The works of art were created by these artists who were affected by the war, each in their own way. As a member of the young generation, Mladen Miljanović had to spend years of his childhood and youth confronting war. Today he must struggle with the difficult social and political situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, as many others have to do. In the exhibition he deals with his transformation from soldier to artist.

The exhibition will last from April 13 to June 3, 2011 (Monday – Friday, 2 -6 p.m.), ArtPoint Gallery, Universitätsstraße 5, 1010 Vienna, www.kulturkontakt.or.at/artpoint.

Miljanović is the winner of the Henkel Art.Award. 2009 – the art competition of Henkel Central Eastern Europe (CEE), which has been targeting young artists in the Central and Eastern European region since 2002. The art prize features prize money of 7,000 euros, an exhibition in the artist’s native country and an individual exhibition at MUMOK in Vienna, including publication of an art catalogue. Mladen Miljanović’s exhibition at MUMOK Vienna entitled “Museum Service” was held from June to September 2010.

The Henkel Art.Award. serves to support and jump-start the professional careers of the artists. This long-term sponsoring commitment of Henkel CEE has already been crowned with success, convincingly demonstrated by the international exhibition successes of past Henkel Art.Award. winners such as Dan Perjovschi or Miha Strukelj.

Further information: http://www.artaward.henkel-cee.com or www.facebook.com/HenkelArtAward