Publication Release, October 2024




The publication "Art Archives Study. Before and after 2004. Interviews" contains a series of insightful interviews with a range of individuals, offering different perspectives on the collaborations and connections among artists, curators, institutions, non-governmental organizations, archives, and art markets in evolving contexts.

As part of the Art Archives Study project, interviews were conducted with:

  • Zdenka Badovinac on the Arteast 2000+ Collection at Moderna galerija, Ljubljana.
  • Vít Havránek reflecting on Tranzit and the period around 2004.
  • Jana Intihar Ferjan discussing the Archives Department of Moderna galerija, Ljubljana.
  • Hans Knoll on mobility between Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Russia, viewed through the lens of a gallery owner.
  • Boris Ondreička on his artistic and curatorial practice.
  • Marisa Ravalli on the Center for Contemporary Art Futura.
  • Maruša Sagadin on her artistic practice and connections between Slovenia and Austria.
  • Igor Španjol on the Essl Art Award CEE.
  • Jiří Švestka sharing insights into his curatorial and gallery practices before and after 2004.

The interviews are also supplemented by a map showcasing selected curators, artists, art critics, institutions, foundations, venues, collections, exhibitions, and projects referenced throughout the brochure.

Design: Škart

Availability:

Printed edition: Contact Moderna galerija Archive (dokumentacija@mg-lj.si)        

Online edition: [Access here].                   

  

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