The Center for Civic Education (CCE) organized the awarding of awards for the best visual presentation of the consequences of corruption in the EU Info Center in Podgorica, within the project “Let’s Corrupt the Museum”
On that
occasion, the executive director of the CCE, Daliborka Uljarević, assessed that
“Montenegro has a serious problem with corruption, which is not immune to
any society. An additional problem that Montenegro has lies in the inefficiency
and selectivity of competent institutions when it comes to sanctioning
corruption. ” She pointed to the preciousness of the view from the
perspective of the engaged artists, stating that such views are not frequent in
Montenegro. “Communication of the consequences of corruption through these
works can greatly help us in efforts to understand as many citizens as possible
the destructive consequences of corruption for the entire society in favor of
individuals from the structures of power.”
Miguel Magro-Gomez, program manager at the EU Delegation to Montenegro, has been quoted as the role of anti-corruption institutions in the EU, but added: “I believe that it is crucial that we have the most diverse actors who use their knowledge and talents we would make it clear that corruption is devastating for the sustainability of society. This includes artists. So I am happy that CGO, with partners, through this project, motivated the art community to express itself on this topic. Sometimes art work can say almost as much as public policy studies, research texts or reports of corruption. ” He also emphasized the added value of this project: “The artwork will not die out through this call, but will experience a new life through a project site where it will be presented with numerous documented corruption cases.”
Djordje Gregovic, Executive Director of NGO Za Druga, partner organizations in the project, said that art and corruption are remote concepts. “But we live in Montenegro with a high level of corruption in society. We are aware of the fact that art represents the transmission of thoughts, but the transfer of thoughts by giving new information, a new experience. All the papers received were more or less successful. The response was remarkable, and through all these works came the energy of society, the energy and potential of what is brought about by independent, independent, artistic and completely free thinking. “
Nikoleta Ćorović, the first participant, said she applied for the contest motivated by her personal interest in addressing the phenomenon of corruption. “I wanted to show my understanding of corruption. Corruption as a part of the show for broad popular masses, masks that fit everyone and behind which is a real face and the power a person can have and that is just a part of an image that is not motivating for the young and not be hopeful for a better tomorrow. It means a lot to me for the reward I received today because it appreciates my great work and effort, and I am very grateful for it. “
Dimitrije Benic, the second-placed participant, said: “I would like to primarily thank you for the opportunity to express my view of the existence of corruption in our country by practicing my freedom of speech through art and turning my criticism into action. I am also honored that in this way I have the opportunity to present my works to a wider auditorium. I am grateful for the award that will motivate me even more. “
The public call lasted for a month, totaling 55 papers received by 38 individuals and teams. The commission selected five best visual displays of the consequences of corruption, so the first prize and € 1 000 went to Nikoleta Ćorović for the illustration entitled Corruption consequences, second place and 700 € won Dimitrije Benić for an illustration called Muža, third place and 550 prize € won by Vladimir Cvijetić for video work titled Let’s put corruption in the museum, fourth place as well as the € 450 prize went to Vasilija Novaković and Dejan Popović for the illustration entitled Perionica – Peri Deri doo, and the fifth place and the prize of 350 € won is Bojana Mićunović, for the work entitled View Through the Fingers.
The public call lasted for a month, totaling 55 papers received by 38 individuals and teams. The commission selected five best visual displays of the consequences of corruption, so the first prize and € 1 000 went to Nikoleta Ćorović for the illustration entitled Corruption consequences, second place and 700 € won Dimitrije Benić for an illustration called Muža, third place and 550 prize € won by Vladimir Cvijetić for video work titled Let’s put corruption in the museum, fourth place as well as the € 450 prize went to Vasilija Novaković and Dejan Popović for the illustration entitled Perionica – Peri Deri doo, and the fifth place and the prize of 350 € won is Bojana Mićunović, for the work entitled View Through the Fingers.
The public call is part of the project “We place corruption in the museum”, which aims to strengthen the rule of law and quality of the European integration process of Montenegro, with a focus on contributing to the reduction of corruption through increasing the involvement of citizens and citizens of Montenegro in the fight against corruption at the local level. The CCE conducts the project in partnership with the NGO Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI) from Podgorica, NGO Bonum from Pljevlja, NGO UL Info from Ulcinj and NGO Za Drugaiz Petrovca, in cooperation with the Agency for Prevention of Corruption and the Ministry of Public Administration. The project is financed by the European Union Delegation in Montenegro, co-financed by the Ministry of Public Administration.
The public call lasted for a month, totaling 55 papers received by 38 individuals and teams. The commission selected five best visual displays of the consequences of corruption, so the first prize and € 1 000 went to Nikoleta Ćorović for the illustration entitled Corruption consequences, second place and 700 € won Dimitrije Benić for an illustration called Muža, third place and 550 prize € won by Vladimir Cvijetić for video work titled Let’s put corruption in the museum, fourth place as well as the € 450 prize went to Vasilija Novaković and Dejan Popović for the illustration entitled Perionica – Peri Deri doo, and the fifth place and the prize of 350 € won is Bojana Mićunović, for the work entitled View Through the Fingers.
The public call is part of the project “We place corruption in the museum”, which aims to strengthen the rule of law and quality of the European integration process of Montenegro, with a focus on contributing to the reduction of corruption through increasing the involvement of citizens and citizens of Montenegro in the fight against corruption at the local level. The CCE conducts the project in partnership with NGO Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI) from Podgorica, NGO Bonum from Pljevlja, NGO UL Info from Ulcinj and NGO Zadruga from Petrovac, in cooperation with the Agency for Prevention of Corruption and the Ministry of Public Administration. The project is financed by the European Union Delegation in Montenegro, co-financed by the Ministry of Public Administration.