By Shqipe Malushi On the fourth morning of FemArt, as the sun lifted gently over Prishtina, the voices of women rose in unison—soft, strong, and soul-stirring. It was the Women’s…
A sacred circle of voices gathered for the International Conference: FemArt 13 “ Free Your Mind”
By: Shqipe Malushi “Art + Healing, Mental Health & Burnout in Creative Resistance”—a day carved with courage and tenderness. “Art + Healing, Mental Health & Burnout in Creative Resistance” unfolded…
By: Shqipe Malushi It was a night lit not only by lights, but by spirit. Just as the burial of shame began to settle into silence, we broke that silence…
By: Shqipe Malushi From the moment the lights kissed the stage and five luminous beings leapt into view—full of ease, full of dreams—it felt as though the theatre itself had…
By: Shqipe Malushi On Wednesday evening, from 19:00 to 20:30, the FemArt Festival unfolded yet another unforgettable performance at ODA Theater in Prishtina, Kosovo. Led by the visionary founder of…
Lucia who Steps onto the Stage just as she is, Captivating Everyone with her Presence
By: Gili Hoxhaj When you see Lucia de Carvalho on a concert poster, you immediately feel that you have to listen to her. There's something special about her style, and…
30 Activities in Six Days at FemArt 12: A Call for Peace
This year, we celebrated 12 years of feminist artistic activism at the FemArt Festival. Over 200 artists and activists from 20 countries participated in 30 diverse activities, each contributing to…
By: Gili Hoxhaj “Pray for a better world” – was the call from Vjollca Robelli-Mripa as she took the stage to present a song dedicated to her classmate, who was…
FemArt honors all those who have been part of the journey
By: Gili Hoxhaj "I was really touched when I walked in today. I had to step outside and come back in to gather myself," shared activist Igballe Rugova, reflecting…
“Revolt. She said. Revolt again.” opened new paths for action through theater
By: Gili Hoxhaj In rebellion, mere thought isn’t enough—at least not for the women of the 21st century. That’s why the show titled “Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.” gives voice…
By: Shqipe Malushi Day 4, FemArt 12 Festival September 28, 2024 | 21:00-22:10 | Oda Theater, Prishtina Written by: Alice Birch | Directed by: Zana Hoxha | Cast: Olive McHugh,…
“I Want a Country” by Ema Andrea in Search of the Ideal Place at “FemArt”
By: Gili Hoxhaj In ‘’I want a Country’’ theater play, the characters struggle with uncertainty, feeling discontented in the environments they inhabit. They are caught between their homeland, a new…
By Mimozë Musliu The feminist discussion panel, part of the 12th edition of the FemArt Festival, titled "Beyond Barriers: Inclusivity in Culture and Art," drew inspiration from the development of…
Written by: Shqipe Malushi 21:00 - 22:30, Oda Theatre, Prishtina Pwanga Tour Concert by Lucia De Carvalaho, Angola/France As the clock struck 9 PM, the Oda Theatre transformed into a…
By: Gili Hoxhaj The noise of the kettle, accompanied by some biting words, is the first sound that fills the air. It sends a clear message: things are far from…
Day 2 of FemArt Festival: A World Without Women – A Bold Theatrical Challenge from Serbia
By: Shqipe Malushi In the heart of Prishtina, at the iconic Dodona Theater, Day 2 of the FemArt Festival brought an electrifying performance that had the audience on the edge…
PERFORMANCE “THE BIG GIGGLE” BY XIXI XIAO, CHINA-UK
By: Shqipe Malushi Time: 16:00-17:00, Heroines Park across from the Newborn Monument, Prishtina Artist: XiXi XIAO As passers-by gathered at Heroines Park across from the Newborn Monument in Prishtina, waiting…
A Masterpiece Unveiled: “O Lord, O Lord, O Lady of the House” – Breaking the Chains of Patriarchy Through Art
By: Shqipe Malushi In the heart of Prishtina, the Oda Theater witnessed an unforgettable evening where the boundaries between tradition and rebellion collided, giving birth to an artistic revolution. As…
Carmen, the defender of freedom – a celebration at “FemArt”
By: Gili Hoxhaj "Carmen" is truly captivating when it's entirely Spanish, and this was clearly evident in Pristina. The "FemArt" audience embraced this interpretation, welcoming it with open arms. This…
A Night of Passion: Opening of FemArt Festival with “Carmen” by Barcelona Flamenco Ballet
By: Shqipe Malushi On the night of September 25, 2024, the FemArt Festival in Prishtina opened with a performance that left the audience breathless. The world-renowned Barcelona Flamenco Ballet brought…
A STORY OF KOSOVA, FEMART FESTIVAL AND FEMINISM TO “BURN THE FEAR AWAY”
By Johanna Mertinz On May 15-21, 2023 in Prishtina and Mitrovica, Republic of Kosova took place the 11th edition of the first feminist festival in the Western Balkan - “FemArt…
“FemArt 11: Igniting the Flames of Fearlessness and Empowerment-A vibrant celebration of feminism and art, defies boundaries and unites communities, leaving an indelible mark on Kosovo.” By: Shqipe Malushi FemArt…
By Mimozë Musliu We are born and raised without knowing what life can offer us. Every challenge in life, as difficult as it is, it is also beautiful, because they…
SUPERFLUOUS MAN – A CLOUD OF NOTHINGNESS Blog by Ivana Bilić We arrive at the Oda Theater, situated at the foot of the Palace of Youth and Sports. Many people…
By Ivana Bilić and Romain Taunais “Ka me kalu” and “Vera dreams of the sea” – two movies which, even if they are set in different contexts and tell different…
By Ivana Bilić On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the FemArt festival opened in Mitrovica, north of Kosovo. The opening day brought a projection of the movie Biba May, produced by…
By Romain Taunais and Ivana Bilić On the fifth day of the FemArt Festival in Prishtina, we had the opportunity to see two theater plays, one from Kosovo, and one…
By Ivana Bilić In the fourth day blog, I am bringing you some interesting insights from the exhibition “Status” by Mimoza Sahiti, curated by Albert Heta in the Boxing Club…
By Mimozë Musliu The theater scene, the performance of “Fefu and her friends" was impressive, magical, which fills you with solar energy, it was performed in a very close proximity,…
AWARENESS AND MOTIVATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN THROUGH “BURN YOUR FEAR”, TO BE FEARLESS, AND LIVE THE FREEDOM
By Mimozë Musliu The International Women Artist and Activist Festival, already traditional in Kosova, FemArt, in its 11th edition with the motto "Kalle Tutën" for seven consecutive days, brought art…
“TODAY’S WOMEN, YESTERDAY’S WOMEN, THE COMBAT STILL GOES ON!”
By Ivana Bilić and Romain Taunais The third day of the FemArt festival in Prishtina brought an intriguing performance from France inspired by Olympe de Gouges, French revolutionary and author…
STORIES ABOUT CENSORSHIP, FEMICIDE AND FIGHTING THE DEMONS
The second day of the festival aligned three incredible performances that tackled the burning issues of our daily lives. The story of being a woman, an artist in Lebanon, fighting…
BURN YOUR FEAR AWAY / Opening of the 11th edition of FemArt Festival
By Ivana Bilić If Kosovars are not free to go to the world, well, FemArt has brought the entire world to them in a week-long theater festival. More than 150…
DAY 10 OF FEMART FESTIVAL, A ROLLER-COASTER OF EMOTIONS
By Ivana Bilić The 10th day of FemArt Festival, June 23, 2022, concluded the roller-coaster of emotions in its purest form. Two performances, from the two extremes of human emotions…
I AM NOT A DOORMAT – I WILL NOT LET PEOPLE WALK OVER ME
By Ivana Bilić My mother is dead. “My mother died today. Or maybe yesterday, I don't know.” This is how Albert Camus starts his novel “The Outsider”. An echo of…
By Ivana Bilić My body is a temple, a church, a mosque, a synagogue. An ice ball. Dripping. Slowly. Drip. Drip. Drip. The dancer lies down. Taking the droplets of…
By Ivana Bilić and Alba Ajdarevikj Is it really that dangerous to walk alone at night? What creates the perception of danger? Is fear rooted in our bodies or constructed…
POWER OF ART IN CHANGING LIVES AND STARTING REVOLUTIONS
By Ivana Bilić MILOŠEVIĆ ON THE ISLAND OF DREAMS Dijana Milošević, director from Serbia brought something new to the audience in Gušterica, Gračanica. “Twenty-five glasses of wine” performance represent twenty-five…
SWORN VIRGINS – A LIFE CHOICE OR A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT
By Ivana Bilić Audience enters Oda Theatre and the actors are already there, welcoming them. The play starts right away. What is behind what looks like drag? What lies in…
KOSOVA, A HAUNTED LAND – EVEN OVER TWENTY YEARS LATER
By Alba Ajdarevikj One of the first things anyone thinks about when the land of Kosovo is mentioned is the brutal war that happened in the 90s. The fear, the…
Women: Bodies, Spirituality and Commitment By Ivana Bilić “All women have to be raised in a way that they appreciate and respect themselves” The fourth day of FemArt 10 started…
By Ivana Bilić The third day of FemArt 10 brought to us two different activities, connecting in their earthly elements. They both served for reflection of the humans’ role on…
By Ivana Bilić Concert Of Christine Salem – Second Night Of Femart Festival Christine Salem, from Saint Denis, Reunion Island, came for the second time on FemArt festival, as the…
I am a woman! Look at me! Hear me! See me! By Ivana Bilic Premiere performance “Haunted Land” opened the 10th edition of FemArt Festival. What a synergy and multitude…
20th October 2021 REFLECTIONS on F...SEXISM by Shqipe Malushi When I came to Kosova from NYC I thought I will have nothing to do, I will rest and probably…