Sebas Velasco's Balkan Nocturnes: First Museum Solo Show Opens in Sarajevo
Sebas Velasco, a Spanish artist hailing from Burgos and born in 1988, has portrayed the Balkans through his oil paintings that merge realism with a surreal quality. His inaugural solo museum show, titled The Morning Will Change Everything, commenced in 2025 at the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina located in Sarajevo. The exhibition showcases 12 artworks influenced by the local cultures and everyday experiences of the area, with its name inspired by a song from the Sarajevo band Indexi. Having evolved from graffiti to studio art, Velasco emphasizes urban landscapes in Sarajevo and Belgrade, reflecting a deep connection with the region's complex history where daily life intertwines with memory. Additional details can be found on his Instagram.
Key facts
- Sebas Velasco was born in Burgos, Spain, in 1988.
- His first solo museum exhibition, The Morning Will Change Everything, took place in 2025.
- The exhibition was held at the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
- It featured 12 paintings inspired by the Balkans and former Yugoslavia.
- The title comes from a song by Sarajevo band Indexi.
- Velasco has traveled and painted across the Balkans for more than a decade, especially in Sarajevo and Belgrade.
- His work combines realist technique with dreamlike feeling, often depicting urban night scenes.
- He began in graffiti and later developed a practice spanning studio painting, illustration, and murals.
Entities
Artists
- Sebas Velasco
Institutions
- History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Indexi
Locations
- Burgos
- Spain
- Balkans
- former Yugoslavia
- Sarajevo
- Belgrade
- Bosnia and Herzegovina