Zada Šahdanović

Zada Šahdanović



About The Artist


I was born on October 25.  1959  in Tuzla.   I was an educator by profession.  I am currently retired.  I am engaged in painting, writing, proofreading, making cosmetics on a natural basis, photography and journalism.
   I am a member of about 170 painting and poetry associations in 66 countries around the world.
   I am the recipient of about 2000 recognitions and awards for artistic paintings, prose and poetry (2020-2024). I had the most success in making portraits. 
   In the mentioned period, I have 64 winning awards at international competitions.  I am also active in humanitarian work at the international level.   I received the title of honorary doctor of arts from 32 countries.   In 2019, my first book of poetry titled "Rubin in the Grass" was published, for which I received two international awards (Hungary and Italy).   24.1.2024.     I became a member of "Leaders UN Global Compact."     With that very membership, I became a supporter of the Secretary General of the UN, His Excellency, Mr. Antonio Guterres.    In 2023, I was the only representative of my country nominated for the "Crystal Sea" award, which is awarded in Spain for an outstanding contribution to art and peace in the world.     Also, I am one of the 100 distinguished and chosen women in the world and the winner of the prestigious International Award "Global Icon Women". (Pakistan)
    I am the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina in many international humanitarian organizations. 
   In 2024, I was shortlisted for the prestigious 7th Burj CEO Awards (Oscar of the business world in the category "Best Art and Culture of the Year" based in Dubai.
 My extensive collection of awards includes 37 Oscars for Arts and Culture, more than 50 platinum awards, 43 diamond awards, 510 gold awards, etc.
 Also, I have my star in the "Artists Hall of Fame"
I am the winner of the "Leonida" award given by the Accademia Italia in arte Nel Mondo.  (October 2024)
 So far, I have had 5 (physical) solo exhibitions, 6 virtual ones and many shared virtual ones.  I live and work in Gradačac.