The Preoccupations program aimed to foster dialogue and exchange knowledge and ideas between cultural professionals and institutions. Its goal was to plan and develop a more effective shared infrastructure through collaboration and the promotion of comprehensive programs for both professionals and the public.
Organized by ISU in partnership with National Library Đurđe Crnojević, the National Museum of Montenegro, and the Montenegrin Film Archive, the project was divided into two segments across three institutions in Cetinje:
- National Library: Here, the “Corner for Art and Reading” was established. This new resource offers a supplementary collection of literature for art students, artists, cultural researchers, and other interested individuals. The collection includes works on art theory, philosophy, and other humanities from the late 20th century to recent publications, providing essential context for understanding developments in these fields. The Corner also features specialized journals reporting on current regional and global cultural events.
- Montenegrin Gallery of Art Miodrag Dado Đurić and Historical Museum: This segment included the “Conversations in the Museum” program, which featured a series of lectures and workshops by cultural professionals from the former Yugoslavia. Attendees had the chance to hear from speakers representing various cultural perspectives—academic, independent, and interdisciplinary. This offered a snapshot of recent cultural trends in both post-Yugoslav regions and international contexts. The aim was to further educate the public on the critical, emancipatory, and educational roles of culture, an area that has received limited attention in Montenegro.
The program provided an opportunity for future and emerging professionals, as well as the general public, to gain new knowledge and methods essential for professional development and engagement in the regional and global cultural landscape.
Program Coordinators: Natalija Vujošević, Lenka Đorojević, and Adriana Gvozdenović
Visual Identity: Sara Kovačević and Denis Čupić
Photographs and Event Recordings: Jovan Milošević