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Sarajevo's Contemporary Art Museum Rebuilds After War

institutional · 2026-04-23

After enduring the siege of the 1990s, Sarajevo is slowly rebuilding. Its contemporary art museum stands as a symbol of coexistence among different races, cultures, and religions. Before having its own exhibition space, the museum had already amassed works from about a hundred artists of various nationalities, supported by a vast network of collaborators. The museum has been presenting its collection abroad, establishing its presence internationally.

Key facts

  • Sarajevo is slowly repairing after the war.
  • The contemporary art museum symbolizes coexistence of races, cultures, and religions.
  • The museum collected works from about a hundred artists before having its own space.
  • The museum is supported by a network of collaborators.
  • The museum has presented its collections abroad.

Entities

Institutions

  • Sarajevo Museum of Contemporary Art

Locations

  • Sarajevo
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

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