The first edition of Graffiti Fest in Nikšić

The result of the workshops will be five murals dedicated to national heroes, created in schools.

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Graffiti artist, Photo: NGO Optimisti
Graffiti artist, Photo: NGO Optimisti
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The first edition of the Graffiti Fest, organized by the NGO “Optimisti”, is underway in Nikšić. The festival began on May 5th and will last until May 10th, and a large number of different activities oriented towards modern creativity and hip hop culture are planned.

"Young artists will demonstrate their graffiti skills at several locations throughout Nikšić. The graffiti will be created by local graffiti artists, students of the Faculty of Fine Arts from Cetinje, as well as artists from Berlin. The Graffiti Fest will also visit five elementary schools in Nikšić through workshops and education on the topic of artistic expression and creativity, as well as education about the character and part of the national heroes after whom the schools were named. The result of these workshops will be five murals dedicated to national heroes, created in schools by students and engaged artists," the press release states.

As part of the Graffiti Fest, three parties will be organized at different locations in Nikšić, where "all elements of hip hop culture will be presented, with an emphasis on graffiti and mural art and DJing."

"The main goal of the Graffiti Fest is to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of graffiti as art, freedom of artistic expression, as well as to raise awareness among citizens about the cultural identity of Nikšić," the statement said.

The premiere edition of the festival, which is organized as part of the May repertoire of the Nikšić cultural scene, will close on May 10th with a rap party at the Small Stadium.

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