Radovan Nastić
Radovan Nastić, also known as Bensedin, is a Serbian - American multimedia artist living in Los Angeles. Nastić’s career as an active performance artist, author, photojournalist and radio host has made him world renowned.
Nastić began his career in 1995 as a radio host on Belgrade’s B92, where he became a recognized voice of urban culture. He went on to publish Bensedin and several other avant-garde books, essays, and articles, becoming known for his bold themes and cultural critique. His work spans literature, journalism, and visual art — from the provocative Serbian National Flag artwork to international exhibitions like Hollywood Through the Haze.
In recent years, alongside his creative work, Nastić has been collaborating with the several Police Departments, using empathy and communication to help de-escalate conflicts and support people struggling with addiction. Nastić is also noted for being the first Serbian author to publish a story about Merlinka, a murdered transvestite who became an urban legend.
Today, he lives and works in Los Angeles, where alongside writing he photographs the raw, everyday chaos of dystopian Hollywood — broken dreams, neon scars, and people chasing ghosts. His work keeps cutting into the same vein: identity, disillusionment, and the absurd theater of modern life.
https://www.nastic.art/
Exhibitions
- 2007 Zrenjanin, Serbia, Group Exhibition 30x30
- 2008 Belgrade, Serbia, 2008, Exhibition Less than human
- 2015 Los Angeles, USA, February, Group Exhibition Nu Art. New Artist at, Street Art
- 2015 Los Angeles, USA, February 20, 2015, Group Exhibition at 2nd Street Cigare Lounge and Gallery
- 2019 Hollywood - Downtown, LA, USA, Art District Street Art Fair
- 2021 Zrenjanin, Serbia, Hollywood through the haze at Zrenjanin’s Cultural Center
- 2024 Belgrade, Serbia, Less than human at Kulturni Centar REX