Welcome!

Welcome to my website. My name is Jasmina Topić, and I am a writer and poet from Serbia. Alongside literature, I have a strong interest in exploring the connections between poetry—my primary artistic focus—and other forms of creative expression. Ever since I began writing, I have been fascinated by the ways poetry can interact with different artistic media. This has led me to participate in a variety of theatre and poetry performances, produce a DVD featuring video adaptations of my poems, create an audio CD on which speakers of different languages read my poetry, and, most recently, record a singer-songwriter album inspired by the poems from my still current poetry collection Temporary Residence.

Although I am primarily recognized on the Serbian and regional literary scene as a poet, I also write fiction, essays, and literary criticism. In addition, I work as an editor, moderator of literary events, and creative writing instructor. In 2012, I founded Najbolja, a contemporary poetry series based in Pančevo, Serbia, where I continue to serve as Editor-in-Chief. I am also the Editor-in-Chief of Rukopisi, the anthology of poetry and short fiction by emerging writers from the countries of the former Yugoslavia, published by the Pančevo Youth Center since 1976. For the past five years, I have been leading the Rukopisi Literary Workshop at the Pančevo Youth Center, as well as the online Small Poetry Workshop, mentoring aspiring writers and helping them develop their literary voices.

On this website you will find information about my work, a detailed biography, audio and video recordings, and an overview of both my past projects and current activities. I hope you will find the content engaging, informative, and inspiring. If my work resonates with you, I would be delighted to explore opportunities for collaboration.

Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to learn more about my work.

May art continue to inspire us all!

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MULTIMEDIA / EXHIBITIONS / MUSIC

Topić, Jasmina. Privremeni boravak. Musical album inspired by poetry book. Singer&composer: Topić, Jasmina. Musicians: Đurađ Šimić, Miona Caran, Goran Zmejkovski, Stefan Gaćeša. Udruženje književnika i knjiž. prevodilaca Pančeva & 3X2 Studio. Pančevo 2023.
Topić, Jasmina. Plaža Nesanica. Litarature&Music performanse. Dvorana Apolo. Pančevo 2027. (Some audio recordings available on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jasmina-topi-1; video example You Tube link )
Topić, Jasmina. Languages of poetry – poetry in translation. Audio CD, Graz, Austria, 2014. Presented on the final exhibition soundcloud.com/jasmina-topi-1Future, AIR RONDO, as instalation in space. (available on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jasmina-topi-1)
Multimedia DVD, poetry and video, on Serbian and translated into English: The Quiet Renewal of the Summer, Pančevo, Serbia, 2008.  ( YouTube link, example, single video)
Topić, Jasmina. “Future” – Installation in space, Group exhibition, RONDO AIR program, Murau, Austria, 2014.
Topić, Jasmina. “I have something but it would be big” – Video installation Quiet renewal of the summer, Group exhibition, RONDO AIR program, Murau, Austria, 2014.
 
AIR PROGRAMS
Reading Balkans, PEN Bosnia and Hercegovina&Traduki, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina, 2020.
AIR program, Literaturhouse NÖ & Kunstmeile Krems, Krems, Austria, 2019.
Create in residence. Artist in residence program. Baltic centre for writers and translators, Swedish Institute, Krokodil Literary Society Belgrade; Visby, Gotland, Sweden. 2014.
RONDO. Artist in residence program, Das Land Steirmark, Kultur Service Gesellschaft, Government of Styria, Graz, Austria. 2014.
Tirana in Between. Artist in residence program. Project collaboration: POETEKA, Albania & TRADUKI Literary Network Germany. Tirana, Albania. 2013.
Kamov. Artist in residence program, City Council of Rijeka, Ministry of Culture Croatia, Rijeka, Croatia. 2012.
Milo Dor scholarship; Artist in residence program, Kultur Kontakt, Vienna, Austria. 2008.
Finalist (with poetess Ana Ristović) CEI (Central European Initiatives) fellowship & Vilenica Festival, Slovenia. 2006.

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After the reading during the AIR program in Krems, Austria, 2019

AWARDS

Award Milica Stojadinović Srpkinja for the poetry book Privremeni boravak, Kulturni centar Vojvodine, Novi Sad 2022.
Book Plaža Nesanica was short-listed for three most eminent poetry prizes in Serbia in 2017: ”Vasko Popa”, ”Branko Miljković” and ”Milica Stojadinović Srpkinja”
Award for the poetry ”Duškovićeva zvona”, Literary Society Pančevo 2003.
Three-times award winner for poetry, literature magazine ”Ulaznica” (poetry contest), Zrenjanin. Years: 1997, 2003, 2004.
Award ”Matićev Šal” for the book Pansion. Metamorfoze. City council Ćuprija&Ministry of Culture R Serbia. Ćuprija 2002.
First award for the short story on Yugoslav literary contest organized by Weekly newspaper Pančevac, Pančevo 2000.
Finalist. Literary contest for young high school poets. City council Valjevo&Ministry of Culture R Serbia, Valjevo 1996.

Album cover - Temporary Domicile, 2023

AIR PROGRAMS

Reading Balkans, PEN Bosnia and Hercegovina&Traduki, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina, 2020.
AIR program, Literaturhouse NÖ & Kunstmeile Krems, Krems, Austria, 2019.
Create in residence. Artist in residence program. Baltic centre for writers and translators, Swedish Institute, Krokodil Literary Society Belgrade; Visby, Gotland, Sweden. 2014.
RONDO. Artist in residence program, Das Land Steirmark, Kultur Service Gesellschaft, Government of Styria, Graz, Austria. 2014.
Tirana in Between. Artist in residence program. Project collaboration: POETEKA, Albania & TRADUKI Literary Network Germany. Tirana, Albania. 2013.
Kamov. Artist in residence program, City Council of Rijeka, Ministry of Culture Croatia, Rijeka, Croatia. 2012.
Milo Dor scholarship; Artist in residence program, Kultur Kontakt, Vienna, Austria. 2008.
Finalist (with poetess Ana Ristović) CEI (Central European Initiatives) fellowship & Vilenica Festival, Slovenia. 2006.

Jasmina Topić performing her poetry at the book presentation, 2021, Pančevo
Bibliography

Selected Publications & Bibliography

A selection of books, poetry, prose, essays, anthology contributions, international publications, literary reviews, interviews and editorial work by Jasmina Topić.

Books

Sole-authored books

2022

Sada smo na ostrvima

Selection of poems

Kulturni centar Vojvodine, Novi Sad
2020

Privremeni boravak

Poetry

IK Arhipelag, Beograd
2016

Plaža Nesanica

Poetry

Kulturni centar Novi Sad, Novi Sad
2012

Dok neko šapuće naša imena

Poetry

UKKPP, Pančevo
2007

Tiha obnova leta

Poetry

Povelja, Kraljevo
2005

Romantizam

Poetry

Alfa – Narodna knjiga, Beograd
2002

Pansion

Poetry

Metamorfoze / Centar za stvaralaštvo mladih, Beograd
1997

Suncokreti. Skica za dan

Poetry

Udruženje književnika Pančevo, Pančevo
Archive

Detailed Bibliography

Open a section below to explore publications, editorial work, interviews and critical texts.

Poetry, Prose & Essays in Literary Projects +
  • Nikog na trgovima. E-publication. Udruženje građana ARGH, Beograd.
  • Dostojno jest. Kontrast izdavaštvo, Beograd.
  • Ovo nije dom: pesnikinje u migraciji. Rekonstrukcija ŽF & IC Bulevar, Novi Sad, 2017.
  • Čiji grad – književni protest. Kontrast, Beograd, 2016.
  • Grenzverkehr III. A New Beginning – But Where Is It Leading? Essays. KulturKontakt & Drava Verlag, Vienna, 2012.
  • The State of Matters – Anthology of Perspectives & Reflections. Slovenian and English. Ed. Aleš Čar. Maribor 2012 – European Capital of Culture, Maribor, 2012.
  • Kod srpskog pisca. Službeni glasnik, Beograd, 2011.
  • Leksikon božjih ljudi. Službeni glasnik, Beograd, 2010.
  • Projekat Kortasar. Povelja, Kraljevo, 2002.
Anthologies +
  • “Uspavanka.” Novo raspeće – Antologija savremene srpske poezije. Ed. Zoran Bognar. JU Ratkovićeve večeri poezije, Bijelo Polje, 2015, pp. 275–281.
  • “Egzil.” Restart – panorama nove poezije u Srbiji. Ed. Goran Lazičić. Dom kulture Studentski grad, Beograd, 2014.
  • “Ne živesmo osim čitajući.” Van, tu: free – nova srpska poezija. Ed. Vladimir Đurišić. Otvoreni kulturni Forum, Cetinje, 2014.
  • “Slutnja zime IV.” Prostori i figure – izbor savremene srpske poezije najmlađe generacije. Ed. Vladimir Stojnić. Službeni glasnik, Beograd, 2012.
Anthologies in Translation +
  • “Growing Up in Standstillness.” Cat Painters: An Anthology of Contemporary Serbian Poetry. Eds. Biljana Obradović and Dubravka Đurić. Dialogos, New Orleans, USA, 2016.
  • “Presimtirea Iernii V 2016.” Maratonul european de Poezie la feminin: Bienala Europeana de Poezie. Ed. Andrei Bodiu. Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov, Romania, 2013.
  • “Bolest. Dvostruki san / Krankheit. Doppelter Traum.” Eintrittskarte / Ulaznica. Ed. Dragoslav Dedović. Drava Verlag, Klagenfurt, 2011, pp. 263–275.
  • “Ne spavam celu noć.” Lirikon21. Velenje, Slovenia, 2011, pp. 79–86.
  • “Nupcial.” Poesia Sempre – Antologia da Poesia Sérvia. Ed. Aleksandar Jovanović. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
International Journals +
  • Poems: “Devoid of Pathos” and “The Place of the Heart.” Translation by Biljana Obradović. Atlanta Review, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Spring/Summer 2021.
  • Pjesme. Gorki likeri. Poezija. Zagreb, Croatia, 2020, pp. 216–219.
  • Gedichte: “Sie ist nicht Ophelia.” Translation by Jelena Dabić. Manuskripte, Graz, Austria, 2020, pp. 82–86.
  • Gedichte: “In einer dritten Sprache.” Translation by Fabian Hafner. Manuskripte, Graz, Austria, 2020.
  • “Šaputanje / Whispering.” Ricochet Review, Translation Issue 3, Chicago, USA, 2015, pp. 14–18.
  • “Die Bewegung in den Worten.” Interview. Landes Kultur Preise, Das Land Steiermark, Graz, 2014.
  • “За столом.” Транслит #14, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2014, pp. 125–126.
  • “Tre dikter.” Translation by Slavica Agatonovic. Tidskriften Presens, Åbo, 2014, pp. 13–15.
  • “Vijena – Beograd via Budimpešta.” Sympozion 63, Szeged, 2013, pp. 328–329.
  • “Duhovi beogradskih knjižara.” Slijepi putnik, SKD Prosvjeta, Rijeka.
  • “Dozivanje. Priklicavanje.” Dnevi poezije in vina Ptuj 2011. Študentska založba, Ljubljana, 2011, pp. 286–297.
  • “Gedichte.” Translation by Fabian Hafner. Manuskripte, Graz, 2010, pp. 101–114.
  • “Stanari / Lodgers.” International Writers' Colony Čortanovci 2010. Srpsko književno društvo, Beograd, 2010, pp. 104–113.
  • “Hiç yaşamadik kitap okuduğumuz anlar dişinda.” Istanbul Buluşmasi 2010. Word Express / Literature Across Frontiers, Istanbul, 2010, pp. 49–51.
  • “Crveni krš / Piros roncs.” Sympozion 58, Szeged, 2010, pp. 20–23.
  • “Rožni venec.” Literatura, Ljubljana, 2006, pp. 185–191.
  • “Šta je ispred nego mrak.” Poezija, Zagreb, 2006, pp. 77–78.
  • “Kontynent nieobecności.” Pobocza – Kwartalnik Literacko, 2005.
Texts Written in English +
  • “A Quest for Wine Flies in Literature.” Essay. Versopolis – European Poetry Platform & Literature Festival Krems, 2019.
  • “August – Poetry.” A Literary Calendar for 2017. The Balkan Writers Project, 2016, pp. 15–16.
  • “Letters from the North.” Annual Report 2014. Baltic Centre for Writers and Translators, Visby, Gotland, Sweden, 2014, pp. 15–24.
  • “Popular Mass Euphoria.” The State of Matters – Anthology of Perspectives & Reflections. Ed. Aleš Čar. Maribor, 2012, pp. 185–186.
Texts Written in Serbian +
  • “Maslačak u koji treba dunuti.” Danas, Beograd, 18 October 2021.
  • “Na ulicama Melburna.” Nova.rs, Beograd, 11 February 2021.
  • “Jadran – ciklus pesama.” Koraci, 2020, pp. 23–29.
  • “Berlin.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2020, pp. 25–31.
  • “Ljudi i životinje.” Sent, Novi Pazar, 2020, pp. 112–117.
  • “Tange u Trgovištu.” Prose. Strane, 2020.
  • “Dvije pesme.” Strane, 2019.
  • “U prevodu.” Buktinja, Negotin, 2017, pp. 30–32.
  • “Road to St. Kilda.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2017, pp. 109–114.
  • “Na trećem jeziku / tišina.” Zlatna greda, Novi Sad, 2017, pp. 12–13.
  • “Februarski razgovor.” Večernje novosti, Beograd, 2016.
  • “Duhovi beogradskih knjižara.” Essay. Slijepi putnik, Rijeka, 2012, pp. 219–221.
  • “Hoću da čitam samo bajate novine.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2011/2012, pp. 111–112.
  • “Ukidanje težine.” Beogradski književni časopis, 2011, pp. 21–26.
  • “Soba se rasklapa.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2011, pp. 16–17.
  • “Posleponoćna ptica.” Književni magazin, 2011.
  • “Dozivanje.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2010, pp. 97–101.
  • “Mali Gani.” Severni bunker, Kikinda, 2009/2010, pp. 37–39.
  • “Ostale delikatne stvari.” Beogradski književni časopis, 2009, pp. 25–29.
  • “U zgradi.” Sarajevske sveske, Sarajevo, 2007, pp. 270–272.
  • “O tom prostoru.” Povelja, Kraljevo, 2006, pp. 36–41.
  • “Veliko spremanje.” Letopis Matice srpske, Novi Sad, 2006, pp. 42–46.
  • “O tom prostoru.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2006, pp. 23–24.
  • “Pesme.” Literatura, Ljubljana, 2006, pp. 185–191.
  • “I more polako odlazi.” Beogradski književni časopis, 2006, pp. 33–36.
  • “Vožnja.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005, pp. 16–17.
  • “Slutnja zime II.” Književni magazin, 2005, pp. 16–17.
  • “Dnevnik zamišljenog putovanja.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005, pp. 75–77.
  • “Erotično biće orhideje.” Ulaznica, Zrenjanin, 2004, pp. 7–10. First prize – Ulaznica 2004
  • “Ovo je za mene lek.” Ulaznica, Zrenjanin, 2003, pp. 16–20. Third prize – Ulaznica 2003
  • “Lavirint.” Književni magazin, Beograd, 2002.
  • “Lavirint / Preduslov.” Književna reč, Beograd, 1999.
  • “Sedam lirskih refleksija.” Sveske, Pančevo, 1998, pp. 71–74.
  • “Veče u operi / Svetlica.” Ulaznica, Zrenjanin, 1997, pp. 18–19. Third prize – Ulaznica ’97
Literary Reviews by Jasmina Topić +
  • “Finale snova za 2800 dolara.” Večernje novosti, Beograd, 2017.
  • “Poezija ima svoje lice.” Review of the poetry edition Najbolja. Večernje novosti, Beograd, 2012.
  • “Poetska antidijeta.” Review of Čarna Popović, Antikanibalizam. Polja, Novi Sad, 2011, pp. 210–213.
  • “Koliko gostiju toliko utisaka.” Književni magazin, Beograd, 2010, pp. 59–61.
  • “U krugovima priče.” Povelja, Kraljevo, 2009, pp. 174–177.
  • “500 za Sonju: mrtva priroda sa ramom.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2008/2009.
  • “Zatima, sve iščezava.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2008, pp. 132–135.
  • “Strahovnik.” Beogradski književni časopis, Beograd, 2007.
  • “Kalejdoskop alternative.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • “Poezija oblikovana sazrevanjem.” Književni magazin, 2006.
  • “Dalekosežna opomena istorije.” Književni magazin, 2006.
  • “Složena romaneskna konstrukcija.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2006.
  • “Na Trećem trgu levo od (da)nas.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005.
  • “Kuća čeka izdaleka.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2005.
  • “Sličice duši slične.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2005.
  • “Kakaizam.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2005.
  • “Drugačni oder.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • “Vreme obnove jezika.” Pro Femina, Beograd, 2004, pp. 219–220.
  • “Generacije odabranih.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2004.
  • “Poetska gravitacija.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2004.
  • “Kosmos – more umetnosti: (lice i naličje).” With Srđan Papić. Kvartal, Pančevo, 2003.
  • “Priče u snu letnjih noći.” Danas, Beograd, 2003.
Interviews +
  • Čarls Simić: “Humor in strahovi.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • David Albahari: “Roman, ki se utrga.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • Vasa Pavković: “Protivslovne težnje srbske literature.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • Jovan Ćirilov: “Še vedno smo lahko prijatelji.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • Srđan V. Tešin: “Najprej zrežejo kulturo.” Dnevnik, Ljubljana, 2006.
  • Tigran Đokić: “Moj san se ostvario.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005.
  • Sandra Nešović: “Prošlost u obliku drveta.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005.
  • Jelena Angelovski: “Bitno je kakav pogled na književnost imamo.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005.
  • Ana Seferović: “Moja poezija nikad nije bila za fioku.” Treći trg, Beograd, 2005.
  • Biljana Srbljanović: “Posrnuli smo pod teretom politike.” Pančevac, 2005.
  • Isidora Bjelica: “Živim van šablona.” Pančevac, 2005.
  • David Albahari: “I dalje stvaram na jeziku koji poznajem.” Pančevac, 2005.
  • Vladan Matijević: “Moja želja je da pišem interesantno.” Pančevac, 2004.
  • Mladen Markov: “Uspeo sam da život ubacim u klopku i napravim roman.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Pavle Ugrinov: “Prave ljubavi se ne ostvaruju.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Dragan Babić: “Treba postaviti standarde.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Svetlana Velmar-Janković: “Pisanje je poniranje u nepoznato.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Danilo Nikolić: “Ne služim se prototipovima.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Saša Rakezić: “Svaki čovek može da sanja.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Voja Čolanović: “Knjige su pametnije od autora.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Radoslav Petković: “Pisci nisu narodni tribuni.” Pančevac, 2002.
  • Borivoj Vezmar: “U potrazi za mestom.” Pančevac, 2001.
  • Nataša Teofilović: “Ništa nije slučajno.” Pančevac, 2001.
  • Ljubica Arsić: “Pisci su dvopolna bića.” Pančevac, 2001.
Editorial Work +

Journals

  • Kvartal. Jasmina Topić et al., editors. UKKPP, Pančevo, 2003–2017.
  • Rukopisi 21–45. Jasmina Topić et al., editors. Dom omladine Pančevo, 1998–present.

Books

  • Uroš Đorović: Uriel. Edicija Najbolja, Pančevo, 2023.
  • Stefan Stanojević: Napad panike. Edicija Najbolja, Pančevo, 2020.
  • Branislav Živanović: Sidro. Edicija Najbolja, Pančevo, 2017.
  • Jelica Kiso: Gvozdeni tanjir. Edicija Najbolja, Pančevo, 2015.
  • Ljiljana Ilić: Preča posla. Edicija Najbolja, Pančevo, 2015.
  • Bojan Savić-Ostojić: Stereorama. Edicija Najbolja, Pančevo, 2013.
Reviews & Interviews about Jasmina Topić +
  • Nevena Stefanović: “U ritmu vala.” Kvartal, 2021.
  • Jelica Kiso: “U vidljivom je granica (naših) radosti.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2021.
  • Gordana Nonin: “Jasmina Topić dobitnica nagrade Milica Stojadinović Srpkinja.” Danas, 15 October 2021.
  • Gorica Radmilović: “Plivanje do sopstvenog mes(t)a.” Kult, 2021.
  • Vladimir B. Perić: “U teskobnim okvirima leta.” Srpski književni list, 2021.
  • Bjanka Alajbegović: “Pri-vremenost kao najdragocenija poputnina.” Enklava, 2021.
  • Ljubeta Labović: “Pjesma kao injekcija životnog adrenalina.” Interview. Pobjeda, Podgorica, 2020.
  • Nevena Stefanović: “Ne živesmo, osim putujući.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2017.
  • Natalija P. Jovanović: “Kretanje među prazninama.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2017.
  • Atjana Dreković: “Idealna obala Jasmine Topić.” Eckermann, 2017.
  • Sofija Živković: “Nepregledan razlog za budnost.” Danas, 2017.
  • Srđan Gagić: “Razglednice iz dubine.” Prosvjeta, Zagreb, 2017.
  • Marija Knežević: “Kompozicija pronalaženja.” Koraci, Kragujevac, 2017.
  • Branislav Živanović: “Talog iskustva.” Zlatna greda, Novi Sad, 2017.
  • Monika Husar Tokin: “Poezija kao koncentrat umetničkog stvaralaštva.” Info 013, Pančevo, 2016.
  • Srđan Gagić: “Dobra poezija nađe put.” Interview. Black Sheep, 2015.
  • Dubravka Bogutovac: “O delikatnim stvarima.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2013.
  • Goran Korunović: “Proširenje lirskog spektra.” Danas, 2012.
  • Dubravka Bogutovac: “Bujanje nove poezije.” Interview. Novosti, Zagreb, 2012.
  • Jelena Angelovski: “Poezija ima tendenciju da postane gerila.” Interview. Književni magazin, 2008.
  • Jelena Angelovski: “Na otvorenom moru.” Letopis Matice srpske, Novi Sad, 2008.
  • Jovana Svirac: “Kroz izmaglicu bavljenja sobom.” Pančevac, 2008.
  • Stevan Bradić: “Potraga za belinom.” Polja, Novi Sad, 2008.
  • Ivana Grgurić: “Pesme koje podsećaju na jedan veliki dan.” Građanski list, 2005.
  • Jelena Angelovski: “Hermeneutika zastavica.” Kvartal, Pančevo, 2005.
  • Alen Bešić: “Emotivni meandri reči.” Politika – Kulturni dodatak, 2005.
  • Jelena Nikolić: “Slalom kroz značenja.” Pančevac, 2002.

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