In the packed hall of the Mostar Cultural Center tonight, as part of the International Cultural Event
"Mostar Summer 2026", a collective exhibition of the Artists' Association "Mostarska Paleta" opened under the
titled "Art Meetings 2026".
This year's exhibition brought together 36 artists from Mostar and Herzegovina who presented themselves to the audience with
a total of 78 works. A novelty of this year's exhibition is the introduction of a special segment dedicated to
to artists of the older generation who are no longer with us, but who left an indelible mark with their creativity
mark on the art scene of Mostar. The organizers decided to recognize their contribution in this way
and preserve the memory of the artists who marked the cultural and artistic history of the city.
"This year we are introducing a beautiful and important novelty. We have decided that from this year, and every year after,
In this exhibition we present the works of one of our great artists who is no longer with us. In this
In this way, we want to preserve the memory of those who, with their work, made an immeasurable contribution to the development of fine arts.
of art in Mostar. This year we decided to pay tribute to Mustafa Peza, one of the doyens of
Mostar painting and an artist who left a deep mark on the art scene. It is especially significant
point out that he was one of the founders of ULUBiH in 1947. We believe that it is important to cherish the memory of
artists like him and enable new generations to get to know their creativity and
by inheritance", said the president of the Association of Artists "Mostarska Paleta" Mustafa Hadžajlić.
Visitors had the opportunity to see a variety of works created using different artistic techniques, which
they reflect the individual approach and creativity of each artist. The theme of the exhibition is free, so the artists
through their works they bring a wide range of motives - from intimate and personal reflections to universal themes
that transcend time and space. However, among the exhibited works, the inspired ones stand out
The old bridge, which still remains an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration and one of the most powerful
symbol of Mostar.
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