F.A.Q.

Who was the guy on the facade of the National Gallery of B&H?
“The Chap” is the ‘Casual passer-by I met in Sarajevo on 19^th of February, 2004″  made by artist  Braco Dimitrijević. The concept of  “Casual passer-by” dates back to 1970’s. Simply put, the goal is to place an equal sign between the important personalities whose photos are often seen in public places and casual passers-by. So far, a number of different portraits of casual passers-by were “hanged” on the streets of Zagreb, London, Paris, Venice… They were acquired by the most important world museums and placed on their facades. At first, the visitors who saw them were confused, then they asked questions and finally they got used to and accepted those works. Meanwhile, Braco Dimitrijević became a world-renowned artist. The Art Gallery has received “its own” casual passer-by as a gift.

 

How could I exhibit my works in the National Gallery of B&H?
You would need to send us a detailed project description and your CV to our official mail address (info@ugbih.ba). Once we review all of your enclosed works and qualifications, we will inform you of our final decision.

 

Do you organize workshops for children?
The National Gallery of B&H organizes the Alternative classroom as a follow-up program to the exhibitions. This program consists from workshops for children that include a guided tour of the exhibition (customized to the age group), a discussion about the exhibited artworks and the creative practical work. Find out more about the program by following the FB page ARTsee-UGBIH or by clicking on this link.

 

I donated paintings to the National Gallery of B&H. Why aren’t they exhibited?
The Gallery’s primary obligation is to keep the works it has received as gifts while it reserves the right to decide which ones will be displayed. Usually, the works are displayed if they fit into the concept of the exhibition.

 

Are pets allowed in the Gallery?
Pets are not allowed in the Gallery, except guide dogs.

 

Could one purchase a artworks at your Gallery?
No, the National Gallery of B&H is a museum and as such it is not allowed to trade artwork.

 

Why is there a plate with a Swiss flag in the hallway of the National Gallery?
Thanks to the Government of the Swiss Confederation, the National Gallery of B&H has reconstructed most of its building that was heavily shelled several times during the recent war.

 

Do you issue certificates for the export of paintings?
Application for temporary or permanent export needs to be submitted to the Federal Ministry of Culture that would then consult with us, if they deem it necessary. Unless you secure their approval first, and the final permission from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of B&H, we strongly advise you against carrying paintings across the B&H border.