On the occasion of Tunisia’s participation in the First Mosaic Festival in Belgrade, H.E. Mrs. Imen Laajili Ammari, ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia in Belgrade, organised a cocktail reception at the Heritage House (Kuća legata).
H.E. Mrs. Imen LAAJILI AMMARI, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia in Belgrade, offered a cocktail, at the Heritage House of Belgrade, on July 10th, 2024, on the occasion of the participation of Tunisia as “Guest of Honor” in the mosaic festival of Belgrade at its 4th session, represented by the work of Tunisian mosaic artists and professors, Mr. Bady Essid JABALLAH, Mr. Karim Kraiem and Mrs. Hana Krichen.
The event was an occasion to gather the diplomatic community accredited in Belgrade, as well as Serbian artists and friends of Tunisia, sharing with them the Tunisian history and culture of mosaics which goes back to 1200 B.C.
In her welcoming address, the Ambassador of Tunisia indicated that one significant movement of contemporary mosaic art in Tunisia is the shift towards using eco-friendly and recycled materials. This trend not only reflects a commitment to sustainability but also adds new textures and dimensions to the artworks, making them more relevant to today’s environmental discourse.
Tunisian artists introduced the mosaics to the public and popular sphere to be part of social and medical projects by working with the government and the municipalities. Mosaics in public spaces, such as murals and street art, bring art closer to the everyday lives of Tunisians. These installations not only beautify urban areas but also provoke thought by addressing social issues.
Tunisia which has one of the largest and the most beautiful collection of mosaics in the world is using mosaics, today, to help autistic children to concentrate, as well as a therapy for women victims of domestic violence.
Tunisian participation to this Festival also included the organization of a conference and a workshop, on July 7th,2024, conducted by Mr. Bady Essid Jaballah and Mr. Karim Kraiem, at the Heritage House of Belgrade.
