Links - Culture

Subjective atlas of Serbia

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:04:00 +0000

Couple of years ago we reported about a book in production called "Subjective atlas of Serbia" - The book is now out and it looks great, with witty pictures and commentary. You can check out the pdf edition, but I recommend that you try and buy the book if you can. [via @Vukasin]

Art exhibit in Belgrade's Chinatown

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:53:00 +0000

Chinese market in New Belgrade's blok 70 is already an interesting place, but from 1st of February it will become even more so. Art organization Anonymous said decided to turn this shopping mall into an open art exhibition with works of several Serbian contemporary artists. The Chinatown Market is open everyday except Tuesday from 10-17h, and the exhibition will be there through the entire February, so please drop by.

Online mag about Serbian club scene

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Visual Sound Generation, or VSG for short is a new online magazine specialized in Serbian DJs and local clubbing. Handy if you want to see what's the latest event coming up, and what clubs are currently worth visiting.

Cardboard Wall

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:40:00 +0000

It's 20 years since the Berlin Wall was torn down and to celebrate the occassion, various art performances are being held all across Europe. In Belgrade, German artist Frank Botler has built a replica of the wall, this time made out of cardboard bricks and invited Belgraders to contribute by writing grafitti on one side of the wall. See how it all looks like at Goran Necin's site [pictures and video].

Danilo Kiš's death anniversary

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:38:00 +0000

On this day 20 years ago, one of the greatest Yugoslavian novelists Danilo Kiš died in Paris. Balkans via Bohemia has a good analysys of Kiš's life and work, highly recommend to read it if you're interested in Balkan literature and culture. [found via Café Turco]