The Centre for Cultural Decontamination (Centar za kulturnu dekontaminaciju) is an independent cultural institution located in Belgrade, Serbia. The centre was established in 1994 as a response to the political and cultural climate in Serbia.
The centre works against "nationalism, xenophobia, intolerance, hatred and fear." The institute functions as a gallery, community and a professional forum.
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