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Galerija Manuš participated in miart, Milan, from March 3 to 6, 2025, presenting works by Kemil Bekteši.

Kemil Bekteši (b. 1997, Belgrade) is a Bosnian/Kosovar visual artist of Gorani origin. His work engages deeply with themes of identity, geopolitics, and nationality. He holds a master’s degree (2021) and a bachelor’s degree (2020) from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, where he was honored with the Golden Badge for outstanding academic achievements. In 2018/19, Bekteši studied contemporary art at the Faculdade de Belas Artes do Porto (Portugal). His artistic practice spans a variety of media, including public interventions, objects, and installations, with a particular focus on site- and time specific works. His art often reflects the cultural and political overlaps between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo — countries he has personally navigated throughout his life. Bekteši’s exploration of societal issues is often centered around the complex relations between nations, cultures, and histories, and how these are expressed in contemporary visual forms. His work examines both interpersonal and geopolitical dynamics, positioning him as a reflective voice in the ongoing
discourse on regional identity. In 2023, he participated in the WHW Academy in Zagreb, Croatia.
Bekteši has been recognized with several accolades, including the 2024 ZVONO Art Award for Young Visual Artists in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and was a finalist for the 2022 MANGELOS Award (YVAA) in Belgrade. Alongside his artistic practice, he teaches Painting at an Art High School in Sarajevo, where he currently lives.