The Regional Contemporary Art Magazine (O)GLED is a cross-border co-production of a regional art magazine that brings together artists, writers, and curators from across the Western Balkans to explore contemporary art, socio-politics, and identity. Conceived as a digital and print publication, (O)GLED provides a platform for artistic dialogue and critical exchange among cultural workers from Western Balkans and EU countries. The core output of the project was the production of one print and digital issue of the magazine O(GLED), developed through collaborative editorial work and featuring a wide range of regional artistic voices. This edition brought together artists and authors to reflect on social, economic, and environmental themes that define contemporary life and artistic practice in the region.
To promote the magazine and stimulate public engagement, two launch events were organized in Belgrade and Banja Luka. These events featured readings, discussions, and public presentations, offering space for dialogue and exchange among contributors and audiences. The magazine was distributed in both print and digital form, broadening its reach and impact across the Western Balkans. Project also produced three half-hour podcast episodes which offered a dynamic, accessible platform that expanded the project’s impact by presenting the magazine’s themes in depth, opening broader regional reflections, drawing historical parallels to past crises, and elaborating on the contributors’ studies, texts, and perspectives beyond the limits of the printed edition.
By combining collaborative publishing, regional co-creation, and inclusive promotion strategies, O(GLED) opened new pathways for artistic connection and critical reflection in the contemporary art world.
Implementing partners: Citizens’ Association “Anonymous said:” (Serbia) and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
Regional Contemporary Art Magazine (O)GLED project is supported by the British Council through the “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” project, funded by the European Union. CC4WBs aims to foster dialogue in the Western Balkans by enhancing the cultural and creative sectors for increased socio-economic impact.