Forum slovanskih kultur / Forum of Slavic Cultures

13/10/2026

Two weeks ago, Bled hosted the 🌾ŽIVA Awards 2026 🌾and an international gathering dedicated to this year’s theme, “𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.”

One of the conference highlights was Noah Charney’s talk on Slavic mythology and folklore, exploring what stories of vampires, werewolves and other mythical beings reveal about our fears, beliefs and relationship with nature.

🎥 First premiered at the ŽIVA Awards ceremony, the video offers a glimpse into the themes and conversations that bring us together through the Forum of Slavic Cultures.

In this video, Noah Charney, author and art historian, introduces t...

08/10/2026

🌾A new visual story for ŽIVA 2026

This year’s ŽIVA 2026 catalogue was designed by Slovenian designer Tomato Košir (), who also created the visual identity of the Forum of Slavic Cultures.
With his distinctive and thoughtful approach, Tomato has given ŽIVA a fresh visual language – one that beautifully complements this year’s theme, Myth and Memory in the Slavic Cultural Space.

Explore this year’s nominees and discover more about the conference theme: https://www.fsk.si/projects/ziva/ -df_157447/1/

07/10/2026

✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 ✨

A few highlights from the first-ever stand-alone 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 in Bled - from inspiring projects and presentations to the Award Ceremony at Bled Castle.

A look back at the people, moments and ideas that brought 𝗛𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 to life.

07/10/2026

🌾 A few more glimpses from ŽIVA 2026 in Bled. 🌾

Meet the ŽIVA 2026 jury - museum professionals who brought their expertise, experience and perspectives to this year’s selection process.

The photos that follow capture some of the moments from the conference and Museum Marketplace, where museums and cultural institutions from across the region came together to share ideas, present their work, exchange experiences and connect with colleagues.

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