Interview with BiH Famous Actor Senad Basic
The premiere of the film "Bosanski lonac" (Bosnian pot) will be held on August 13th as part of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) in the Open Air program. "Bosanski lonac"…
Interview with Dino Merlin, World known Musician
Dino Merlin, even after almost 40 years of musical career and concerts attended by 100.000 people, sees every concert as the most important. This was also the case in the…
Interview with Dzejla Ramovic: A Rising Star in the Music Industry
Dzejla Ramovic (20), a rising star in the music business, is known for her strong voice, catchy melodies, and distinctive style. Dzejla, who was born in Gorazde – about 50…
Interview with Dzenad Dzino: The Wolf of Prenj Mountain
The Bosnian photographer Dzenad Dzino experienced a lot of success in recent years in mountain and hiking photography after he made a life changing decision to pursue his long-cherished dream.…
Interview with Kerim Musanovic: Meet Bosnia’s Only Active 3D Street Artist
World Art Day is held annually on Leonardo Da Vinci’s birthday, April 15, with the aim of encouraging the creation, sharing and appreciation of art, and to increase awareness of…
Interview with Mrs. Bjelopoljak: “I Am Proud That so Many People want to Learn my Language”
“Every new student is a new story for me because I work with people from all around the world,” says Bosnian language teacher Amina Bjelopoljak. In celebration of International Mother…
‘Bosnian History’ Website: Sharing Culture and Past with the World
A passion for history and Bosnian influence created a blog that is sharing the country’s unique history and culture to the world, and bridging the gap in the diaspora. BosnianHistory.com was…
Interview with Mr. Memisevic, a Choir Enthusiast and talented Photographer
Mr. Bakir Memisevic is a student on the Academy of Music, currently living in Sarajevo. He finished elementary and high school music education in Tuzla, and, naturally, he…
Interview with Mr.Hatunic: Young Gitarist and Creator of the very first Spot of Classical Music in BiH
The young artist and guitarist from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH’s) capital Sarajevo Mirza Hatunic has recently presented his first spot for the composition of Serenata Espanola, and presented the classical…
Interview with Mr. Dzanan Kismetovic: “I cross 15 Kilometres to take a Good Photograph”
Dzanan Kismetovic is a 21 years-old Bosnian who was born in Bihac, a town located 308 kilometers northwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH's) capital Sarajevo. Also known as DOKSHOTS, Mr.…
Interview with successful Bosnian Actor Rijad Gvozden
Rijad Gvozden is a Bosnian actor. He grew up in Gornji Vakuf, a city located 130 kilometers west of BiH capital Sarajevo. In 2007, Gvozden enrolled to The Academy of…
Interview with Mr. Cisic, an Illustrator who released his first Comic Book for Marvel Comics
Enis Cisic, is an illustrator and graphic designer from Sarajevo, who several years ago has recently released his first comic book for Marvel Comics, one of the most famous in…
Interview with Mr. Hasanovic, a Bosnian Film Director based in Rome
Ado Hasanovic (born in Srebrenica 1986) is a Bosnian film director based in Rome, Italy. From 2008-2011, Mr.Hasanovic has been the Creative Director of the Srebrenica Short Film Festival. He…
Thaqib bin Shaker, a Malaysian: “I believe that this is Time for both Nations to start cooperating again”
Muhamad Nur Thaqib bin Shaker was born and raised in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. He finished his higher education from International Islamic College (IIC) in Islamic Contemporary…
Interview with Mr. Gorstak, a professional Photographer: “Each Photograph carries a Story and a Message”
Almedin Handanovic Gorstak, a professional photographer, was born in Sanski Most and spent most of his life in the native Hrustovo; a village located below the Mountain Mulez in the…
Interview: Mr. Hasanefedic, one of the best Photographers in LA
Mr. Hasanefendic, can you tell us something about yourself? My name is Mirza Hasanefendić. I am a photographer born and raised in Sarajevo, but what's interesting about me now is…
Ms.Berberovic-Dizdarevic: I’m ruthlessly self-critical in order to be able to grow
For those who are not familiar with the fashion brand Berberovic, this is the story of a young and talented lady who creates woman's favorite fashion accessories - handbags. Berberovic…
Interview: Famous Designer Tvico Stambol speaks about her Exclusive Haute Couture
Belma Tvico’s design aesthetic brings out the seductive yet tender side of women. Ms. Stambol pays great attention to detail in order to make the garments a perfect wearable work…
Young Local Artist Mak Hubjer gives Interview for Sarajevo Times
Local young artist Mak Hubjer (Sarajevo, 1993) is renovating a former veterans’ kafana to transform it into a brand new contemporary art gallery named Brodac, located in the very heart of…
The Story of Suvad Veletanlic – the Street Dancer
He grew up in Bosanski Novi with his grandparents. As a youth, he spent a few years in juvenile detention. At the beginning of the war, in 1992, he went…
Ms Lisica: every Grain of the Sand tells a thousand Years old Stories
Ms. Lisica, you are a unique artist in not only B&H but abroad. Can you tell the Sarajevo Times how your love for painting with sand started? By education, I…
Carias Zimm: “I was amazed how many beautiful Buildings there are in Sarajevo…”
Dear Mr. Zimm can you please introduce yourself? I made up my Facebook fan-page name (pseudonym) with simple reason in mind – I didn’t want people to know who the…
Damir Imamovic speaks about the Beauty of Sevdalinka traditional Songs
Sevdah is a musical form that is considered to be innate to the traditions and history of BiH, but it is still largely unknown outside the borders of the former…
Tamara and Zoran: The Duo who creates amazing Marvels!
Tamara Vranjevac and Zoran Tomic from Zvornik are graduate economists, but after working hours they invest all their creativity in the creation of jewelry and accessories. Interesting and unusual jewelry…
National Geographic’s Contest Winner: “The best Competition is a Competition with Yourself”
Your photos were published in the famous Vogue magazine. Can you tell us a bit more about these photos? How they were chosen? My photos have been published several times…
Ms. Beganovic: Fashion District in New York is my second Home
Ms. Beganovic, can you say for the Sarajevo Times when did you start designing? How it began? Why did you decide to become a fashion designer? It's really hard to…
Anthony London: Sport helps to build good people
Interview by Maja Ručević Photo by Sulejman Omerbašić Biography: Born in 1971 in Victoria, Canada, Anthony London has taken on many positions in the realm of human rights protection,…
Guitar has been in my arms for over 40 years
Interview by Nermin Burzić Translated by Maja Ručević Miroslav Tadić (1959) was born in Tuzla. After his studies in Italy and ex-Yugoslavia, he completed his formal education in the USA.…
The key to good photography is communication with people
Professional photographer Vanja Lisac By: Nevena Šarenac The famous photographer Vanja Lisac in an interview for "Sarajevo Times" points out that the photography is a tradition in her family, but…
Sabina Vajraća: ”Film Has An Element of Magic In It That Fascinates Me”
By Medina Malagić Sabina Vajraća is a young and talented woman who possesses a multitude of talents. Born and raised in Banja Luka, she left B&H when the war began…
Creating a positive image of B&H!
Interview with Director of the Sarajevo Film Festival Mirsad Purivatra By Nevena Sarenac Sarajevo already got the festival colors and a large number of tourists have arrived in our city…
Damir Imamović: ‘’Sevdah is A Specific Genre of Poetry and Music With Oriental Influences’’
Damir Imamović has become widely known for his unique style of musical interpretation of the traditional musical genre of Sevdah music. While describing himself as a traditional Sevdah musician, Damir…
The Rise of Stand-Up Comedy in BiH
By: Medina Malagić While stand-up comedy enjoys a ubiquitous presence throughout the world, over the past few months in BiH the roots of a stand-up comedy scene in BiH have…
“To know we are not alone is one of the most important things to a human being’’
Singer-Songwriter Bob Ryan On Art, Storytelling, Music and Bosnia By: Medina Malagić Singer-Songwriter Bob Ryan began writing at a young age. For him, writing was the tool that he began…
Using Traditional Wear As A Source For Fashion Innovation and Inspiration
Fashion Designer Aida Korman By: Medina Malagić Aida Korman is a fashion designer from Bosnia-Herzegovina. After creating her own fashion label in the Czech Republic during the 1990’s, Aida went…
Project born out of love towards unique things
Irma Marković, creator of unique jewellery ‘Precious Jewelry’ By Maša Branković She is an art teacher, but above all she is a wife and mother of two year old girl.…
Sarajevo Is a City That I Still Love
Srđan Vuletić, film director “Sarajevo Times” had the opportunity to speak with filmmaker Srđan Vuletić. His feature film ''Ljeto u Zlatnoj Dolini'' (Summer in the Golden Valley) premiered in 2003…
The Endurance of the Spirit of Sarajevo
Bill Carter, writer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, photographer and journalist By Medina Malagić Bill Carter’s deeply personal book ‘Fools Rush In’ chronicles his experiences during the siege of Sarajevo. Bill…
A Peculiar Look at Sarajevo Through The Eyes of Jim Marshall
Jim Marshall, photographer By: Medina Malagić Photographer Jim Marshall presented his exhibition of photographs in Galerija Boris Smoje in Sarajevo on Saturday, 6 April entitled “There is a light that…
My creations are being ordered all over the world
Selma Starfinger, BiH fashion designer with successful career in New York By: Maša Branković Venture into the professional fashion world for Selma Starfinger started in 2005 in Berlin. After…
America is a country of great possibilities
Alma Telibečirević, artist and PR manager Sarajevo professional painter and PR manager Alma Telibečirević is a well-known face of BiH public scene. This freelance PR and project manager has participated…
Sarajevo is a Place Where People Still Know How to Appreciate the Simple Things in Life
Nicholas Semwogerere, alias Smooth Deep, hip hop artist and a great friend of Bosnia and Herzegovina “Sarajevo Times” had the opportunity to speak with Nicholas Semwogerere, a rapper from Great…
I’m living my dream
(Photograph: Amela Šabić) “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of…
We are ready to present ourselves at the London Fashion Week!’
Association of fashion professionals and costume designers Modiko The Association of fashion professionals and costume designers Modiko got an opportunity to participate at the global British Council project, of the…
I wish for an MTV award in 2013!
Maja Nurkić, B&H new music star There is so much I want to share with other people, and I have so much to say, but I'm afraid to do it…
