A digital archive of women artists from the Balkans, 19th–20th century
We increase the visibility of women artists from the Balkans and make their achievements accessible through careful research and documentation.
Our Vision
ABU aims to grow into the leading digital archive of women artists from the Balkans, raising awareness — through institutional collaborations, educational programs, and publications — of women who made art at a time when it was even harder to carve out that path.
Our Mission
ABU's mission is to raise visibility and improve access to knowledge and information about the lives of women artists who worked in the Balkans during the 19th and 20th centuries.
What Will Arhiva Balkanskih Umetnica Include?
This platform will expand as research progresses — here's what we're working on:
Artist profiles
Biographies, timelines, and key contexts for each artist's practice.
Artworks
Selected artworks with medium, location, and ownership details, where available.
Sources & references
Bibliographies and archival references to support further study.
Geography & networks
Regional connections across the Balkans and beyond, with institutional links.
Periods & movements
Navigation by century, medium, and historical context.
Updates as research grows
New profiles and revisions will be published as materials are added and verified.