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Spomeniky: Balkan brutalist monuments PHOTO BOOK

3 photographers and 21 monuments in 30 days. Our quest leads to amazing Balkan post-WWII monuments.

Spomeniky: Balkan brutalist monuments PHOTO BOOK

3 photographers and 21 monuments in 30 days. Our quest leads to amazing Balkan post-WWII monuments.

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Prague, Czech Republic

$260 USD 6 backers

2% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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Overview

David Rubek, Šimon Levitner and Petr Pustina are the group of visual artists and photographers formed around the simple ambition. To capture vanishing relics of mankind history. Their first trip leads to Balkan post-WWII monuments in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia.

Our Mission

We are a small Prague-based group of visual artists and photographers formed around the simple ambition. To capture vanishing relics of mankind history. Our first quest leads to amazing Balkan post-WWII monuments known as "spomeniks"

Didn't heard about the Balkan "spomeniks" yet? Then check them out on Pinterest or on our Facebook Page. Sure, you'll love them. We are going to shoot these amazing monuments, but also process information on the construction of these sculptures, to look for the stories of their creators, to do interviews with witnesses and their family members. And we - our group and you, the supporters on Indiegogo, will self-publish the beautiful book.

Petrova Gora concept by Vojin Bakić (1974, completed 1981)

30 days, 21 monuments, 3 photographers

During our 30 days Balkan trip, we will visit 21 monuments in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia.

The monuments we will visit in alphabetical order: Čačak, Grmeč, Ilirska Bistrica, Jasenovac, Kadinjača, Kolašin, Kosmaj, Kozara, Kragujevac, Makljen, Nikšić, Ostra, Petrova Gora, Podgarić, Sanski Most, Sisak, Slabinja, Slobodiště, Tjentište, Vukovar and Zenica.

Kosmaj monument

With the generous support by you, the supporters on Indiegogo, we can self-publish the book full of photographs taken during our Balkan trip, accompanied by information about the monuments and their creators.

Analog style

Our aim is to achieve a technically and aesthetically perfect photographs that can serve as a record of current state of the monuments (some of them were abandoned and more or less devastated). We will shoot the monuments on medium format film on Sinar camera, which brings indisputable advantages for architectural photography.

Just for you

We will also create a smaller batch of collector's prints, enlargements and posters shot on black and white negatives, exclusively for you, the supporters on Indiegogo (see featured perks bellow). Also, as a backer you will receive a PDF version of the book, regardless the chosen perk. Every backer will get PDF version of the book.

Jasenovac monument, artwork by Šimon Levitner

Support the free culture

We believe in free culture. That's why we will publish all* photographs taken during our balkan trip in the extended free library on our website under creative commons license, that anybody can freely use the photographs in their works.

*except 6 photographs reserved for collector's prints (see Perks)

Sharing is caring

Please, help us to spread the word about this campaign. Share it on Facebook, tweet it, email it, tell the friends.

The more people will find this project meaningful, the more likely it will be successful.

Please, help us to make it happen

With your support, we can make it happen. The real book, the beautiful one. Please, pre-order the book here on Indiegogo or grab some other perks. Together, we can make it happen.

Thanks!

-David, Šimon, Petr and Pavel

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Collector's poscards

Postcards from our collector’s edition, featuring original Spomeniky artworks by Šimon Levitner. Get one, set of six, or whole 21 pcs set.

Kosmaj monument, artwork by Šimon Levitner

Bizarre souvenir

They sell souvenirs like this at Kozara monument. Featuring dictator Tito. Get one - see the Postcard + bizarre souvenir perk.

SHAPES limited photoset

100 pcs limited edition of 6 photographs taken by Šimon Levitner in a postcard format, packed in original Spomeniky envelope.

KLEMENT GOTTWALD limited photoset

100 pcs limited edition of 6 signed photographs taken by David and Šimon during the shooting of “Klement Gottwald-Communist Terrorist” music video (see the music video bellow) for Michael Kocáb - musician, who's band was banned by Czechoslovak communist regime and who after the Velvet revolution became the leader of a Parliament commission which negotiated the repatriation of Soviet soldiers from then-Czechoslovakia.

UNDERWATER limited photoset

100 pcs limited edition of 6 photographs taken by David Rubek and Šimon Levitner when they were shooting the “Underwater” music video (see the music video bellow) feat. Nick McCabe (The Verve, Black Submarine) in London.

MASCHINEN limited print

Unique set of three prints featuring artworks for the 'Intercontinental cyber-band' Die alten Maschinen. Frames not-included. See the music video bellow.

YELLOW BOX limited print

10 pcs limited lambda print. Photo by Šimon Levitner. Frame not-included.

PUZZLE print - just one copy

Lambda print of Šimon Levitner's artwork. Frame not-included. ONLY 1 COPY

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Spomeniky PHOTO BOOK

$50 USD

Get the physical copy of the book full of photos taken during our balkan trip, accompanied by info about the monuments and their creators. The first 100 copies are signed & numbered, reserved for you, the supporters on Indiegogo. Pre-order the book and help us make it happen. Thank you! Your name will be featured in the book and related works.

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Thank you!

$10 USD

We will thank you via email and your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Set of SPOMENIKY wallpapers

$15 USD

Get full set of 21 original wallpapers, created exclusively for IGG supporters. 21 original artworks in four different resolutions to cover all devices (84 files). See the images in campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Local postcard

$20 USD

We will buy a local postcard featuring one of the monuments, sign it and send it to you straight from our trip. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Signed collector’s postcard

$25 USD

We will send you signed collector’s postcard featuring original Spomeniky artwork by Šimon Levitner. Check out the campaign description to see the artworks. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Postcard + bizarre souvenir

$35 USD

We will send you signed collector’s postcard featuring original Spomeniky artwork by Šimon Levitner and some bizarre souvenir from our balkan trip, something like a magnet with Tito (check out the pic. in campaign desc.). Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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SHAPES photographs

$40 USD

100 pcs limited edition of 6 photographs taken by Šimon Levitner. Postcard size, packed in original Spomeniky envelope, see the picture in campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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UNDERWATER photographs

$40 USD

100 pcs limited edition of 6 photographs taken by David Rubek and Šimon Levitner during the shooting of “Underwater” music video (feat. Nick McCabe - The Verve, Black Submarine). See the pic. and vid. in campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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KLEMENT GOTTWALD photographs

$40 USD

100 pcs limited edition of 6 signed photographs taken by David and Šimon during the shooting of “Klement Gottwald-Communist Terrorist” music video for Michael Kocab. More details, picture and video in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Set of collector's postcards

$45 USD

Get signed set of 6 random postcards from our collector’s edition, featuring original Spomeniky artworks by Šimon Levitner. Buy this perk again-and-again to collect all 21 artworks. See the artworks in the campaign desc. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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KOSMAJ limited print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited print of KOSMAJ monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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PODGARIĆ limited print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited print of PODGARIĆ monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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JASENOVAC limited print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited print of JASENOVAC monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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TJENTIŠTE limited print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited prints of TJENTIŠTE monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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KOZARA limited print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited print of KOZARA monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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PETROVA GORA ltd. print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited print of PETROVA GORA monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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KRAGUJEVAC limited print 1-10

$100 USD

The first 10 copies of the 100 pcs limited print of KRAGUJEVAC monument artwork by Šimon Levitner (from num. 11 to 100 price will go up). 50x60 cm, signed and numbered lambda print. See the artworks in the campaign description. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Collector's print 25x30 cm

$110 USD

Get signed and numbered collector’s print of photograph of your choice. Size 25x30 cm, hi-quality lambda print. Collector’s prints are limited to 100 pcs. There will be 6 different photographs taken during our balkan trip to choose from. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Collector's print 50x60 cm

$150 USD

Get signed and numbered collector’s print of photograph taken during our balkan trip of your choice. Size 50x60 cm, hi-quality lambda print. Collector’s prints are limited to 100 pcs. There will be 6 different photographs to choose from. Your name will be featured in the list of donors, in the book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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YELLOW BOX limited print

$160 USD

10 pcs. limited edition print. YELLOW BOX by Šimon Levitner. Size 50x60 cm / 19.7x23.6 inches, high quality lambda print. See the picture in campaign description.

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PUZZLE print - just one copy

$190 USD

PUZZLE by Šimon Levitner. Get the only copy of this collector's print. Size 50x60 cm / 19.7x23.6 inches, high quality lambda print. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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3x collector's print 25x30 cm

$290 USD

Get set of 3 signed 25x30 cm hi-quality lambda prints of the photographs of your choice. Photographs will be taken during our balkan trip and there will be 6 different photographs to choose from. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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MASCHINEN limited prints

$320 USD

Unique set of 3 limited prints featuring three artworks for the 'Intercontinental cyber-band' Die alten Maschinen. Frames not-included. Size 50x60 cm / 19.7x23.6 inches, high quality lambda print. See the artworks and the music video in campaign description. Your name will be featured on our site, in the book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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3x collector's print 50x60 cm

$390 USD

Get set of 3 signed 50x60 cm hi-quality lambda prints of the photographs of your choice. Photographs will be taken during our balkan trip and there will be 6 different photographs to choose from. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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6x collector's print 25x30 cm

$550 USD

Get all 6 collector’s prints of photographs taken during our balkan trip. 25x30 cm signed and numbered hi-quality lambda print. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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6x collector's print 50x60 cm

$690 USD

Get all 6 collector’s prints of photographs taken during our balkan trip. 50x60 cm signed and numbered hi-quality lambda print. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the Spomeniky book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Prints + BOOK + postcards

$990 USD

Get all 6 collector’s prints (size 50x60 cm, signed and numbered high quality lambda print) + signed PHOTOBOOK + full set of 21 original collector’s postcards. Your name will be featured in the list of donors on our website, in the book and related works by Spomeniky team.

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Become project’s maecenas

$10,000 USD

Can you afford to pay the whole project? And still think it’s a good idea? ;-) Then we'd like to invite you to become our maecenas. Your name will be featured prominently in the list of donors, in the book and related works by Spomeniky team. Of course you’ll get some perks too and you can join us on our trip. Thank you for generous donation!

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