Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory

27/12/2024

“Hungary is in such a dark situation that I do hope that it could be some kind of stimuli or hope, not just for me but for the art scene that the message could be that is seen, it is heard. I do hope.” -Edit András on the importance of the Igor Zabel Award

🎙️You can listen to the full conversation with Edit Andras in the Sector Ž programme on Radio Študent 89,3 MHz here: https://radiostudent.si/kultura/sektor-z/gender-minefield

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Sektor Ž 5. 12. 2024 – 21.30 Urška Malič Nina Pernat Urška Malič Gender minefield Audio file Predvajaj Vir: Foto: Nada Žgank / Društvo Igor Zabel V decembrskem Sektorju Ž se bomo pogovarjali z Edit András, letošnjo dobitnico nagrade Igorja Zabela.   Pridružite se nam v četrtek ob 21....

18/12/2024

[Nagrada Igorja Zabela 2024]

»In države, ki niso imele na ta način turbulentne zgodovine kot mi, zdaj enostavno ne zmorejo razumeti, kaj se dogaja. Na svoj način pa zato razumemo mi. Ne bi rekla, da imamo boljšo strategijo za boj proti aktualnim krizam, imamo pa vsaj veliko izkušenj, dobrih ali slabih.« -Edit András

Vabljeni k branju ali poslušanju celotnega pogovora Žige Bratoša z dobitnico nagrade Igorja Zabela 2024 Edit András.

🔗 https://www.rtvslo.si/kultura/intervju/v-zda-so-tedaj-rekli-ne-to-ni-nas-problem-deset-let-pozneje-je-tema-se-kako-tudi-njihov-problem/729111

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"Kulturo preprosto potrebujemo za preživetje, za samorefleksijo, za razmisleke o prihodnosti. Zato verjamem, da je to notranja potreba, enako pomembna kot osnovne fizične potrebe," je prepričana madžarska kritičarka in kuratorka Edit András.

18/12/2024

Congratulations to all artists and curators who will participate in the MQ – MuseumsQuartier Wien residency program in Vienna in 2025:

January – February 2025
Vladyslav Riaboshtan from Ukraine

March – April 2025
Šimon Chovan from Slovak Republic

May – June 2025
Vanda Sárai from Hungary

July – August 2025
Dana Andrei from Romania

July – August 2025
Selma Banich from Croatia

September – October 2025
Andrej Škufca from Slovenia

September – October 2025
Tereza Sikorová from Czech Republic

ERSTE Foundation, tranzit (tranzit. at, tranzit.cz, tranzit.hu, tranzit.ro, tranzit.sk), Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory and Kontakt Collection / WHW Akademija are pleased to host the following artists in residence in the MQ – MuseumsQuartier Wien:

postponed to 2026
𝐕𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐯 𝐑𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐧 from Ukraine

March – April 2025
Š𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧 from Slovak Republic

May – June 2025
𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐒á𝐫𝐚𝐢 from Hungary

July – August 2025
𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐢 from Romania

July – August 2025
𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 from Croatia

September – October 2025
𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐣 Š𝐤𝐮𝐟𝐜𝐚 from Slovenia

September – October 2025
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐯á from Czech Republic

Photo credit: © MQ

17/12/2024

[Open call / Javni poziv]

In collaboration with the MGLC Ljubljana - Švicarija, a creative and residential centre, we are inviting art historians, art critics and cultural journalists to apply for a fully funded, one-month residency in Ljubljana during September 2025.

📅 Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025 (23:59 CET)

🔗 https://mglc.si/en/mglc-pro/calls/

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V sodelovanju z MGLC Ljubljana - Švicarija vabimo umetnostne kritike in novinarje iz tujine, ki delujejo na področju kulture, k prijavi na enomesečno rezidenco v Ljubljani v septembru 2025.

📅 Rok za prijavo: 31. januar 2025 (ob polnoči CET)

🔗 https://mglc.si/en/mglc-pro/calls/

MGLC Švicarija v sodelovanju z Društvom Igor Zabel za kulturo in teorijo (Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory) vabi umetnostne zgodovinarje, umetnostne kritike in kulturne novinarje iz mednarodnega prostora k prijavi na enomesečno rezidenco v Ljubljani v septembru 2025.
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MGLC Švicarija, a creative and residential centre, in collaboration with the Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory invites art historians, art critics and cultural journalists from international milieu to apply for a fully funded, one-month residency in Ljubljana during September 2025.
👉 https://mglc.si/en/mglc-pro/calls/6/open-call-for-critic-in-residence-programme-2025/

12/12/2024

Another biennial edition of the Igor Zabel Award for Culture and Theory has come to an end, marked by unforgettable days of joyful reunions and inspiring encounters as we celebrated this year’s Laureate and Grant Recipients.

A huge thank you to the amazing team, for their effort and dedication in making this possible!
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Urška Jurman, Hana Cirman, Urška Comino, Borut Cajnko and technical team, Lara Mejač, Elena Chirila, AA + Studio Kruh, Stella Ivšek (BEAM TEAM), Ajda Ana Kocutar, Vida Šturm, Maša Pelko, Nataša Živković

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

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03/12/2024

[Priporočamo / Recommended]

Vabljeni na diskurzivno-razstavni dogodek "Kako je umetnost pomembna. In kako pomeni", danes, 3. decembra, ob 18.00 v Projektni prostor DUM, Kolodvorska 6, v Ljubljani.

V središču tretjega letošnjega pogovora, med teatrologom in publicistom Rokom Vevarjem in kustosom Tevžem Logarjem, bo kultno umetniško delo One Year Performance, priznanega tajvanskega umetnika Tehching Hsieha. Pogovor bo v angleškem jeziku.

Več informacij: https://dum-club.si/?p=1692

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We extend the invitation to the discursive-exhibition event "How Art Matters. And How it Means", today, 3 December, at 18:00 in the DUM project space, Kolodvorska 6 in Ljubljana.

The focus of this year's third conversation, between theatre scholar and publicist Rok Vevar and curator Tevž Logar, will be the cult artwork One Year Performance by renowned Taiwanese artist Tehching Hsieh. The talk will be in English.

Kako je umetnost pomembna. In kako pomeni. XI del.2024 03.12.2024, 18.00, Projektni prostor DUM, Kolodvorska 6, Ljubljana Tehching Hsieh One Year Performance, 1980–1981(Time Clock Piece) V središču tretjega letošnjega pogovora, med teatrologom in pubicistom Rokom Vevarjem in kustosom Tevžem Lo...

03/12/2024

The 2024 Igor Zabel Award programme included also a two-day Seminar in Ljubljana's Moderna galerija featuring the 2024 Laureate Edit András and Grant recipients Irfan Hošić, Ovidiu Țichindeleanu, and Natalija Vujošević. They presented their work and, more broadly, discussed how art and theory from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe can contribute to the world in these times of exacerbating crises.

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

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03/12/2024

Thank you for joining us for this year’s Igor Zabel Award 2024 ceremony presenting the 2024 Laureate, art historian and curator Edit András, and the grant recipients Irfan Hošić, Natalija Vujošević, and Ovidiu Țichindeleanu.

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

03/12/2024

This year’s Igor Zabel Award 2024 ceremony took place at the Sokol House, Tabor in Ljubljana.

The event started with the welcome addresses by Urška Jurman and Mateja Kos Zabel (Igor Zabel Association), and Katrin Klingan (ERSTE Foundation).

The jury’s selection was presented by the jury member Ilona Németh; first for the Grant recipients Irfan Hošić, Ovidiu Ţichindeleanu, and Natalija Vujošević.

After a music performance by Bowrain, the award ceremony concluded with the presentation of the Laureate Edit András, followed by a conversation with the Laureate moderated by Urška Jurman.

The event was directed by Maša Pelko and moderated by Nataša Živković.
The visual concept of the space was designed by Anja Delbello & Aljaž Vesel / AA and Studio Kruh.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the event this year, to the venue Sokol House, Tabor for hosting us, and to our partners ERSTE Foundation and MG+MSUM (Moderna galerija).

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

02/12/2024

Impressions from the second day of the Igor Zabel Award 2024 accompanying seminar, which took place in Moderna galerija in Ljubljana.

Speakers: Laureate Edit András and Grant Recipient Natalija Vujošević; moderator: Bojana Piškur

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

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01/12/2024

Thank you all who joined us in celebrating this year's Igor Zabel Award and Grant recipients!

Our heartfelt congratulations to art historian and curator Edit András, the 2024 Igor Zabel Award Laureate, and the grant recipients Irfan Hošić, Natalija Vujošević, and Ovidiu Țichindeleanu!

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

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29/11/2024

Thank you for joining us for the first day of the Igor Zabel Award 2024 accompanying seminar with Grant recipients Irfan Hošić and Ovidiu Ţichindeleanu, and moderator Kristina Božič!

Don’t miss this year’s award ceremony presenting the 2024 Igor Zabel Award Laureate Edit András and Grant Recipients Irfan Hošić, Natalija Vujošević, and Ovidiu Țichindeleanu, today (29. 11.) at 20:30 (CET) at Sokol house, Tabor in Ljubljana!

📷 Nada Žgank / Igor Zabel Association

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27/11/2024

Who are this year’s Igor Zabel Award Laureate Edit András and Grant recipient Natalija Vujošević? They’ll be presenting their 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at MG+ this Friday, 29 November.

The two-day seminar starts on 28 November, find out more about the programme at award.igorzabel.org

📍 Moderna galerija (MG+)

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26/11/2024

The prestigious biennial award is back in Ljubljana. Meet the four outstanding cultural protagonists: the Laureate and Grant recipients of the 2024 Igor Zabel Award. Get to know them at the two-day seminar in MG+ and come celebrate culture, theory and community at the Sokol House in Tabor. The event is open to the public, no registration required. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

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𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿
28.–29. 11. ⁄ Moderna galerija MG+, Ljubljana

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𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
29. 11. ⁄ 20:30 ⁄ Sokol house, Tabor

award.igorzabel.org

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26/11/2024

Get to know the exceptional work of this year’s Igor Zabel Award Laureate Edit András and Grant recipients at our two-day Seminar, taking place at MG+.
On Thursday, 28 November, we’ll be presenting the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 by Ovidiu Țichindeleanu and Irfan Hošić.

Entrance is free & no registration required.

📍Museum of Modern Art (MG+) Moderna galerija

Find out more about the speakers and their lectures on our website.

Igor Zabel Award 2024: Award Ceremony + Seminar

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25/11/2024

This year’s Igor Zabel Award ceremony is taking place in the historic Sokol House in Ljubljana.

Sokol House was built according to the plans of renowned Slovenian architect Ivan Vurnik between 1923 and 1926. This was one of the first major indoor sports facilities in Slovenia. The building was constructed and ornamented in Slovenian folk style. Today, it houses the Tabor Sports Association and its active community. In a city where space for civic and independent cultural activities is sparse, its halls often act as a home for various cultural and civic events and initiatives. The public space surrounding the hall is a key sports and green area for local residents, including those of the nearby retirement home, and visitors and patients of the university hospital. True community-oriented spaces and caring infrastructures are to be appreciated: the choice of the 2024 Igor Zabel Award venue was deliberate in its support.

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Don’t miss the award ceremony presenting the 2024 Igor Zabel Award Laureate Edit András and Grant recipients Irfan Hošić, Ovidiu Țichindeleanu, and Natalija Vujošević, taking place on 29 November at 20:30 at the Sokol house, Tabor in Ljubljana!

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You can find the full programme of the event on our website (link in comments).

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24/11/2024

Bowrain, Slovenian composer, pianist, and music producer, will perform at this year’s Igor Zabel award ceremony.

Tine Grgurevič – Bowrain – has significantly impacted the domestic music scene with his diverse albums and concerts over a decade of activity. He has an extensive international career — having performed in most European countries, the United States, and South Africa. This year he released his third studio album, Million Homes, which addresses the eternally relevant problems and questions of modern times: the environmental crisis, loneliness, individualism, lack of solidarity, mass migrations, wars, hyperproduction, the devaluation of love, and the rush toward downfall. At the same time, it offers hope and a call to action, emphasizing that humanity must act as a community, as otherwise, we may not have many chances for survival.

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Don’t miss the award ceremony presenting the 2024 Igor Zabel Award Laureate Edit András and Grant recipients Irfan Hošić, Ovidiu Țichindeleanu, and Natalija Vujošević, taking place on 29 November at 20:30 at the Sokol house, Tabor in Ljubljana!

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You can find the full programme of the event on our website (link in comments).

Photo: Primož Korošec

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