ABOUT
NICK TEUNISSEN
Nick Teunissen (Amsterdam, 1982) is a Dutch artist, writer, columnist, political commentator, director and actor who calls Bosnia & Herzegovina his second homeland.
His love for Bosnia resulted, among other things, in the international performance ‘One Way Ticket’, which he has been playing from 2018 to the present. And in his book ‘Looking for Esmir’, which was published in three languages in 2021.
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Nick Teunissen writes columns about current affairs in the Balkans for renowned media outlets such as Al Jazeera and De Volkskrant.
His artistic ideals are also expressed in his role as artistic director of the Platform Hero foundation, and his ambassadorship for MasterPeace.
IN THE MEDIA
Nick Teunissen on Al Jazeera English
Nick Teunissen on Al Jazeera English
Nick Teunissen on Al Jazeera Balkans (Bosnian)
Nick Teunissen on N1 (Bosnian)
Trailer "One Way Ticket" in Sarajevo
Four star review from the renowned Theaterkrant (Dutch)
Interview in the Bosnian newspaper
Dutch National News (NOS) about the international première
Interview with Balkan Stories (German)
"With penetrating stories and beautiful live music, Nick paints the dramatic picture of a generation that is torn apart by war.
Recommended!"
ROEL VAN VELZEN
Dutch Artist
"Admirable work, it radiates modesty and daring at the same time. Dare to expose the dark pages of our history.
His work is bursting with compassion, perfectly articulated in powerful words."
MINA NOOR
Former Deputy Head of Mission
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bosnia and Herzegovina