Image of War – Museum

Image of War – Museum has recently opened in Zagreb, Croatia.

“War should belong only in a museum along with other things from the past.” Above all, this motto is the primary motivation for “Image of War” photography museum.

The purpose

First of all, the museum’s purpose is to respond to the increasing trivialization of war and, also, its consequences. Furthermore, it is self-evident that the public discourse regarding wars  has become callous and, also,  indifferent, even though we lived through a certainly horrific conflict. Therefore, we still feel today its social as well as economic consequences.

Up Close & Personal

The current exhibition Up Close and Personal: War in Croatia deals with the conflict in Croatia between 1991 and 1995. Exhibits work on an unbiased platform from the perspective of a variety of world-renowned photographers (including top Americans photographers Christopher Morris, Ron Haviv and Paul Loewe).

First of all, 0wners established the museum on their own. Even more, they want it to be entirely independent of governmental and other institutions. To that end, they planned and financed the location as well as exhibits ourselves.

Furthermore, they hope that the importance of this issue will spur support from a like-minded grassroots community in order to bring this project, finally, to completion.

Most noteworthy: Their mission’s goal is not only to raise the awareness of the evils of war but also to have a charitable function. Above all,  with part of each admission ticket being donated to victims of war.

Also, you can find out more details from their website or Facebook.