Grgur Akrap was born in Zagreb in 1988, where he also graduated in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in 2013. He has exhibited in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally. He has received several awards, most notably the Museum of Contemporary Art Award at the 51st Zagreb Salon in 2016, the Young Artist Award at the 3rd Painting Biennial in 2015, and the Academy of Fine Arts recognition for academic excellence and the best graduate thesis in 2013. His paintings adorn the walls of collectors and art lovers around the world. He works as an assistant at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb.