This city is exquisitely artistically motivated, a certain result of the various conflicts of recent decades and the new freedom of the newly independent and democratic political climate. The outlets are richly varied: fashion, performance, crafts, literature, photography, music, design, and dance are all making extremely strong showings, with an emphasis on modern and alternative themes. The youth culture is a very creative and active one indeed, and ZIYP is predicting that the city will soon become known as a prime destination for the artistically curious among us.