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Dozens of bizarre futuristic monuments appear out of place jutting from the varied landscape of the former Yugoslavia—ghostlike echoes of a country that no longer exists.
The unique style of the Yugoslavian monuments—which looked to Western modernism for inspiration—is objectively much different from the representative art found in its Soviet neighbors.
Yugoslavia was an anomaly: a socialist state that allowed free travel to the West and promoted “self-management,” unlike the Soviet Union.
Different symbols in public art reflect the particular style of past or current regimes, and taking notice uncovers layers of history of a place hiding in plain sight.
This creative architectural design as erected for honoring towards Battle of Kozara.
This interesting stuff was created as a monument to the revolution at Grmec.
Ilirska Bistrica is just a weird sculpture in Slovenia. I don’t have more data about this so appreciate any help from Slovenian friends
Designed by Bogdan Bogdanović and unveiled in 1966, these Stone Flowers serves as a reminder of the atrocities perpetrated in the Jasenovac concentration camp.

The camp was established and operated solely by the governing Ustaše regime rather than by Nazi Germany.
This monument represents the liberty of Sanski Most in Bosnia.
Located on the Smetovi mountain; the monument was built in 1968. It is dedicated to fallen fighters of Zenica Partisan Detachment – an anti-Nazi resistance movement.
This spomenik at Sinj commemorates the 24 executed fighters of the 1st Split Partisan Detachment who were executed on this spot by Ustaše forces after they were captured in the process of rebelling against Axis occupation.
Three Fists Monument at Bubanj Memorial Park, Niš, Serbia. Located in Bubanj Park, site of the execution of more than 10,000 Serbian citizens. The three concrete clenched fists rising from beneath the earth represent the men, women, and children defying the enemy.
Inside the Ilinden (Makedonium) Monument, Krusevo, Macedonia.
Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Built in 1965 to honor the local Yugoslav Partisans who died during World War II.
Detailed view of the Monument Moslavina in Podgaric, Croatia.
I have noticed this topic become very popular.

So I'm gonna make part 2.

Abandoned monuments from former Soviet union countries
Part 2 https://twitter.com/DrAlakbarov/status/1238941588132421634
This monument is dedicated to the soldiers who freed the city of Knin, Croatia from the fascists during World War II.

Photo: Jan Kempenaers
The Kadinjača Memorial Complex commemorates those who died during the Battle of Kadinjača.

Photo: Jan Kempenaers
Built in 1949, this one was designed by Vojin Bakić and is dedicated to the fallen fighters of the Yugoslav front.

Photo: Jan Kempenaers
This sculpture was built in 1973 and designed by Bogdan Bogdanovic. It is dedicated to the long mining tradition in Kosovo.

Photo: Jan Kempenaers
This monument is in Korenica, on the border of Croatia and Bosnia. It commemorates Yugoslavia’s victory in World War II. It has reportedly since been torn down.

Photo: Jan Kempenaers
Yugoslavia was quick to adopt a new aesthetic, influenced by the art scene in the Slavic and Jewish diaspora communities in the United Sates. The abstract-expressionism of David Smith and Mark Rothko soon enough became a hallmark of Yugoslavian identity.
Spomenik in Montenegro.
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Monument to Fallen fighters of WWII (Spomenik Palim Borcima U Drugom Svjetskom Ratu), Nikšić, Montenegro
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