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Manifesto Gallery of Contemporary Arts
Galerija savremene umjetnosti Manifesto (Bosnian)
Gallery Manifesto in Sarajevo
EstablishedOctober 2021
LocationDespićeva 3, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
TypeContemporary art gallery
DirectorBenjamin Čengić
CuratorAdna Muslija
Websitemanifesto.gallery

Manifesto Gallery of Contemporary Arts (Bosnian: Galerija savremene umjetnosti Manifesto; Serbo-Croatian Cyrillic: Галерија савремене умјетности Манифесто), commonly known as Galerija Manifesto, is a contemporary art gallery located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1] Established in October 2021, the gallery functions as a hybrid platform intersecting art market representation and cultural contribution, aiming to provide space and opportunities for the production, presentation, and affirmation of contemporary arts.[2]

History

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The gallery was founded in response to a perceived lack of initiatives, engagement, and spaces for cultural production in Bosnia and Herzegovina.[3] Its mission is to establish a sustainable and strategic model for contemporary arts production and to create a hybrid cultural space where the community can use art to tackle social and political problems.[2]

The director of the gallery, Benjamin Čengić, has a background in graffiti art and graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo in the department for Production and Management. In 2016, he organized a non-governmental organization called "Obojena Klapa" (Coloured Slate) with the vision of turning the city of Sarajevo into an open-air gallery.[2]

Location and surroundings

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Galerija Manifesto is situated at Despićeva 3 in Sarajevo, within the Stari Grad municipality. The gallery is located near several notable landmarks, including the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Museum of Literature and Theater Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina.[4] The area is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene.[5]

Selected exhibitions and projects

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Exhibition, 2023.

Since its inception, Galerija Manifesto has hosted a variety of exhibitions featuring both local and international artists. Notable exhibitions include:

  • Glasovi (April 18, 2025): A collaborative exhibition by Kemal Hadžić and Enver Kazaz, combining visual art and performance to explore themes of voice and identity.[6]
  • Vuk, Mjesec i Oseka (March 28 – April 11, 2025): Solo exhibition by Milivoje Kasapović, presenting works that delve into natural cycles and personal introspection.[7]
Preparations, 2023.
  • I'm Glad You're Here (December 19, 2024 – January 17, 2025): Saša Tatić's intermedial exhibition documenting personal experiences through various media, reflecting on contemporary digital communication.[8]
Discussions, 2023.
  • The Last Great Smoke (November 15 – 29, 2024): A joint exhibition by Mladen Miljanović and Wolfgang Lehrner, addressing environmental concerns and the symbolism of smoke in societal contexts.[9]
  • Gastarbeiter 2.0 (October 4, 2024): An exhibition exploring the experiences of migrant workers, reflecting on labor, identity, and transnational movements.[10]
  • Addendum (September 13, 2024): A collaborative project between FASADA24 and Manifesto, focusing on urban art interventions and community engagement.[10]
  • Images in Motion – Ideologies in Transition (August 8, 2024): A video art exhibition examining shifting political ideologies through moving images.[10]
  • Unmute Gaza (July 8, 2024): Organized in collaboration with the WARM Foundation, this exhibition showcased artworks inspired by photographs taken by Palestinian journalists, highlighting the human impact of conflict.[10]
  • Unfolding Elsewheres (June 7, 2024): Velibor Božović's project combining sound, visual art, and video to explore memory, displacement, and the concept of 'elsewhere'.[11]
  • Povratak kući (April 19, 2024): Aida Šehović's exhibition reflecting on themes of homecoming and the diasporic experience.[10]
  • Black Box (March 15, 2024): Vuk Đurić's solo exhibition exploring the concept of 'black boxes' in technology and society, questioning transparency and data processing.[12]
  • We ran through walls (February 2, 2024): A group exhibition by the ZVONO collective, focusing on breaking barriers and challenging artistic norms.[10]
  • ZVONO23: Poetry in an Expanded Field (December 1, 2023): Exhibition of finalists for the ZVONO Award, showcasing innovative approaches to contemporary art and poetry.[10]
  • My Categorical Imperative is to Serve (October 13, 2023): Alma Gačanin's exhibition interrogating notions of duty and service within societal structures.[10]
  • Svesvrstani (July 28, 2023): Uroš Krčadinac's project blending art and technology to explore interconnectedness and classification systems.[10]
  • POV (December 16, 2021): The inaugural exhibition in the renovated gallery space, featuring ten contemporary Bosnian and Herzegovinian artists, each presenting their unique 'point of view' on art and society.[13]

The gallery's programming focuses on contemporary art that addresses social and political issues, aiming to initiate dialogue and foster community engagement through artistic expression.[2]

Performance art

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Manifesto concept performance

In addition to visual art exhibitions, Galerija Manifesto has become a notable venue for performance art in Sarajevo. The gallery regularly organizes experimental theatre, conceptual concerts, and performative interventions that blur the lines between music, stage, and installation.[14] These events often incorporate electronic music and interdisciplinary formats, providing a platform for avant-garde and emerging artists.[15][16]

These performances often serve as critical or poetic responses to social and political realities, echoing the gallery's broader commitment to art as a form of civic engagement.[17]

One example includes a series of electronic music events curated under thematic concepts, integrating DJ sets, video installations, and interactive light design within the gallery space.[18]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Drljević, Vedran (2024-02-11). "Ideja, nomadski život i neprospavane noći ostvaruju ciljeve: Kako je nastala galerija savremenih umjetnosti Manifesto u Sarajevu". Forbes BiH. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  2. ^ a b c d "About Us - Gallery of Contemporary Arts Manifesto". manifesto.gallery. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  3. ^ "Galerija Manifesto ovog ljeta Sarajevu donosi brojne izložbe koje ne smijete propustiti". Bonjour.ba. 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  4. ^ "U Sarajevu otvorena izložba "Braco Dimitrijević I met at 11.21 am, Sarajevo 2002"". Klix.ba. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  5. ^ "Gallery of Contemporary Arts Manifesto". Tourism Bosnia and Herzegovina. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  6. ^ "Glasovi". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  7. ^ "Vuk, Mjesec i Oseka". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  8. ^ "I'm Glad You're Here". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  9. ^ "The Last Great Smoke". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Exhibitions". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  11. ^ "Unfolding Elsewheres". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  12. ^ "Black Box". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  13. ^ "POV". Gallery Manifesto. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  14. ^ "Otvorena izložba "Freedom Echoes" dizajnerice Belme Tvico: Kreacije kao ogledalo aspekata slobode". Klix.ba. 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  15. ^ "U Sarajevu otvorena izložba i performans 'Glasovi' Kazaza i Hadžića". Oslobođenje. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  16. ^ "Manifesto: Eksperimentalna scena u srcu Sarajeva". Radio Sarajevo. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  17. ^ "Galerija Manifesto: Novi prostor za savremenu umjetnost u Sarajevu". Klix.ba. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  18. ^ "Elektronska umjetnost i konceptualna muzika u Manifestu". N1 Info. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
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