Category:In Focus

Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station, 2006

Ljudmila in lights, Ljudmila - Ljubljana Digital Media Lab, the predecessor of Ljudmila Art and Science Laboratory.

This ridge encompassing the mountain tops Vršič, Vrh Rus, Oblo Brdo, Vrata, Krnčica (2142 m), Srednji vrh and Krn (2244 m) is known for being the site of the Isonzo Front in World War I. Photo: Brane Blokar, Wikipedija.

Through crowd-sourcing memory collection actions such as the one from Europeana organised to gather and digitise memorabilia about World War I, descendants of those who lived through the Great War and history buffs can gain a new look at the deadliest conflict in history. Alenka Pirman tells of how Slovenia was involved in the collection efforts.

EAVE training events are known for their high-profile expert guests and hands-on interactive experiences such as this brainstorming session with Croatian film producer and EAVE group leader Ankica Jurić Tilić. Photo: ©Frank Schoepgens

The cultural and creative sectors (CCS), including film and audiovisual, have been amongst the hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis, which has also accelerated the existing trends in AV training and capacity building. The Motovila team explored how three Creative Europe co-funded AV training programmes for project development (with important connections to Slovenia) have been dealing with the sudden changes and effects imposed by the turbulent events of 2020.

Alma Karlin wearing a yukata. Alma Karlin Estate, Manuscript Collection, National and University Library, MS 1872.

When you think of fascinating collections of objects from East Asia, visiting Slovenian museums probably doesn't even cross your mind. This perception is about to change as you embark on an exciting journey to discover hidden gems in the museum cellars and attics brought to Slovenia from China, Japan and Korea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In this article, two researchers involved in the project East Asian Collections in Slovenia of the Department of Asian Studies at Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana lead us on a tour of items from these lands that are tucked away in the repositories of Slovenian museums and reveal the unique stories of how they found their way to Slovenia. A must-read for anyone interested in ethnographic and art collections, especially those from East Asia.

VOLKSWAGNER 3, Laibach in collaboration with RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and composer Izidor Leitinger, 2009. A sonic suite in three acts making connections between Wagner, modernism and jazz, crossbred with pop art.

Slovenian musicians and bands have a colourful history of international success in the music industry. But before such success becomes a topic of nostalgia, SIGIC's Peter Baroš tells of new initiatives helping today's music acts reach for the stars hanging over the global music map.

A pair of skis, used in the Yugoslav People’s Army. From 1974 onwards, its mountain warfare forces would use the equipment produced by Elan.

The Responsible Mobility infographic by Coline Robin, from the Motovila/CED Slovenia conference "Mobility4Creativity" in 2019.

Transnational mobility brings essential economic and social benefits to the culture and creative sectors (CCS), through access to new markets, partnerships, networks and jobs. For artists and cultural workers, this can mean establishing themselves internationally, learning new skills, meeting potential partners. The effects of such mobility are even broader, from increasing audiences to promoting cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, thus helping promoting values of plurality, diversity, integration and cooperation.