We invite you to the opening of the exhibition ‘Balkan Pride’ that will focus on the history of Pride marches across the Western Balkans.

The exhibition will present, in a chronological and contextual way, how Pride marches developed in different Balkan countries and cities.

The exhibits invite us to learn about the impact of the movements on their local environments – especially in relation to the development of democracy, LGBTIQ+ rights, public visibility and resistance.

The exhibition aims to highlight first Pride marches in different Western Balkan cities, and the reactions they provoked. It will provide insight into the challenges that the organizers faced – from institutional barriers and violence, to political pushback and media responses.

We will look into what the months and years after the first Prides looked like – what changed, what didn’t, and what was made possible through these marches.

The exhibition serves as a symbolic reunification of the Western Balkans through the lens of the LGBTIQ+ movement, showcasing our similarities as well as differences within the joint fight for a more righteous democracy and equality for all.

Exhibition opening and guided tour: June 10th, 19:00

Dodatni vodeni ogled:  July 15th, 17:00

Exhibited: Ljubljana Pride, Belgrade Pride, Zagreb Pride, Montenegro Pride, Skopje Pride, BiH Pride parade, Maribor Pride, Novi Sad Pride, Karlovac Pride, Pula Pride