Zagreb, Croatia

The final WOMCOM residency took place at Medika – Social Cultural Centre in Zagreb, home to the Autonomous Cultural Centre Attack. This venue had long been a cornerstone of Zagreb’s alternative cultural scene, providing a space for numerous events such as festivals, exhibitions, workshops, and more. The residency program, which ran from 8 to 22 September

2024, offered participants a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant creative community at Medika and develop their work within this dynamic, site-specific environment.

The residency’s theme focused on webcomics, with each participant creating a short comic tailored for digital platforms like

Instagram. Under the guidance of mentors Helena Janečić, Lea Kralj Jager, and Marko Dješka, the artists received practical instructions on adapting their comic pages for the webcomic format, covering both narrative and technical aspects. The program also included workshops and collaborative sessions that allowed the participants to explore new approaches to storytelling through digital comics.

Throughout the residency, participants had the chance to visit art studios in Zagreb specializing in screenprints, posters, and

illustrations created using the DIY technique. This provided additional insight into alternative art forms and further expanded their creative horizons. The residency fostered an immersive experience, encouraging interaction with local artists and members of the Medika community.

The residency culminated with the OHOHO festival of comics and street art, where the participating artists presented their works created during the residency.