Upon your arrival in Montenegro, you will discover that an immense number of attractions compete for your attention at every turn. Whether watching the sunrise from the mausoleum on Lovcen, or enjoying the sunset over the panorama of the Bay of Kotor accompanied by dinner in one of the numerous restaurants in the area - these are just some of the many tempting offers of this idyllic part of Europe.
If you are on a limited budget and planning a day in Montenegro, consider visiting the galleries, which are plentiful, whether you are in the central or coastal part of the country. There is no entrance fee to the galleries, and the experience itself is priceless. A day spent surrounded by art is certainly a day full of inspiration, whether you fancy yourself an art critic or just looking for a new cultural experience. And just a simple walk through the 'almost-holy' corridors and rooms filled with works of art and design is always spiritually fulfilling time spent. Analyze the incomparable permanent collection in the DADO gallery in Cetinje, learn about the turbulent past through the works of Montenegrin artists in the modern Budva gallery, or experience art through two significant events, the Winter Art Salon and the Hercegnov Art Scene in the Josip Bepo Benkovic Gallery in Herceg Novi. Continue reading the article to get to know the best galleries in Montenegro and their most exciting exhibitions on display.
Taken from the website "Center of Contemporary Art"Gallery Centar - center of contemporary art Podgorica
Permanent setting: A collection of traditional and contemporary works of art, diverse in characteristics, style and technique. A total of 537 exhibits, on the relevant in a way they represent the actuality of Montenegrin, Yugoslav and partly European art. The oldest museum objects that belong to the collection of gallery "Centar" are the Antique krcag from the First Archaic period (725-600 BC; painted ceramics) and a medieval vessel from the 14th century (glazed ceramics) and come from Cyprus. Contemporary works of art by European artists from Malta, England, Italy, Spain and Turkey are presented in the gallery.
Currently: Jovana Vujanovic exhibition "RE-PLAY"
Location: Njegoševa 2,
81000 Podgorica
Working hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Taken from the "Josip Bepo Benkovic" gallery websiteJosip Bepo Benkovic Gallery - Herceg Novi
Permanent exhibition: Founded under the auspices of the Association of Fighters of the National Liberation War on December 15, 1966. The gallery was named after Josip Bep Benkovic painter and anti-fascist. In the same year, when it was founded, the gallery organized the first "Herzegovina Winter Art Salon" in February 1968, which is also the oldest cult art manifestation in this part of Europe. He has a large number of works of art in his collection: paintings, sculptures and engravings.
Currently: Exhibition of Tamara Zderic
Location: Marko Vojnović no. 4,
85340 Herceg Novi
Montenegro
Taken from the "Pizana" gallery websitePizana Gallery - Tivat
Permanent exhibition: It organizes art projects and manifestations, a place of cooperation of local, regional and international creatives, artistic and other groups, networks, cultural institutions, institutions in the broadest sense and all other segments of society. The works of renowned artists of different generations from the Balkans have found a place in this representative gallery space.
Location: Residential complex Xenia,
85320 Tivat
Montenegro
Taken from the website of the gallery "Atelje DADO"DADO atelier gallery - Cetinje
Permanent exhibition: It exists as part of the Art Gallery of the National Museum of Montenegro. During the exhibition season, from April to December, three permanent segments are realized in the gallery. The aim of the gallery is to promote the projects of established authors from the country and abroad, by promoting the "young forces" of the Montenegrin scene and thematic exhibitions conceived from the exhibits of the National Museum.
Location: Dvorski Trg 1, Cetinje
Montenegro
Taken from the website of the Modern Gallery "BudvaModern Gallery Budva
Permanent exhibition: The Modern Gallery of Budva was opened in 1972 with the exhibition "Contemporary Expressionists". There are 218 drawings, watercolors, engravings and sculptures in its collection, the most famous of which is the Contemporary Expressionists collection. In extremely the rich collection also includes the works of: Petar Lubarda, Milo Milunovic, Rist Stijovic, Milan Konjovic, Nikola Graovac, Anastas and Spiro Bocaric, Gojko Berkuljan, Milorad-Bata Mihailovic, Ljubinka Jovanovic-Mihailovic, Branko-Fila Filipovic, Marina Tartalje, Jovana Ivanovic, Ed Murtic, Stevan Luketic, Josip Generalic, Salah Taher, Jase Tabuci and Bengt Lindstrom.
Location: Cara Dusana 19,
Stari Grad Budva
Spend the day enjoying the exhibition part of one of these incredible galleries. Each collection and exhibition individually offers a unique perspective of the past, present and future.
