{"id":13321,"date":"2026-09-28T09:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T07:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kultura-mostar.ba\/?p=13321"},"modified":"2026-10-01T00:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T22:12:16","slug":"62-saziv-internacionalne-umjetnicke-kolonije-pocitelj-pocitelj-ponovo-postaje-mjesto-susreta-umjetnika-iz-razlicitih-krajeva-svijeta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kultura-mostar.ba\/en\/objava-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"62nd convocation of the International Art Colony Po\u010ditelj Po\u010ditelj once again becomes a meeting place for artists from different parts of the world"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Of\u00a0October 1 to 8, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0will be held in Po\u010ditelj\u00a062nd convocation of the International Art Colony Po\u010ditelj<\/strong>, one of the most significant and longest-running art colonies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>

This year's convocation will bring together artists from\u00a0Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Great Britain and other countries<\/strong>, among whom are respected academy professors and prominent representatives of the contemporary art scene from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region. During the seven-day stay, the artists will live, work and create together in the space of the colony, thus continuing the tradition of direct meeting, artistic exchange and joint creativity that marked the history of Po\u010ditelje.<\/p>

The International Art Colony in Po\u010ditelj was founded\u00a01964<\/strong>, by decision of the Association of Fine Artists in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The idea of creating a permanent space for the gathering of artists was developed in the early 1960s, and the architect especially contributed to its realization.\u00a0Dzemal Celic<\/strong>\u00a0and artists\u00a0Hakija Kulenovi\u0107, Mirko Kuja\u010di\u0107 and Ivo \u0160eremet<\/strong>. The first convocations of the colony brought together artists from the former Yugoslavia and abroad, and during the following decades, Po\u010ditelj became one of the recognizable places of international artistic exchange.<\/p>

What has been special about the colony from the very beginning is the fact that artists do not come for a short meeting, but\u00a0they live and create together<\/strong>, in direct contact with the historical area of Po\u010ditelje. It was this combination of work, common life, conversation and exchange of experiences that became one of the key characteristics of the colony.<\/p>

The colony is located in\u00a0Gavrankapetanovi\u0107a's residence<\/strong>, one of the most significant examples of residential architecture in historic Po\u010ditelje. The complex, which consists of two smaller and one larger building, was created during the course\u00a016th and 17th centuries<\/strong>, and is considered the most developed example of residential architecture in Po\u010ditelj. In the mid-20th century, the complex was neglected, after which its adaptation for the needs of an artist colony was initiated. The work was completed in 1975, when the central part of the complex was arranged to accommodate artists.<\/p>

Today, Gavrankapetanovi\u0107's inn is part of the protected historical complex of Po\u010ditelje and has the status of a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the historical urban area of Po\u010ditelje is also on the tentative list of UNESCO.\u00a0<\/p>

The artist's stay in Po\u010ditelje will not be limited only to the space of the colony. During seven days, participants will have the opportunity to get to know the natural, cultural and historical sights of Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>

The works created during the 62nd convocation will additionally enrich the extremely significant fund of the International Art Colony Po\u010ditelj, and the traditional exhibition of works will be opened next year in Sarajevo, on the occasion of March 1 - the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Roman Gallery\u00a0<\/strong>Petrovic.<\/p>

ULUuBiH invites media representatives, citizens, art lovers and tourists to visit the International Art Colony Po\u010ditelj during the period from October 1 to 8, 2026, meet the participants of the 62nd convocation and take a look at the process of creation of new works of art in the unique ambience of the historic Po\u010ditelj.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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