Edo Murtić (4 May 1921 – 2 January 2005) was a painter from Croatia, best known for his lyrical abstraction and abstract expressionism style. He worked in a variety of media, including oil painting, gouache, graphic design, ceramics, mosaics, murals and theatrical set design. Murtić travelled and exhibited extensively in Europe and North America, gaining international admission for his work, which can be found in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide. He was one of the founders of the group “March” (Mart) in 1956, and established many international awards. In 1958 Murtić participated in the three biggest endeavors in the world of contemporary art: the Venice Biennale, the Carnegie Prize in Pittsburgh, and Documenta in Kassel. Interest in the art of Edo Murtić continues to grow, with retrospective exhibits in major museums.
Murtić was a devotee of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, and a enthusiast of the Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights.
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