PHOTO EXHIBITION: Black Gold

Mitar Simikić

Located in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ugljevik (whose name comes from the word for coal) is a typical mining town. Created during socialism as a model of an industrial community based on progress and equality, today it is marked by erasure and constant relocations. The work is rooted in personal history: in 1982, my parents were among the first families to leave their home due to the expansion of the mine. This work follows the disappearance of the settlement and the life of the community in a permanent state of displacement.

Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025, '5

DIRECTOR: Mitar Simikić

Mitar Simikić

Mitar Simikić is a documentary photographer from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is affiliated with the VII Photo agency through the VII Mentor Program. He has received the VID Grant Financial Prize, Sarajevo Photography Award and Rovinj Photodays for his work. In addition, his projects have been acknowledged through The Everyday Project Grants, Felix Schoeller Photo Award, Kranj Photo Fest, Oko Photo Festival Bohinj, Kolga Tbilisi Photo and Serbia Press Photo. Mitar took part in the VII Masterclass as a winner of the VII Academy Scholarship, as well as the Magnum Scholarship Inside>>Out program. His works have been presented in numerous publications around the world and shown at various festivals and exhibitions.

Monday 20.04. / 17:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 5

Tuesday 21.04. / 19:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 4

Wednesday 22.04. / 17:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 4

Friday 24.04. / 19:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 5

Tuesday 21.04. / 17:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 5

Wednesday 22.04. / 17:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 5

Thursday 23.04. / 21:00 / Kaptol Boutique Cinema / Hall 5