Seventy artists from around the world have exhibited their works at Tito’s Bunker, some of whom were present today. The exhibition will remain open for one month.

As part of the exhibition at Tito’s Bunker, a roundtable was held, with opening speakers including Ibrahim Spahić, founder and art director of the Sarajevo Cultural Olympics, George Riviera, head of the Artnauts Collective, Pamela Beverly, who selected the exhibited works, and Emir Klepo, dean of Burch University for Film and Photography. On behalf of the City of Konjic, Biljana Handžo welcomed the attendees.

The theme of the “Shelter” exhibition explores the concept of a shelter as a place that provides temporary protection from harsh weather or danger. The exhibition presents works that address protection, refuge, and safety, all within the context of contemporary global challenges.

“I would like to thank the City of Konjic, the Cultural Center, and the First Step Agency for supporting the project called ‘Shelter within a Shelter’ at Tito’s Bunker, as well as for the excellent response from both the public and the artists regarding the concept of the exhibition, which was opened in honor of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter. At the same time, it represents support for the transformation of the modern world—from a period and time of war, violence, and conflict—to what could be hope for humanity: peace, cooperation, and mutual respect. Artists from different parts of the world are in Bosnia and Herzegovina today, in Konjic. Seventy of them have exhibited their works in Sarajevo and other locations. Many artists are participating in this project, known as the Sarajevo Cultural Olympics 2025, and we chose Konjic for this program together with the Artnauts group from the USA and other countries, in collaboration with various institutions. This has shown that this facility, Tito’s Bunker, and this city have an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their remarkable heritage, which is not only woodwork—significant for over a century—but also extends beyond the artifacts in the Heritage Museum to the people themselves,” said Spahić.

The artists, who during the day visited the Woodcarving Museum, the Konjic Heritage Museum, and the birthplace of Zuko Džumhur, discussed the themes of their works at the roundtable.

The exhibition organizers also donated books to the City Library of NU Konjic, while the Konjic National University provided technical support for the event.

The event was also attended by students from Konjic High School, who toured Tito’s Bunker with the artists.

Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic -https://radiokonjic.ba/u-titovom-bunkeru-otvorena-izlozba-shelter/