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CIM in Vienna: A City Where Ideas Meet Before They Become Projects
Vienna doesn’t leave much room for improvisation. Everything about it feels precise, almost predetermined. That’s exactly why, when the energy of creative industries enters such an environment, an interesting contrast emerges - a blend of structure and spontaneity, system and idea. In that space, somewhere between history and modernity, the CIM Vienna - Networking Event: The Alchemy of Connection took place. An event that doesn’t try to impress with numbers, but with relationships.
CIM Forum in Vienna: HEDONIST Among Partners of a Major Step Toward Europe
In the heart of Vienna, at the very entrance to the impressive Hofburg, the CIM Vienna - Networking Event will take place on April 15, an event that confirms the growing position of the CIM Forum on the European map of creative industries. The organizer, CIM Forum Kotor, is utilizing this gathering as a crucial step toward international networking and closer integration with the European Union market, at a time when Montenegro marks two decades of independence and intensifies its European path.
Mikijev zabavnik: Childhood Between the Pages
There are things that never truly disappear, even when they’ve long vanished from newsstands. They no longer carry the scent of fresh print, nor do they wait for us on shelves next to sweets and stickers, yet they live somewhere deeper – in memory. One of those things is Mikijev zabavnik, the magazine generations grew up with.
Branka Katić for HEDONIST: I Was Captivated by the Beauty and Fairytale Charm of Trebinje
“This is my first time in Trebinje, and I am completely captivated by the beauty and fairytale charm of this city. What makes it especially emotional for me is the fact that a young Nebojša Glogovac once ran through these very streets, growing up to become one of the greatest actors our region has ever known. It is a beautiful city - now I understand why Nebojša loved it so much, why he always spoke about it, and why he wanted to return here with his family”.
Dream Jobs: When a Hobby Becomes a Paycheck
Imagine your job is to travel, taste gourmet food, test luxury hotels, or simply do what you love. It may sound like a fantasy, but these kinds of professions truly exist today. The line between hobbies and careers has never been thinner, and modern lifestyles have opened the door to jobs that once seemed like pure imagination.
CIM AWARDS 2026 Jury Announced: 20 Names Shaping the Regional Creative Scene
Ahead of the fifth, юбilee edition of the CIM Forum, set to take place from May 28 to 31, 2026, in Kotor, the international jury for CIM AWARDS 2026 has been officially unveiled - an impressive lineup of 20 renowned experts from the fields of creative industries, media, communications, and design.
Banja Luka Comic Shop: A Reminder of Childhood
Mister No is a New Yorker, a World War II veteran, and a pilot who, in the late 1950s, leaves everything behind to seek a different life in South America - settling in the Brazilian town of Manaus. He is a man running from the pressures of modern life, a charming drifter who skillfully avoids the trap of marriage. However, “Mister No” is also the name of a comic shop in Banja Luka, which was recently opened in the Nova Varoš neighborhood.
The Oldest Restaurant in the World Is Hidden in the Heart of Salzburg
In the world of gastronomy, many places offer exceptional food. But only a few can offer something more - time. That is exactly the experience provided by St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, a restaurant where meals have been served since as far back as the year 803.
How a Self-Taught Photographer from Gradiška Made It into Global Media
Višeslav Kodžo Berić, a restaurateur and pizza maker from Gradiška, has gained widespread recognition for his passion for photography. Through mystical landscapes, portraits, fashion, and conceptual photography, he captivates thousands daily on social media and specialized online platforms.
Slow Is the New Luxury: A Story of Pottery
In an era of accelerated living, where everything is measured by speed and efficiency, there are places where time slows down, and creation takes on a completely new significance. Pottery is exactly such a space - a blend of craft and art that embodies both discipline and freedom.
Jelena Medić: My Interest Is the Human Being
In the fifth issue of HEDONIST Magazine, published in 2021, we spoke with Jelena Medić, an artist whose black-and-white photographs replaced the colorful chaos of election campaign posters. We bring this story from the HEDONIST archive as a reminder of narratives that remain relevant - and which now receive their online premiere.
How Is an Oscar Won?
When choosing which film to watch, many people instinctively turn to movies that have won an Oscar. The assumption is simple: if a film has received the most prestigious award in cinema, it must be among the best and most artistically accomplished. But is that always the case? How does a film actually end up on the list of Oscar nominees? What qualities must it possess, and what requirements must it meet?
When Comics Smelled Like Adventure: Childhood with Zlatna Serija
Some childhoods are remembered for games in the yard, first bicycles, or long summer evenings. Others are remembered for their thin, colorful comic book issues, which smelled of fresh printing ink and promised adventure on every page.
Why Melbourne Is the Best City in the World
There are cities known for their impressive skyscrapers. Others are famous for histories that stretch back thousands of years. And then some cities possess something harder to describe - an energy that makes people want to stay. Melbourne is exactly that kind of place. The Australian metropolis has been named the best city in the world for 2026.
Ghost Cities: Places Where Nature Defeated Man
There are places in the world where time appears to have stood still. Cities that were once full of life, people, and everyday bustle now stand abandoned, slowly surrendering to nature. Streets once filled with cars are now covered in grass, houses crumble under the weight of time, and silence has become their only resident.
Zlatan Vidović for HEDONIST: Black Humor Is Our Natural Defense Mechanism
Actor Zlatan Vidović told HEDONIST magazine that the story of the film Biće novih leta, inspired by a true event from Banja Luka, immediately won him over with its warmth and local authenticity. However, he also points out that he quickly realized the film’s message goes far beyond the borders of any single city.
With the Support of UNESCO, Kotor Brings Together Creative Professionals from the Region
CIM Forum 2026 will place an even stronger focus this year on connecting the region’s creative sector, with one of its central programs being the CC4WBs Networking Event, scheduled to take place in Kotor from May 28 to 30.
Gvozden Đurić for HEDONIST: People Often Travel to Confirm the Image They Have of Themselves
Somewhere between the irony of modern life and the human need to preserve the illusion of happiness, the film There Will Be New Summers was born - a witty and emotional story about family, pressure, and togetherness. Director Gvozden Đurić spoke with HEDONIST about how the film came to life, the messages it conveys, and his perspective on contemporary society.
Psychologist for HEDONIST: We Are All Hedonists - The Question Is Whether We Know It
While some people feel happy only when speeding down the highway in a sports car, for others, pleasure is a glass of wine and a cigar in the quiet of nature, and for yet others, it is a generous meal, favorite music, or simply a sunny day. And each of them is right.
