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23 July 2024

 

SAVE THE DATE 
PICELJ AND FRIENDS
Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
Opening: September 19, 2024

HDLU and MSU are marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Picelj – a leading figure in 1950s abstraction and one of the most prominent Croatian artists of the second half of the 20th century; a member of the artistic groups EXAT-51 and the New Tendencies movement, who put Zagreb on the global art map. The exhibition Picelj and Friends, curated by Zvonko Maković, presents the artist’s extraordinary oeuvre, highlights his innovative contributions to the field of art, and underscores Picelj’s key role on the international art scene. The exhibition also features works by his friends, notable artists: Getulio Alviani, Hans Arp, Vojin Bakić, Vladimir Bonačić, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Ivo Kalina, Julije Knifer, Almir Mavignier, François Morellet, Vladimir Kristl, Božidar Rašica, Jesús Rafael Soto, Aleksandar Srnec, and Victor Vasarely.

Photo: Damir Fabijanić

CREART 3.0 – AIR IN REGENSBURG (GERMANY) – 7 OCT- 3 NOV 15 NOV – 15 DEC

22 July 2024

City of Regensburg invites two artists from the CreArt network to 1 month Residence to chose between:

– 7th October to 3rd November 2024

– 15th November to 15th December 2024

Regensburg is a south-eastern city in Bavaria (Germany). It is characterized by its medieval town centre and its location by the river Danube. The city has around 160.000 inhabitants. Due to the universities, many young people live in Regensburg, which makes it both modern and traditional at the same time. Well-known landmarks include the Stone Bridge from the 12th century and the Gothic cathedral with its twin towers. The winding city centre, the many charming cafés and the colourful houses exude Italian flair in the heart of Bavaria, which is why Regensburg is also known as the ‘northernmost city in Italy’.

 

CONDITIONS:

Organization will offer a grant: 1000 € (+ refund up to 400 € for material and production costs, + refund up to 400 € for travel.  The artist will stay and work at the atelier of the historical building Andreasstadel, a cultural venue close to the river that combines a cinema, gallery and several studios. The atelier features a kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area and offers plenty of space for art and creativity. The accommodation is paid by the city of Regensburg.

 

DEADLINE: Until 1st September included. Contact kultur@regensburg.de

 

MORE INFO

 

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Partners:

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Co-funded by the European Union – CREA-CULT-2023-COOP. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 101128499]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The views expressed in this announcement are the sole responsibility of HDLU and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The last artistic residency of the European project AFAR has ended

17 July 2024

From June 14 to July 13, Iza Tarasewicz (PL) participated in an artist residency in Zagreb as part of the European project AFAR. During the residency, she became acquainted with the local art scene through visits to studios, exhibitions, and interesting new locations outside the city of Zagreb. She also created a new artwork related to the main themes of the project: ecology, sustainability, heritage, and textile arts, which will be exhibited in the final exhibition in Zagreb, Vienna, and Bucharest. In addition to her artwork, she gave a lecture at the Putolovac gallery on June 25, followed by a discussion with an art historian and theoretician, curator, and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Zagreb, Leonida Kovač (AFAR Talk).

She also participated in a workshop by Nikolina Knežević Hrgović “Weaving Techniques”.

   

 

My residency lasted from June 14 to July 14 in Zagreb, Croatia. During this time, I was developing my own technology for working with hemp fiber. I have developed my own technique of using hemp fibers. Typically, hemp fibers are commonly used to make ropes, but also used to seal plumbing installations. I bought fibers from the manufacturer in bulk and started dyeing them using natural methods. For a long time I didn’t know how to proceed with the prepared material. I started doing a test with paper glue. I decided to try the technique of laying fibers on a piece of plexiglass and covering it with a thin layer of diluted glue. After many attempts, I created the perfect recipe and technique. The prepared sheets are easy to cut with scissors. At the same time, I had a meeting with the audience at Putolovac Gallery led by Leonid Kovač entitled “your type of unity” Art practice as a way to hold yourself up. I participated in weaving workshops led by Nikolina Knezevic. During my stay, I visited many galleries and museums. I met many local artists and became familiar with creative initiatives. My entire stay in Zagreb was very intense and hard-working. I created 9 works that will take part in exhibitions in Vienna, Zagreb and Bucharest.

Within the project:

Project partners:

Co-funded by:

   

Co-funded by the European Union – CREA-CULT-2022-COOP. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 101100309 ]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The views expressed in this announcement are the sole responsibility of HDLU and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The last “Weaving Techniques” workshop was held as part of the European project AFAR

03 July 2024

On Wednesady, July 3, 2024, the “Weaving Techniques” workshop was held as part of the European project Artists for Artists Residency Network (AFAR).

The workshop was led by prof. Nikolina Knežević Hrgović, mag.art.edu.

The workshop was designed with the goal of collaborating with local artists, establishing international connections, and encouraging their further work. Weaving is the process of interlacing at least two systems of threads at a right angle: the warp and the weft. This process results in flat or three-dimensional textile creations, depending on the weaving techniques we use. The application of hand weaving is very broad, ranging from clothing items, home textiles, decorative elements, spatial installations, etc. In the workshop “Weaving Techniques,” we delved into the secrets of this very old and esteemed craft. We learned about the history of weaving in Croatia, got to know the parts of the loom and weaving frame, and which materials and tools are used in hand weaving. Each participant worked on their own weaving frame and learned the processes of traditional techniques that contemporary weavers strive to maintain. We also mentioned some “newer” weaving techniques and how to connect tradition with contemporary artistic expression through the magic of threads.

   

Helena Habijeanec, Laura Stojkoski and Iza Tarasewicz attended the workshop.

The Artists for Artists Residency Network, a two-year project (2023-2024), aims to improve the mobility of contemporary visual artists and curators, while creating greater opportunities for women in the arts. The project takes place in four European partner countries – Romania, Germany, Croatia and Austria. The project focuses on the development of new international exchanges and transcultural dialogue and provides a number of new opportunities for art practitioners of all ages, in different artistic media, with a special emphasis on women in art and gender equality. The result of the project will be increased awareness of the importance of cultural mobility at local legislative levels, but also in the general public, especially in the current (post)crisis European context, strengthening EU affiliation and connection with contemporary visual art.

The project includes: 12 artist residencies in Zagreb (HR), Mulhouse (FR), Bucharest (RO) and in Săcel, Maramureș (RO), 4 curatorial residencies in Zagreb and Bucharest, 12 conferences in Zagreb, Bucharest and Vienna and 1 traveling international exhibition, which will first be shown to the public in Zagreb (HR), and then in Vienna (AT) and Bucharest (RO).

 

Within the project:

Project partners:

Co-funded by:

   

Co-funded by the European Union – CREA-CULT-2022-COOP. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 101100309 ]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The views expressed in this announcement are the sole responsibility of HDLU and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The third artistic residency of the European project AFAR has ended

01 July 2024

From May 24 to June 11, Megan Dominescu (RO), a visual artist based in Bucharest, Romania, with a background in painting and origins from Washington, D.C., engaged with the local art scene through visits to studios, exhibitions, and interesting new locations as part of her residency. She created new artworks related to the main themes of the project: ecology, sustainability, heritage, and textile arts, which will be exhibited in the final exhibitions in Zagreb, Vienna, and Bucharest. In addition to her artistic work, she also gave a lecture at the Academy of Fine Arts on June 3 at 7:00 PM, followed by a conversation with Sven Jozić (AFAR Talk).

     

On June 8, together with Prof. Nikolina Knežević Hrgović, mag.art.edu., she conducted a workshop titled “Weaving Techniques,” where she presented her artistic work and the technique of rug hooking.

 

 

 

„I enjoyed my time in the artist residence in Zagreb. I was very pleased with the studio space and the city has a nice energy. These factors provided a good environment for me to live and work for a few weeks. The focus of my works was ecology and sustainability and I used general environmental topics in my pieces. Although not directly about specific global issues, I use a lot of fantasy and fiction in my work in order to portray a certain idea that illuminates a real-world problem, such as extinction of a species. I sourced materials locally, I used recycled textiles and I also bought textile materials from the store in Zagreb. My time passed very quickly which always means I had a good time. I visited many places, the museums in Zagreb and also met with local young creative people and exchanged ideas and talked about art. I explored the city on my own and found many interesting things. I really enjoyed having the artist lecture at the Academy of Arts which was very well-received by the students, some of which have contacted me since the talk because they enjoyed it. I feel inspired and clear-headed after my time in the Zagreb residency.“

 

 

Within the project:

Project partners:

Co-funded by:

   

Co-funded by the European Union – CREA-CULT-2022-COOP. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 101100309 ]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The views expressed in this announcement are the sole responsibility of HDLU and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

CREART: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE IN ROUEN (FRANCE) / 16 SEP – 16 OCT

28 June 2024

The city of Rouen invites one artist from the CreArt Network to work for a month in Rouen at « La maison pressée » from September, 16th to October, 16th 2024.

The location: « La Maison Pressée »

La ”Maison Pressée” is an artist run space, managed by the association “Polymorphe”. This association aims at implementing artistic, cultural and citizen projects with and for the inhabitants, in public places, and more particularly in abandoned or unoccupied locations. Since 2015, this collective transforms unused places into spaces for meeting, reflexion and collaborative creation.

Since May 2021, Polymorphe is settled in a four-floor-building, located in the heart of Rouen at 9 rue des deux anges, called LA MAISON PRESSÉE. This place includes artists’ studios, an exhibition hall, a recycled material center and 2 apartment-studios with a shared kitchen.

More info :

http://collectifpolymorphe.fr/portfolio/la-maison-pressee/

Facebook : @lamaisonpressee

Instagram : @collectifpolymorphe

AiR Rouen / CreArt program

Within the framework of CreArt 3.0, the city of Rouen and the association “Polymorphe” launch a residency for 2 artists, one from Rouen and one from the Creart network.

The CreArt artist will be settled in a combined work-studio and apartment-studio;

The artist will be guided and shown around by the members of La Maison pressée. They will advise the artist in their work, make him/her discover cultural places and organize events to introduce him/her in the local artist’s community and the neighbourhood (brunch, workshops, openings);

_During the AiR will be defined one open day for visitors;

_A final public presentation of the works created during the residency will take place from at the end of the residency from October, 11th to the 13h;

_ A final report (in English) must be provided after the residency.

 

Conditions and stipend

The organization will cover, for both artists, the material costs (up to 400€), subsistence costs (500€) and will provide 1000€ as artist’s fee.

The city of Rouen also takes in charge travel expenses to Rouen [up to 500€] and accommodation at la Maison Pressée.

 

Who can apply?

The residence is open to professional artists (art and design degree) within the Creart 3.0:

– Artists resident in one of the cities in the project network: Kaunas (Lithuania), Liepaja (Lithuania), Skopje (North Macedonia), Aveiro (Portugal), Valladolid (Spain), Lublin (Poland), Venice (Italy), Clermont-Ferrand (France), České Budějovice (Czech Republic) and Oulu (Finland);

– Artists-members of HDLU (Croatian Asociation of Fine Artists);

– Ukrainian artists through our collaboration with Public Organisation Lviv Artistic Council «Dialogue».

This call is intended to professional visual artists with a wild range of medium: drawing, engraving, illustration, video, installation, collage, new media, painting, performance, photography, sculpture, design, textile, graphics, micro-editing. For logistical reasons, monumental creation cannot be offered.

A particular attention will be paid to artists who interrogate the environmental impact of artistic production in their work.

More generally, the artist should be close to the values ​​of the association (sensitivity to ecological values, DIY spirit, recycling and Low Tech) and their lifestyle: the place is vegetarian/vegan and cat friendly.

 

Documents to be submitted in English

  • A CV
  • A portfolio [with technical specifications, representative artworks and pictures. Links can be included];
  • A short written project proposal. This document should also contain a list of technical needs and other relevant technical details, which can help the organization to understand the project.
  • ID or passport (scanned copy);

The applications must be submitted before Thursday, July 25th online via link: https://creart2-eu.org/open-calls/artist-in-residence-in-rouen-16-sep-16-oct 

Only applications with complete information will be accepted. The city of Rouen will inform of the results by the end of July.

Within the project:

Partners:

Co-funded by:

   

Co-funded by the European Union – CREA-CULT-2023-COOP. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 101128499]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The views expressed in this announcement are the sole responsibility of HDLU and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

AFAR TALK: “your type of unity “: Art practice as a way to hold yourself up

26 June 2024

We bring you photos from yesterday’s conversation between Iza Tarasewicz (PL) and Leonida Kovač (HR): AFAR TALK: “your type of unity”: Art practice as a way to hold yourself up, as part of the European project AFAR, which aims to improve the mobility of contemporary visual artists and curators, thereby creating greater opportunities for women in art. The project takes place in four European partner countries – Romania, Germany, Croatia, and Austria. The conversation was held in collaboration with the discursive program of the doctoral studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb.

In conversation with Leonida Kovač, Iza presented her artistic journey, some of the ideas she seeks to convey through her works, as well as her experiences. The discussion covered the position of women in art, particularly in the medium of sculpture, heritage, tradition, and the context in which the works are created.

“I read somewhere in Bacon’s “every researcher of nature is caused to disbelieve what his mind most delights and attracts”… and this reflects my main journey… there is no central message, for me there is no centralization of ideas… everything is parallel and important, there is no device and no faulty elements, it is your type of UNITY, which we usually forget about, because this is our neurological structure, resulting from the evolution of our brain and the history of our ancestors. It was and equivalent to our primitive grandparents who tried at an independent price in a separate environment.”

Iza Tarasewicz

 

 

 

Within the project:

Project partners:

Co-funded by:

   

Co-funded by the European Union – CREA-CULT-2022-COOP. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 101100309 ]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The views expressed in this announcement are the sole responsibility of HDLU and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

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