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Introduction to New Media Art in Slovenia
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If arts are supposed to foster the understanding, integration and preparation of future developments, then new media art is already part of that future. In response to the artistic use of technologies invented and/or made widely available since the mid-20th century, a generic term new media art or media art was coined, replacing multimedia or mixed media. Although in Slovenia, such art is generally referred to as intermedia art, on the Culture.si portal, we have been using new media art as terminus technicus.
Art Center Prosenjakovci
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Art Center Prosenjakovci (Art Središče) is the first purpose-built art residency centre in Slovenia, and is set within a former frontier guard's building on the Slovenia-Hungary border at Goričko, close to the town of Središče (hence the name, as središče can be translated as "centre") in the eastern Pomurje region.
This multifunctional building houses artist's studios equipped with facilities for drawing, painting, woodcarving and sculpting in stone and metalwork. An art foundry for casting into sand, cast moulds and ceramics is also available, as well as a library, a multimedia room, and a permaculture garden. The resulting artworks can be exhibited temporarily in the dining room or in the studios themselves, and possibly in other art venues of the region. Aside from the artists, Art Center frequently also hosts volunteers, and is a part of the Workaway world network and the EVS (European Voluntary Service) programme.
Ulay Foundation Project Space
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Founded in Ljubljana in 2019, the Ulay Foundation Project Space is devoted to preserving and extending the legacy of Frank Uwe Laysiepen (1943–2020), known professionally as Ulay. The German artist had spent much of the last decade of his life in Slovenia, where he showed his work and co-founded Nastati, an arts institute and creative platform, with designer and partner Lena Pislak. Nastati ceased operating in 2019, to be replaced by the Foundation Project Space.
Simulaker Gallery
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Established in 2006 as a non-profit space, the Simulaker Gallery has grown into the most important space for presentations of contemporary art practices in the southeast region of Slovenia. Located in the old town centre of Novo mesto in a 160-square-metre renovated stable for horses, the programme was initially run by curator Iztok Hotko. In spring 2009 the gallery initiated an annual project entitled The First Chance, presenting artworks of art students from art departments round Slovenia or internationally.
The gallery collaborates also with the local branch of the Union of Slovene Fine Arts Associations and Fotopub Festival of Documentary Photography.
Osmo/za
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Osmo/za is a collaborative space on the 8th floor of the 1960s' Avtotehna skyscraper at Slovenska 54 in the very centre of Ljubljana. It was set up in 2017 by a consortium of three NGO art/cultural producers with a rich and varied history: Ljudmila, which engages in the development and popularisation of open culture, free licences and software, and in new ways of data distribution; Delak Institute, a production house exploring post-gravity art and outlining a path for space culturalisation; and Projekt Atol Institute, whose activities range from art production to scientific research and technological prototype development and production.
Mediadom Pyrhani
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Mediadom Pyrhani is a multimedia museum and a multipurpose venue set in the city centre of the coastal town of Piran. Established in 2015, the place is fully equipped to host all sorts of events, from concerts, film screenings and theatre plays to round tables, lectures and workshops. As a museum, it is focused on Piran and its history presented via a variety of media, from 3-D film projections to interactive, motion sensing displays. Additionally, Mediadom Pyrhani is also meant to serve as a network node for the activities of the coastal cultural producers and institutions.
Portorož Auditorium
updated 12 hours ago
Founded in 1973, Portorož Auditorium was a pioneer in conference organisation along the Slovene coast. Today it presents cultural activities and conferences in its own venue and also runs also the programme for the Tartini Theatre in old Piran.
The Portorož Auditorium and Tartini Theatre meet all the requirements for organising cultural events such as stage performances, operas, concerts and film screenings as well as conferences, symposia, seminars, company presentations, anniversary events and receptions.
Steklenik Gallery
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In 2018 the Cona Institute started a guest programme at the Steklenik Gallery, a gallery for sound, bioacoustics and art that hosted up to 7 exhibitions a year. Until 2022 it was located at the Tivoli Greenhouse and developed in partnership with the University Botanic Gardens Ljubljana. Today it appears at various venues in partnerships with several cultural organisations.