Ani Radošević Rajs marked the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia, and gained acclaim across Europe with her artistic work. In collaboration with the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts and the La Benevolencija Association, the TPO Foundation published a book about Ani Radošević, the poet of movement, authored by Saida Mustajbegović, and organized a promotion on June 13, 2024, in Sarajevo.
Through her dance and choreographies, Ani aimed to achieve the homeostasis and balance that we all need in life, which is challenging to attain. She has woven her being, creativity, and time into this city and the lives of its people and made them more beautiful and meaningful, highlighted Associate Professor Zilka Spahić Šiljak in her welcoming speech.
Jakov Finci reminded the audience that when forgotten giants like Ani depart from their place, the history of small towns finds it difficult to reclaim them, but this initiative is a step towards bringing her back into the culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During a discussion led by Šejla Šehabović, director of the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts, with the author Saide Mustajbegović, numerous anecdotes and memories of this artist and her work were shared. The author emphasized feeling a debt to write the book, wanting to show the world that Ani Radošević believed in goodness and community work, which were central to her activities from Total Theatre to opera performances.
As a Czech and Jew, Ani stood with the anti-fascists during World War II, knowing firsthand what it meant to be marginalized and marked simply for being different. Ani was always unique and special, believing in values that were then shaken, yet she never gave up on humanity and the belief that through effort and dedication, change could be made.