Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, stated today that the Museum of Contemporary Art, marking its 60th anniversary, represents an indelible trace in the eternity of significant historical events, as well as of individuals whose creativity has greatly contributed to Serbian culture throughout the 20th century.
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Continued state support for Museum of Contemporary Art
Belgrade,
18 October 2025
At the opening of the exhibition Turning Points to Modernity: Art of Society 1900-1945, held to mark this important jubilee, Macut said that the Museum of Contemporary Art is a living space where a complex artistic dialogue is maintained, from which new and lasting values are created.
According to him, the museum was founded with a clear intention to move away from imposed patterns of work and bureaucratic spirit and to become a dynamic place of creativity and dialogue. It began its journey thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of the people who work and create within it.
The Prime Minister recalled that the works of Yugoslav artists of the 20th century had not been systematically collected, nor properly preserved and studied, before the establishment of the museum.
Many of these works disappeared or deteriorated over the decades, deprived of the attention they deserved, which is why it was necessary for the domestic cultural scene to gain a place that would meet the needs of modern culture and society and make it possible for contemporary creativity to be viewed in its full artistic and historical significance, the Prime Minister added.
He emphasised that the state will continue to support the work of this cultural institution and expressed hope that it will remain open to all, operating under conditions that ensure its relevance in a rapidly changing digital world.
This national gallery, he said, is more than an exhibition space – it is a school of spirit, a place of encounter, dialogue and new ideas, where bridges are built between artists and citizens, the young and the experienced, and all those who love culture.
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