More than a Museum? The Role of Memorial Museums in the Culture of Remembrace of World War II in Yugoslavia

The cult of remembrance played an important role in Yugoslavia after WWII. Since the years of occupation were also marked by a civil war fought in the country, the newly established communist government was aware of how significant monuments were for collective memor y and nation-building. After initially erecting several modest monuments, large complexes were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Monuments were integrated into larger thematic areas designed to create a comprehensive experience for visitors. Museums were one of the key elements of these memorial parks and complexes. The main focus of this article is on the role of memorial museums in the complex culture of remembrance in socialist Yugoslavia. ; Kult sećanja je igrao značajnu ulogu u Jugoslaviji posle Drugog svetskog rata. Pošto je građanski rat takođe obeležio godine okupacije u zemlji, novoustanovljena komunistička vlast je bila svesna značaja spomenika za građenje koleksymbolisedanja i nacionalnog identiteta. Posle velikog broja skromnijih ostvarenja, veliki kompleksi su počeli ga se grade tokom šezdesetih i sedamdesetih godina. Spomenik je postao deo većeg područja sa pejzažem posebno dizajniranim da stvori iskustvo za posetioca. Jedan od ključnih elemenata memorijalnih parkova i kompleksa su bili muzeji. Glavni fokus ovog rada biće da se ispita uloga muzeja u okviru kompleksne kulture sećanja u socijalističkoj Jugoslaviji. ; International Conference, Theocharakis Foundation for Fine Arts & Music, Athens, 23‒24 November 2023