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Emina Veladžić-Jušić Wins 2026 Zvono Award

award · 2026-05-27

Emina Veladžić-Jušić has been named the winner of the esteemed Zvono Award for 2026, surpassing finalists Ljiljana Arsić, Isidora Branković, and Mustafa Mlinarević. A jury made up of art historian Uroš Čvoro, urban planner Lauren Hood, and artist Aida Šehović gathered at the KRAK Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to make their decision. They praised Veladžić-Jušić for her sophistication and mature methodology, recognizing her ability to tackle both local and global issues with originality and bravery. Her work explores systems and sensory experiences through diverse mediums like temperature and sound. This award is part of the Young Visual Artists Award (YVAA) network, backed by Residency Unlimited and the Trust for Mutual Understanding to foster contemporary art among young artists.

Key facts

  • Emina Veladžić-Jušić is the main winner of the Zvono Award for 2026.
  • Finalists included Ljiljana Arsić, Isidora Branković, and Mustafa Mlinarević.
  • The jury met at the KRAK Center on 16 May 2026.
  • Jury members: Uroš Čvoro, Lauren Hood, and Aida Šehović.
  • The award is part of the Young Visual Artists Award (YVAA) network.
  • Support provided by Residency Unlimited and Trust for Mutual Understanding from New York.
  • The award targets artists up to 33 years old.
  • Veladžić-Jušić's work engages with temperature, sound, and materials.

Entities

Artists

  • Ljiljana Arsić
  • Isidora Branković
  • Mustafa Mlinarević
  • Emina Veladžić-Jušić
  • Uroš Čvoro
  • Lauren Hood
  • Aida Šehović

Institutions

  • KRAK Center
  • Zvono Award
  • Young Visual Artists Award (YVAA)
  • Residency Unlimited
  • Trust for Mutual Understanding

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Banja Luka
  • Detroit
  • New York
  • Sarajevo

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