ČAČAK – THE CITY OF MURALS

In recent years, Čačak has emerged as one of the most recognisable centres of urban art in Serbia. Thanks to the large number of murals adorning its buildings, the media have rightly dubbed it the “City of Murals”.

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Behind this transformation stands the collective gathered around the event Days of Urban Culture (DUK).

Over the past decade, DUK has left a strong and lasting mark on the city’s visual identity. More than 130 murals have been painted across Čačak so far, covering around 7,000 square metres of wall surfaces. The projects have involved over 100 artists from Serbia and abroad, turning the city into a meeting point of diverse styles, artistic approaches and cultural influences.

Beyond their aesthetic value, DUK’s projects also carry a pronounced social dimension. Among them is the first mural in Serbia created for blind and visually impaired people, making urban art more accessible and inclusive.

The collective’s largest and most demanding project to date was the painting of the former Žitopromet grain silos, a structure rising 38 metres high. Work on this mural lasted an entire month and represented a significant logistical and artistic undertaking, transforming an industrial facility into a new city landmark.

This year, Days of Urban Culture marks ten years of its existence. To celebrate the anniversary, an exhibition dedicated to the collective’s work and development over the past decade will open on 20 December at the Cultural Centre in Čačak. The jubilee offers an opportunity to reflect on DUK’s contribution not only to the urban landscape of Čačak, but also to the contemporary cultural scene of Serbia.