Established in 2012, the gallery addresses the genocide in Srebrenica not as a closed historical chapter, but as a living, globally relevant issue.
Photographer Tarik Samarah, the gallery’s founder and author of its permanent exhibition, sees the space as one of curatorial ethics, visual testimony, and public responsibility.
“We believe that culture has the power to change consciousness. Art and culture do not depict tragedies to shock, but to educate, open dialogue, and remind society of its responsibility toward truth and human dignity.”
Gallery 11/07/95 has been featured in the 2025 edition of The European Cities Collection by National Geographic Traveller UK as one of the key cultural experiences in Europe. Samarah sees this recognition as a validation of a mission that goes beyond local or national boundaries.
“It is important that Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the place that gives voice to the experience of the Srebrenica genocide – not only because of the past but also for the future. Sarajevo carries a layered history, but also a special responsibility to publicly speak about what is often silenced.”
At the heart of the permanent exhibition are black-and-white photographs from Samarah’s monograph Srebrenica, transformed through spatial narration into a powerful visual and emotional experience. Through temporary exhibitions, video works, and documentary segments, Gallery 11/07/95 continuously fosters a space for interpretation rather than mere remembrance.
“The culture of remembrance should not be limited to specific dates or formal ceremonies. Its essence lies in continuous presence-a constant reminder that calls for responsible witnessing and the nurturing of collective consciousness.”
The gallery does not shy away from difficult themes. On the contrary, it confronts them and offers a language through which they can be expressed. Through art, it reminds us that remembrance is an act of resistance, and that ethical testimony is a foundation of identity, especially in Sarajevo, a city of layered history and enduring memory.
Gallery 11/07/95 has been featured in the 2025 edition of The European Cities Collection by National Geographic Traveller UK as one of the key cultural experiences in Europe.
