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The Rebirth of Industrial Spaces through the Prism of Culture and Creativity
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From London and Paris to Berlin and Amsterdam, if we mention only Europe, some of the best contemporary museums and galleries are set in former industrial buildings, taking advantage of vast spaces, preserving cultural heritage and giving back to people what they had been creating before in a different manner.
Slovenia stepped on this path in the early 2000s and is committed to renovating, rebuilding and breathing new life into such buildings. Through revitalisation, cities, townships and private organisations are transforming these sites and structures into places that offer platforms for creative industries. However, the means towards this goal and the results vary distinctively.
Stara Elektrarna - Old Power Station, 2006
Experimental Theatre in the 1950s and 1960s
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Primož Jesenko provides a brief sketch of the developments of experimental theatre in Slovenia of the 1950s and 1960s. In this post-war time of the newly-established Yugoslavia, we see how experimental practices became a way for theatre artists working to link to the international, avant-garde space in Europe and beyond. The next questions became: in which spaces could such activities be carried out and how to blend the "institutional and non-institutional"?
Slovenia on the Global Music Map
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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.
The Hidden Gems of Slovenian Museums
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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.
Arctur
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Arctur is a hi-tech company specialising in advanced IT solutions and delivering innovative products and services in the fields of industry, health, tourism, heritage, and more. The company approaches its projects in an interdisciplinary spirit, merging research, science, art and business. Among Arctur's projects there are a VR experience discovering Kozlov Rob castle, a detailed 3D model of Kostanjevica na Krki monastery, and digitalisation of several best known works by the architect Jože Plečnik.
Afront, Institute for spatial innovation
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Afront, Institute for spatial innovation is a non-governmental organisation working in the field of culture, popularisation of architecture and architectural heritage. Since 2013, the institute has organised the Open House Slovenia festival and managed the Open House Slovenia online platform. Another project of the Afront Institute is Invisible Houses, another online platform presenting important Slovenian architectural achievements which have been demolished or never built, are not accessible to the public or simply not sufficiently known and understood. The Institute is also the producer of Odprto, a podcast dedicated to topics related to space, architecture and design.
ADD
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ADD is a team of technology experts providing a broad range of services, including data & AI, cybersecurity, regulatory reporting, and system integration. Its mission is to empower businesses and public institutions with smart, secure, and scalable IT solutions that support digital transformation, efficiency and resilience. Its clients come from a range of different fields, from energy and manufacturing to finance and the public sector.
Slovenian Association of Literary Translators
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The Slovenian Association of Literary Translators was founded in 1953 as a professional union engaged in maintaining a high level of translation work and developing contacts among translators. The association organises literary and debate evenings, publication presentations, professional meetings, lectures and conferences. It strives to stimulate international academic exchanges involving translators and collaborates with other cultural, educational and professional organisations and institutions in Slovenia and abroad. Its publishing activities comprise numerous publications on translation, such as Hieronymus – Journal for Translation. In 2018, the association published a white book on translation, the core text for all those who deal with language professionally.
The Slovenian Association of Literary Translators is a member of the Conseil Européen des Associations de Traducteurs Littéraires (CEATL).
Sploh Institute
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Double bass player Tomaž Grom of Sploh Institute has contributed greatly to the improvised music scene.
Sploh Institute is a non-for-profit arts organisation, established in 1999, which engages in music and performing arts production, publishing and education. With its wide variety of activities, the institute has become an important internationally minded node for research, networking, collaborations, education, and creativity not only in the field of music but also in dance, poetry, theatre, and multimedia arts. It supports not only the development of young artists but also of different audiences, with the latter apparent in the institute's focus on children and marginal groups.
Throughout the years the institute has cooperated with numerous producers from Slovenia, from Glej Theatre and Šerpa Literary Art Association to En-Knap Productions, Via Negativa, Bunker Institute, Sonica International Festival of Transitory Art and others. Its main centre of activities is Španski borci Culture Centre, though many of its productions take place elsewhere, most often in Klub Menza pri koritu. The founder and director of this platform is the improvising musician and composer Tomaž Grom, whose exploits earned him the Golden Bird Award in 2007.