Ready for the cultural shock of the year? Pavel Surov, a Serbian graphic artist, has taken over Bratislava Castle with his exhibition “Tron,” running until September 1st. But this isn’t just any exhibition – it’s an explosion of Balkan tradition in graphic form that will open your eyes and maybe even change how you see folk costumes and culture!
What is “Tron”? It’s a collection of graphic allegories showcasing the richness and diversity of folk costumes from Serbs, Slovaks, Hungarians, Rusyns, Bunjevci, Šokci, and other Balkan peoples. Surov doesn’t just display traditional elements; he “boldly composes” them into original perspectives that will make you look twice.
The premiere of this exhibition wasn’t in some local museum but in China – in Beijing, Nanjing, and Taian! After that, it traveled to Berlin, and now it has finally taken the place it deserves – Bratislava Castle, one of Slovakia’s top tourist and cultural attractions.
Surov said his “graphics of warriors, angels, countesses, queens, and empresses” deserve the phenomenal space offered by the Castle of Maria Theresa. And he’s not alone – the exhibition is supported by the Slovak Ministry of Culture, with State Secretary Tibor Bernatak and many public figures attending the opening.
The organizers are the Slovak National Museum, the Historical Museum, and the Cultural Center Kisač, with financial support from the city of Novi Sad. So this isn’t just an art event; it’s an example of how culture can connect peoples and countries.
If you thought you’ve seen it all in the art world, think again. Pavel Surov’s “Tron” is here to surprise you, make you laugh, and make you rethink tradition in a totally new way. And if you’re in Bratislava before September 1st, don’t miss the chance to see Balkan folk costumes through the eyes of one of today’s boldest artists.
And honestly – who else can say they’ve seen a queen or empress in graphic form that’s both traditional and modern? If you’ve got an opinion, a joke, or just want to say “wow,” you know where to drop a comment. Art is for talking, right?
