In the heart of the Balkans, nestled between picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, the Malinski Photo Festival unfolded, a celebration of visual storytelling and the art of photography. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Kumanovo played host to the inaugural day of this extraordinary event. Day 1: Kumanovo [September 1, 2023] The festival kicked off at the Artisan House, where the Global Photo Union (GPU) International Exhibition took center stage at 7:00 p.m. A mesmerizing array of photographs […]
The president of the Kumanovo Photo Club, Marina Atanasović, participated in the Erasmus+ project at OOU ‘Toli Zordumis.’ During the project, she delivered several lectures to ninth and eighth-grade students on the subject of artistic photography. Subsequently, Marina conducted field training sessions to familiarize students with the use of professional DSLR camera. The captivating stories captured through the students’ lenses were showcased at the final exhibition, held at the Art Gallery in Kumanovo on May 18, 2023, at 19:00. The […]
With great sadness, we express our condolences for the passing of Jan Valo, a renowned Serbian photographer from Novi Sad. Jan’s work was a genuine reflection of his talent and passion for photography. His absence will be deeply felt not only by the photography community in Serbia but also beyond. The main motif in his photographs were people. As he himself will say: At the core of life are people. As social beings, we form communities and cities. While my […]
On the eve of International Women’s Day, March 8, the Photo Club Kumanovo, in collaboration with Koco Racin Elementary School, organized a lecture titled ‘Women in Art – Today.’ The event aimed to ignite creative sparks in young schoolgirls, encouraging them towards more liberated artistic expression and an open embrace of the world of art. On March 8, International Women’s Day serves as a poignant reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate the remarkable progress women have achieved throughout history. It […]
We are delighted to extend an invitation to our upcoming lecture, titled ‘Women in Art – Today.’ The event is scheduled for February 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and will take place at the Kocho Racin Elementary School in Kumanovo. Throughout history, women’s contributions to the arts have often been overlooked or undervalued. Nevertheless, contemporary women artists are making substantial contributions and challenging traditional norms in the art world. This lecture will delve into the historical context of women in […]
The tenth exhibition of the Eye of the World project, showcasing 11 collections from different countries, featured Photo Club Kumanovo from Macedonia. The virtual exhibition, hosted in the Sile Salaj Gallery, opened on November 25, 2022. The exhibited photos can be viewed at the following link: https://fiap.sergisistemi.com/
On October 20, 2022, the Photo Club Kumanovo opened the sixth consecutive international art photography exhibition, ‘Photo Story 2022,’ at the House of Crafts in Kumanovo. Photo Story 2022 secured patronage from major photography organizations worldwide, including PSA and IAAP. This recognition is a significant testament to the eight years of hard work by the members of FC Kumanovo. With these prestigious endorsements for Photo Story, we can confidently affirm its status as a genuine representative of artistic photography spanning […]
For the seventh time, the Photo Club Kumanovo is organizing a free art photography school, open to all interested citizens. The photo school will be divided into two parts: A) The history, technical, and artistic aspects of photography. B) Digital processing of photographs. During the photo school, several photo safaris will be organized in Kumanovo and the surrounding area. Additionally, the heads of the photo school will make an effort to arrange lectures by famous domestic and international photographers to […]
On Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 7 p.m., the exhibition “Transfer of Cultural Values through Photography” will open in the premises of the Photo Club Kumanovo. The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase the historical and cultural values of the Balkans, expressed through the power of photography. This exhibition in Kumanovo is part of a series of five, with additional showcases planned in Turkey (2), Serbia, and Albania. The project is financially supported by the European Union and the […]