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About
ARTRO is a platform dedicated to promoting contemporary Montenegrin art and preserving traditional artistic crafts as part of our intangible cultural heritage.
Our mission is to connect Montenegrin artists with the international stage, enhance their visibility, and create a space for creative dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression.
Through exhibitions, workshops, international projects, and collaboration with the diaspora, we build bridges between local creators and the world—driven by the belief that cultural identity flourishes through the exchange of experiences, ideas, and artistic practices.
Mission
ARTRO’s mission is to:
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Increase the visibility of Montenegrin artists on both the national and international stage.
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Connect the Montenegrin diaspora with the contemporary art scene.
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Create a dynamic cultural space where tradition becomes an inspiration for new, internationally relevant artistic narratives.
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Preserve and reinterpret artistic crafts as a vital part of cultural identity.
Team
At the helm of ARTRO is Kristina Kestner, an art historian and specialist in contemporary and modern art, with many years of experience in cultural projects and international cooperation. As the founder and artistic director, Kristina develops programs that connect Montenegrin creators with audiences and partners worldwide, believing that art has the power to build communities, preserve heritage, and open new horizons.
Kristina Kestner
Founder & Creative Director
Jovana Smolović
Event & Marketing Manager
Mia Kestner
PR Manager
About The Gallery
The ARTRO Gallery will be an open space where tradition meets contemporary artistic expression.
Through carefully curated exhibitions, visitors will have the opportunity to discover works by Montenegrin artists from both the country and the diaspora, as well as explore reinterpretations of traditional craftsmanship within a contemporary context.
The gallery will serve as a place of inspiration, exchange, and education—where artists, art enthusiasts, and the wider public come together to shape a new vision for Montenegro’s cultural scene.