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July 15, 2025

FemArt 13 – FREE YOUR MIND

Six days. Nine venues. Over 180 artists and activists from 19 countries. 29 events. More than 3,000 attendees. FemArt 13 was not just a festival—it was a collective breath, a…
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June 21, 2025

Troy that still speaks to us today

By: Gili Hoxhaj The long war of Troy is still discussed. But how often are women part of that discussion? If not throughout history, then in the play “The Women…
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June 20, 2025

Musical Performance: Qualcosa di Grande – Italy

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…
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June 20, 2025

Theatre Performance: The Women of Troy – Kosovo & Serbia

By: Shqipe Malushi Author: Euripides Contemporary Text: Shpëtim Selmani Co-Directors and Playwrights: Maja Mitić & Zana Hoxha Cast: Shpëtim Selmani, Maja Mitić, Semira Latifi, Qendresa Kajtazi, Branka Stojković, Labinot Raci,…
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June 20, 2025

The Invisible Pains of Mothers Become Louder Than the Cries of Their Newborns

By: Gili Hoxhaj A knife-shaped object separates two women who live the same experience — but in different ways. The knife is larger than a human being. It has two…
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June 20, 2025

“AdH(A)rA,” a performance about the emptiness left by absence

By: Gili Hoxhaj What happens when someone leaves and we are not ready to accept their departure? When we are forced to learn life all over again from the beginning—unprepared.…
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June 19, 2025

Women’s Choir “OKARINA”

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…
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June 19, 2025

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…
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June 19, 2025

Hands that got the whole hall on its feet

By: Gili Hoxhaj When the performance “Marrja Zezë” ended at Oda Theater, Shpejtim Smaqi and Sabahete Hasani were waiting by the hall door, each holding two drums. They were the…
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June 19, 2025

“Black Shame”: A Performance as Collective Therapy at FemArt

By: Gili Hoxhaj A red armchair, a few flowers on the nearby table, and some candles. That’s all it takes to open the doors to a therapy session in the…
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June 18, 2025

“Tales of Scapes” – A Sonic Explosion and Mosaic of Sounds

By: Gili Hoxhaj The musicians take the stage wearing masks and full-body coverings. The scene feels almost surreal. You can’t read a single expression. The Liburn Jupolli Ensemble chose a…
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June 18, 2025

Hands of Fire, Hearts of Freedom

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…
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June 18, 2025

Marrja Zezë – Burial of Shame

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…
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June 18, 2025

“Silent voices” became voices that are heard—stories that are read

By: Gili Hoxhaj Light starts at one point and travels through the entire body—a body that burns day after day. A body utterly unvalued. It transforms into a robotic shell.…
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June 17, 2025

“Shkodra Elektronike” – A joint celebration of liberation

By: Gili Hoxhaj The FemArt team’s hospitality was in perfect harmony from the very first steps into the AMC hall courtyard. The streets were bustling with yellow buses and blue…
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October 28, 2024

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…
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October 15, 2024

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…
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October 1, 2024

A voice that echoes magically in Albanian

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…
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September 29, 2024

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…
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September 29, 2024

“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…
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September 29, 2024

“Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.”

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,…
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September 29, 2024

Freedom Paradox: “Burneshat” – Sworn Virgins Emerge

By: Shqipe Malushi Day 4. FemArt Festival 12: Sonny Theater Performance, Slovenia 19:00-20:30, Dodona Theatre, Prishtina   Author & Performer: Nataša Živković Performers: Daniel Petković, Loup Abramovici, Slobodan Malić Space…
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September 29, 2024

Note to the Reader: FemArt—Ten Years and Growing

By Ivana Bilić   The book is finally out for the world to see. Throughout the process, I took parts of myself to put into the book, and now I’m…
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September 28, 2024

“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…
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September 28, 2024

Overcoming Barriers

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…
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September 28, 2024

Day 3 of the Enchanting FemArt Festival ‘12

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…
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September 27, 2024

The Ring That Holds a Family Captive

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…
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September 27, 2024

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…
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September 27, 2024

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…
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September 27, 2024

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…
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September 26, 2024

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…
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September 26, 2024

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…
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July 20, 2023

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…
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June 8, 2023

REFLECTIONS

“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…
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June 6, 2023

WHEELS OF THE STEERING WHEELCHAIR OF LIFE

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…
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May 31, 2023

HAVE WE BURNT OUR FEARS AWAY?

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…
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May 31, 2023

A DAY FULL OF STORIES

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…
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May 31, 2023

FEMART FESTIVAL IN MITROVICA

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…
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May 31, 2023

A WOMAN, ALL WOMEN, THE WHOLE SOCIETY

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…
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May 31, 2023

GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS

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…
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May 31, 2023

WOMAN SUPPORTS AND BELIEVES IN WOMEN

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,…
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May 31, 2023

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…
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May 30, 2023

“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…
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May 20, 2023

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…
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May 20, 2023

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…
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July 21, 2022

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…
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July 21, 2022

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…
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July 21, 2022

MY BODY IS THE ONLY LAND I OWN

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…
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July 12, 2022

“CITIES BY NIGHT”, A WALK TO DEFEAT FEAR

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…
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July 5, 2022

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…
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