Obojena Klapa was founded in 2016 as the first non-governmental organization in Bosnia and Herzegovina dedicated to street, contemporary, and film art. By bringing together artists and cultural workers, Obojena Klapa seeks to establish new conditions for the production and perception of contemporary and urban culture, and to use public spaces, streets, and galleries as arenas for initiating discussions on socio-political issues.

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Through its two strategic projects — FASADA Festival and the Manifesto Gallery of Contemporary Art — Obojena Klapa prioritizes production, affirmation, and education in the fields of street, contemporary art, and film. Functioning as a platform for the development of cultural industries, Obojena Klapa advocates for the creation of socially relevant cultural policies and legal frameworks that support the arts. By insisting on practices of connection, networking, and collaboration, Obojena Klapa has positioned itself as one of the key actors on the regional cultural scene.

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Obojena Klapa stands behind of over forty murals painted in Sarajevo and other cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, dozens of exhibitions and music-performative events, numerous workshops, lectures, and discussions, as well as four short films.

 

The work of the organisation has been supported by many foundations, international organizations, and legal entities, including: Creative Europe, BHRI, IOM, USAID, UNDP, Goethe-Institut, the Delegation of the European Union to BiH, British Council, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in BiH, the Spanish Embassy in BiH, French Embassy, French Institute, Foundation for Art Initiatives, Porticus Foundation and others.