS / WORKS
2024-2025
Coming soon - Participant in the Inner Visions exhibition. To be announced late 2024
2023
Caring Foundation - Short Film featuring Kurdish and South East Asian women’s charities
Caring Foundation - Apna Haq. Short documentary film about the Anna Haq foundation.
2022
Annabels Collaboration for their Amazon fundraiser launch video content.
2019
‘Ana Arabia’ - Mirrored box & video projection 2019
Heist Gallery x Ana Arabia Design Fair Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 2019.
Indecision IV feat. Rose McGowan - Performance & Film, VR experience, Panel Moderated by Louisa Buck
“She Persists: 20 Female Voices of Rebellion, Celebration, and Resilience” Heist Pavilion, Palazzo Benzon, 58th Venice Biennale, Venice Italy. May -June 2019
2018
Indecision IV feat. Rose McGowan - Performance & Film, VR experience, Panel Moderated by Hetti Judah
Heist Gallery x Film Premier Pop Up, London Ecclestone place, December 6th 2018.
Indecision IV feat. Rose McGowan
Institute of light Film Screenings - December 2018.
Indecision IV’ - Immersive experiential performance
Heist Gallery x Polyphony, Welsh Chapel London, May 2018.
PRESS
Elle Magazine
Fad Magazine
https://fadmagazine.com/2019/05/17/fad-magazine-venice-biennale-top-10/
Art Asia Pacific
http://artasiapacific.com/Blog/58thVeniceBiennalePart6ExhibitionsAroundVenice
Mr Porter
https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/journal/lifestyle/the-must-see-exhibitions-at-the-2019-venice-biennale-894304
Artnet.com
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/rose-mcgowan-in-venice-1543780
AnOther Magazine
https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/gallery/10445/venice-biennale-2019/4
Aesthetica Magazine
https://aestheticamagazine.com/10-to-see-venice-biennale/
Art She Says
https://artshesays.com/venice-biennale-2019-the-must-see-pavilions-and-exhibitions-by-women-artists-beyond-the-giardini/
Artnews
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/she-persists-at-heist-gallery-venice-12591/
Port Magazine
https://www.port-magazine.com/art-photography/she-persists/
Civitella Raniri
https://civitella.org/venice-exhibition-she-persists-presented-by-heist-gallery/
Vogue.me
https://en.vogue.me/culture/
Nowness
https://www.nowness.com/topic/tonia-arapovic/indecision-iv-rose-mcgowan
Amuse _ 14.12.18
AnOther_4.12.18
CNNStyle_14.12.18
Country&Townhouse_27.11.18
EveningStandard_27.11.18
TheGuardian