Srebrenica Massacre Memorial - Chicago USA

On 11 July, 2017, the anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, thousands of cups of coffee were laid out in Richard J. Daley Plaza, in Chicago, as memorial to t...
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On 11 July, 2017, the anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, thousands of cups of coffee were laid out in Richard J. Daley Plaza, in Chicago, as memorial to the victims of the Srebrenica massacre in 1995. The Memorial was created by Bosnian-born artist Aida Šehović, which consists of a display of ceramic coffee cups, set up by voluntaries and public who are invited to participate.
The display is now in its 12th year. Previously it has been presented in New York, Geneva, Toronto, Istanbul, Stockholm and The Hague.
Šehović's installation entitled ŠTO TE NEMA (WHY AREN’T YOU HERE) encourages people to remember and reflect on the genocide of over 8,000 Bosnian men and boys — the victims who will never get to drink the coffee that is poured out for them. The installation is also about raising awareness of the Srebrenica massacre, thus inviting people to participate by pouring one of the thousands cups of coffee which have been donated by Bosnians families.

Drinking coffee in small cups is a ritual common activity, a tradition and a sign of friendly welcome in Bosnian culture.

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