Serbian Art During WWII Featured in New SANU Exhibition

An exhibition exploring the artistic landscape of Serbia during World War II is set to open at the Gallery of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU). Titled “Freedom, Even in Captivity! Serbian Art during World War II,” the show aims to provide a comprehensive overview of artistic developments that emerged during the occupation period.

Curated by Irina Tomic, the exhibition will cover a wide range of disciplines, including fine and applied arts, architecture, photography, and film. The works on display were created from the outbreak of war in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in April 1941 until Germany's surrender in May 1945. SANU announced that the exhibition will feature nearly 300 items loaned from various museums and institutions across Serbia.

The display will present art created both within Serbia and by artists who were held in captivity or were active in liberated territories outside the country's borders. The featured works are diverse and have been organized into thematic categories, offering insight into the creative output under challenging wartime conditions. The exhibition seeks to highlight the resilience and expression of Serbian artists during this tumultuous period.