The photographs of young Belgraders during the 1960s and 1970s is the last part of my promised Time Travel Trilogy. Two years ago, I started with the Brutalist architecutre, followed by Tito’s birthday and Youth Day. So, the last Time Travel… Continue Reading →
FEMALE PRISON- HOTEL FREEDOM is the second exhibition of the art project ARTikulacije, behind which stands the author’s team Ivana Ivković and Tanja Juričan. As a platform for establishing artistic site-specific practices, ARTikulacije was launched in 2018 in the form of a… Continue Reading →
Forget about Western European flea markets! This one is next level: Welcome to Zemunski Buvljak in Altina my very own Disney Land.
Yes, it’s true, there is a new culinary pearl in the district of Vračar! Restoran Tri, a personal favourite of mine, opened a new bistro in one of Belgrade’s most beautiful neighborhoods, between the Kalenić market and the Church of… Continue Reading →
Few weeks ago, I published the article Time Travel: A Photographic Journey through the Yugoslav Capital Belgrade, a photo series of Belgrade between the 50s and 80s. I promised to write about two more topics in honor of my Yugo-Nostalgia… Continue Reading →
photos: Marija Strajnić & U10 If I cast my mind back a few weeks and think about what we’ve been through, I still can’t realize it. But here we are. Things in Belgrade are getting back on track. Everything feels… Continue Reading →
If there is any month which reminds me on Yugoslavia it is definitely May. Starting with the International Workers Day, the country’s most significant holiday, followed by Tito’s death anniversary, his birthday and the Youth Day on the 25th of… Continue Reading →
The 6th of May is on the one hand the most meaningful feast for the Roma, who celebrate the return of springtime with a big festival and on the other hand, a very important Slava called Đurđevdan (ˈdʑuːrdʑeʋda:n) or in the… Continue Reading →
What a fucking rollercoaster ride. We are facing week eight and all I can say is that the last couple of weeks felt almost like a dystopian movie. The safety instructions in Serbia are extreme: Few weeks ago, the government… Continue Reading →
Marko Milošević aka MKDSL, which by the way stands for ‘Mom says I am handsome’, takes his fan base again behind the scenes. This time on a 4 day long live stream festival with his guests Šćepine Vragolije, DJ Luton, Nataleé… Continue Reading →
For those who have never partied in Drugstore: it’s a new kind of creative space, turned from an industrial space into a clubbing, concert, cocktail, theatre, arts and cinema venue. The dark interior reminds on a gothic styled cathedral and… Continue Reading →
photos: Bojan Kovačević Those of you who have already been to Serbia’s capital know exactly what this city feels like. It’s vibrant, always busy, loud, sometimes even too crowded (especially the public transport) but also exciting, charming in its own… Continue Reading →
Kc Grad invites you to the exhibition opening NEXT – Portraits of Belgraders by German photographer and Berlin’s most popular bouncer at Berghain, Sven Marquardt. For the first time in his thirty-year career, Sven worked on a project outside of Berlin…. Continue Reading →
Belgrade with its colours, amazing streetart and vibrancy is a city where you can walk around for days and still not get bored. With such a great vibe, there’s bound to be some really good vintage shops. Those are not… Continue Reading →
The 10th edition of the international queer film festival Merlinka will take place from December 6 to December 9, 2018. Uprkos svemu – Against all odds is this year’s slogan.
Museum Macura is the only private museum in Serbia and definitely a place you will fall in love with. It’s a must visit for all the art lovers looking for something eccentric and tasteful.
After a decade of renovation, Belgrade’s Museum of Contemporary Art has reopened.
Belgrade. Dancing on the Edge is the first short documentary about Belgrade’s electronic music scene and the people who created it.
Bellegrade’s first YouTube channel video is out. ’10 Ways how to be a Belgrader’ is a video, showing some typical habits of people living in Belgrade.
Planning your next adventure in Belgrade? If you’re on the lookout for something a little different, you’re in luck. Bellegrade offers alternative boat tours, where you’ll experience the city’s unique river life from a local’s perspective. From sunset cruises to hidden… Continue Reading →
Filmstreet organized for the 7th year in a row the biggest open air cinema in Belgrade. photo credits: Ljiljana Božović Every summer, the Filmstreet crew turns the city in a big movie theater for three months (9.6 – 11.9). The screenings… Continue Reading →
Ispeci Pa Reci is a new cake shop offering delicious, American-style home-baked treats in the Belgrade borough of Dorćol.
This is a rather unusual but a fascinating story about a little Bagel bakery, which supports women, who have been victims of violence and human trafficking.
Few weeks ago I attended a ceramic group workshop given by Bojana Brkić, the owner, designer and ceramicist of re:art:concept. The result? A creative afternoon with a bunch of lovely people and two ceramic pieces created by ‘truly yours’.
Ferdinand is one of those spots that I knew I would love at first sight the minute I step foot in it. It is a place, where the locals meet up for home made dumplings, the finest hot chocolate and coffee…. Continue Reading →
Going to flea markets seems to be like setting off for an adventure. It’s like time travel: different times and eras are blended together in a place packed with bits and bobs. Flea markets also tell beautiful tales, part of… Continue Reading →
The 8th edition of the international queer film festival Merlinka will take place from December 8 to December 14, 2016.
Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth with some pastries? This little guide will tell you where to go for cake and other sweet pleasures in Belgrade.
Belgrade seems to have got its first Vietnamese restaurant and it’s delightful. Looking for a quick lunch of soup, salad or a sandwich? Or for a comfy dinner with friends? Look no further. The answer is Restoran Istok.
You don’t have to travel to India, to China or to the Orient to experience high quality tea. Salon de thé by Smalltree, Belgrade’s first tea room, offers loose leaf tea from almost all over the world. Located in a calm… Continue Reading →
Belgrade got a new Burger Place, which definitely deserves the hashtag foodporn on Instagram. The location couldn’t be any better: the city’s new clubbing district Dorćolmala at the former BIP brewery in Cetinjska Street 15.
This surrealist piece of street art appeared 10 years ago at the corner of Kapetana Mišina and Simina Streets in Dorćol.
Let me introduce you to Bejzikdizajn, a young designer brand, that specialises in unisex clothing and handmade jewellery.
A hearty breakfast is quite possibly the best way to start the day off right.
The following are locals’ favourite Swimming Pools published on their Instagram profiles. The outdoor swim season starts usually in June and ends in September. The most crowded days are weekends and Wednesdays. (Students don’t pay on Wednesdays.)
Nova Logika, an artists’ union, has opened its doors for artists, friends and hedonists in the woods of Belgrade.
Na Kraj Sveta (engl. at the end of the world) is the first Thai restaurant in Belgrade.
Yesterday, on Sunday July 24, another lovely event took place out in the countryside of Belgrade.
These are ten wonderful things you can do while visiting Belgrade. Each of them will be a unique experience, I promise.
Wanna do some unusual sightseeing? Take a magical ride with tram number 3.
BIGZ was the National Printing Institution of Yugoslavia but it is nowadays one of the most famous architectural buildings of Yugoslavian modern architecture.
The Elysium Island Festival took place from the 1st _ 4th of July in Sremski Karlovci, an hour’s drive from Belgrade.
Belgrade’s first night market took place on Friday and it was awesome!
Dev9t (10.06 – 18.06.2016) is Belgrade’s most authentic, most creative, most beautiful, most inspiring festival ever.
Every city tells its own unique story by the street art it has. I am a big fan of it, because it’s made for everyone and like each and every piece of art, there is always a message to reflect… Continue Reading →
Serbs usually eat their breakfast at home or grab something at a bakery. Today I am going to share some good breakfast places with you.
Few weeks ago, “Go Vegan” graffitis appeared in the city.
Good Habits – A Walk Through Contemporary Art is a wonderful project, which is orginazed by the Remont Gallery, once a month.
Yesterday, on the 6th of May was an important day: Đurđevdan or in the language of the Roma: (H)ederlezi.
The Hooks of Good Hope (orig.: Kuke Dobrote) is a humanitarian project, which started with a single heel at Brankow’s Bridge about a month ago.
“We must get together and exchange our experience and wisdom, in order to create a new way for the humanity which is in harmony with the Nature.” – Wisdom of Natura, World Expo in Japan, 2005
This is an interesting story about a collection of abandoned things, which made Hilandarska Street number 26 famous.
Belgrade’s Street Gallery (Ulična Galerija) celebrated their 4th birthday this weekend and it was awesome!
This boats will bring you in less than five minutes from Ada Ciganlija to New Belgrade (Blok 70) or the other way around.
Check out our sticky-fingered guide to the best cold stuff in the capital. I’ve put together a list of top ice-cream parlours serving unforgettable frozen dishes.
Well, the most popular cake in Belgrade is the Moskva Šnit made by Hotel Moskva.
Kafana has its origin in the Ottoman Empire. It comes from the word kafa, which means coffee and is a local bistro that focuses on serving turkish coffee and alcohol beverages.
Serbians love to eat meat. You will notice that by looking through the restaurant’s menus. Of course, there are some vegetarian dishes too, but there is no big choice for people, who don’t eat meat.
“My art is not the answer, it is rather the question.” – Gottfried Helnwein
Serbian Christmas and Easter holidays apply the Julian calendar meaning that the Serbs celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January. There are a lot of intricate traditions varying from place to place. In a number of regions and areas, particularly in cities,… Continue Reading →
The Domestic coffee (domaća kafa), or also called: Serbian coffee (srpska kafa), Turkish Coffee (turska kafa) or Black Coffee (crna kafa) has its roots in Yemen (15th century).
“A foreigner who doesn’t visit a market will never become familiar with or understand the essence of the city in which he or she resides. I have learnt more about some cities by roaming through its markets than by visiting… Continue Reading →
Serbians celebrate (orthodox) Christmas on the 7th of January, because religious holidays go by the Julian Calender.
This is a story about the day, I started hating Vapiano at the Knez Mihailova Street.
The Republic Square is Belgrade’s most known square, located in the heart of the city center.
Burek is a family of delicious and mouth watering baked fillled pastries made of a thin flaky dough known as phyllo filled with meat, if you want it the traditional way that is. In this day and age, there is lots of different variations of… Continue Reading →
Dvorištance literally means little yard and was one of my favourite bars in Belgrade.
The older we get, the more stressful life gets. So, once in a while, everyone needs to refill their batteries.
photo by Rados Ruzic I met Dejan (20) at the KC grad’s event „Moda za poneti“ – (“Fashion to Go”), where young designers and artists presented their craftwork. There were a lot of beautiful and creativly crafted things, as jewellery, bows… Continue Reading →
In an early interview Amy is asked: „How big do you think you’re going to be?“ She replies: „I don’t think I’m going to be at all famous. I don’t think I could handle it, I would problably go mad.“