Drawing Closer, an Ocean Apart: Nour Hassan’s Portraits of the Mothers of Srebrenica
Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, the exhibition ‘Majke/Mothers,’ created by Nour Hassan and dedicated to the Mothers of Srebrenica, will open on July 7 at the Sarajevo City Hall. With this work, the artist from New Zealand aimed to capture a variety of emotions, preserve memory, and honour the Mothers of Srebrenica by sharing their authentic stories.
The Despić Family House: A Testament to the Oriental and Western Style of Sarajevo Life
The Despić House, once a family home, is today an annex of the Sarajevo Museum, preserving a deep and lasting trace of Sarajevo's cultural history.
Sevdah Art House: A Living Cultural Heritage Monument with an Essential Touch of Ćejf
In the very center of Sarajevo's Baščaršija, located in the Velike Daire [Large storehouse] area, lies the Sevdah Art House.
Breaking Down Anti-Roma Prejudice Through Poetry
Roma are the largest minority group in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and are commonly exposed to prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion. Almir Agić, a 22-year-old Roma man from Ilijaš, near Sarajevo, fights prejudice with poetry and art, giving a voice to those who are invisible in society.
Žvrlja: Turning Children’s Drawings into Jewelry
Mina Vesković, a literature professor, created the brand Žvrlja. Under this label, they craft jewelry based on children’s drawings, preserving the memories of childhood.
Crossing the Rivers of Time: A Wander Over Four Bosnian Bridges
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, bridges represent an important part of cultural and historical heritage. Telling stories of bygone eras, they are often tourist attractions. The Old Bridge in Mostar, Ars Aevi in Sarajevo, Mehmed Pasha Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, and the so-called ‘Bridge under the Bridge’ in Goražde are just some of the bridges that defy time and captivate with their endurance and unique character.