In Quest Of Lost Culture

In a conversation with Professor Ratko Božović Ph.D., we endeavour to understand, or better to say to find and follow paths of culture in today’s Serbia and the contemporary world. (...)

Tears of Emma Shapplin in the Imperial Mausoleum

Under a clear sky, several thousand spectators awaited the beginning of the Emma Shapplin concert on August 30^th. What made this concert different was that next to the stage, dressed in the Roman togas, were VIPs whose donations will be used for further archeological research. (...)

The Vineyards of Vršac

"A bunch of golden grapes in the winegrower’s hand extended from the cloud. A maize tower in a single grape, a magic mountain in another, and mother – the flat plain in a third. In other grapes, streets during the afternoon nap and the last of the untamed bagpipes, larger than the Town Hall, and some imposing bell towers and wheat mansions and schools of silence and workshops of indefatigable men. The winegrower’s hand helps the grape ripen and protects it from gold robbers." (Vasko Popa) (...)

La Serenissima

Venice is the most beautiful thing created on Earth. If there is such a thing as the concept of order, Venice is the most naturally conceived approach to that idea from among all possible versions. And, if there is a chance for me to approach it - I will endeavor to do so… (Joseph Brodsky) (...)

The Island of Corfu

The 'green pearl' of the Ionian Sea, a charming blend of different cultures, a constant inspiration to poets, a shelter to those in plight; Corfu is all of this. But it is mostly known for its witty and hospitable residents… (...)

Part of World Art Heritage

Art historian, icon and Russian silverware specialist, an antiquarian in New York and Paris and member of the Appraisers Association of America –Aleksandar Manić – is also an expert in authenticating Orthodox icons in the West. (...)