What’s On between 2015 and 2017, during his voluntary journey to Africa. In particular, Benić depicts life in Tanzania, especially in relation to the humanitarian cause ‘Dubrovnik for Africa: Water Drops – An Ocean of Love’, thanks to which a large water supply system was built in poor and drought ridden settlements in the north of the country.QB‑3, Ethnographic Museum Rupe, Od Rupa 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 30 13, www.dumus.hr.
01.04 - 31.10 » THE END OF YUGOSLAVIA
photography and transfers them onto a graphics board via traditional graphics techniques (copper etching and dry needle), thus creating different textures and multi-layered combinations of seemingly discordant elements.QD‑3, The Dulčić, Masle, Pulitika Gallery/Ronald Brown Memorial House, Poljana Marina Držića 1, tel. (+385-20) 61 26 45, www.ugdubrovnik.hr.
FESTIVALS
T he expression every picture tells a story has its merit. This permanent collection of images presents some of the world’s leading photojournalists that covered the breakup of the former Yugoslavia - from Croatia, through to Bosnia and Kosovo. Photographs by Ron Haviv, Alexandra Boulat, Darko Bandić, Jan Grarup, Claus Bjorn Larsen, Yannis Behrakis, Chris Morris, Emmanuel Ortiz, Peter Northall, Tarik Samarah, Wade Goddard, Ziyah Gafic and Jon Jones are included. Multimedia video included.QC‑2, War Photo Limited, Antuninska 6, tel. (+385-20) 32 21 66, www. warphotoltd.com. Open 10:00 - 22:00.
13.06 - 16.06 » LE PETIT FESTIVAL DU THEATRE
10.04 - 25.12 » LIFE IN YUGOSLAVIA
Martin Luther once said, ‘Beer is made by men, wine by God’. The message here is clear and the message in Dubrovnik is truly clear. In order to get that fulfilling local experience, tourists must try at least some local wine. 14th century anecdotes vindicate the making of wine here and this event brings wine from the cellar to the table. It’s an all-round experience with over 100 regional winemakers presenting their vino to experts; workshops are about ‘wine in tourism’ with topics from cork and packaging to making it on the market. Art exhibits, excursions to vineyards, local restaurants offering local wines with matching dishes. What can you say, a divine wine experience waits! Sunset Beach Lapad BayQL‑2, The Lazaret, Frana Supila bb, www.dubrovnikfestiwine.com.
Through the use of classical to modern technology, this exhibition provides a unique interactive experience dwelling into the former Yugoslavia with elements of its history, art and politics, through to secret government agencies, culture, food and more. See what life was like under socialist rule and you can even try versions of communist drinks and lollies…. QH‑1, Red History Museum, Sv.Križa 3, www.redhistorymuseum.com.
25.04 - 27.05 » SAO ROMA
The Association of Roma Folkloric Art named ‘Romano Ilo’ from Skopje, Northern Macedonia, present this multimedia exhibition which showcases the continuity and changes that have taken place over the past 50 years in marking their native holiday of ‘Đurđevdan’ in Skopje, celebrated from May 2 to 9. QB‑3, Ethnographic Museum Rupe, Od Rupa 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 30 13, www.dumus.hr.
25.04 - 26.05 » ZLATAN VEHABOVIĆ: DARK WHITE COUNTRY
One of the most intriguing painters of the younger generation with a Zagreb address left home and went on a three-week voyage and is about to share his findings. Vehabović took part in a sailing expedition starting at the Svalbard Islands located between Norway and the North Pole and explored its west archipelago. Paintings filled with incredible images of vast natural spaces emerged as a direct reaction to the incredible exposure to northern areas, thus the title of the exhibition. QL‑5, Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik, Put Frana Supila 23, tel. (+38520) 42 65 90, www.ugdubrovnik.hr.
03.05 - 16.06 » KRISTINA RESTOVIĆ: TOURISTS
As an award winning artist, Restović deals with the implications of mass tourism along our coastline and beyond through graphic and digital media. Namely, Restović uses a technique of processing the negatives from her digital 10 Dubrovnik In Your Pocket
Beauty motivates, nature heals, love saves! The splendour of this small festival lies in the exquisiteness of very unique art forms which are nurtured at this cultural event; whether through poetry, acting or dancing, Le Petit Festival du Theatre will never leave you uninspired nor does it disappoint.QL‑2, The Lazaret, Frana Supila bb, www.lepetitfestival.com.
FOOD & DRINK 22.04 - 28.04 » DUBROVNIK FESTIWINE
26.04 - 30.04 » KORČULANSKE PJATANCE SPRING FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
The invitation is out for all food and wine lovers as local restaurants and taverns give their chefs free reign in tailor making menus and dishes just for this event. Set in beautiful gardens, bistros, and terraces, the season of spring brings with it an abundant amount of seasonal herbs and ingredients which is why this creative, proactive and selective event is worth visiting. Accompanying wines from the areas are just the added antidote to a perfect experience!QKorčula Island, www. korculanskepjatance.com.
SPECIAL/MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS 14.04 - 21.04 » HOLY WEEK IN KORČULA
Want a dose of ancient culture? Then head to Korčula during Holy Week as three local confraternities – the All Saints founded in 1301, St. Rocco founded in 1575 and St. Michael from 1603 unite to hold a colourful procession through the town dressed in remarkable costumes and religious regalia.Qwww.visitkorcula.eu. dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com