Crack! Festival (IT)

Location: Rome, Italy
Website: crack.forteprenestino.net

Focused on underground comics, self-publishing, and street art, Crack! serves as a hub for independent artists who challenge mainstream narratives through their work. Many Balkan creators find a platform here to explore themes like gender politics, social justice, and feminism. The festival fosters a DIY ethos, encouraging artistic collaboration across borders and empowering marginalized voices in the comics and street art world.