Slovenska literatura v obdobju 2020–2025
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Dvajseta leta enaindvajsetega stoletja so se za slovensko literaturo – tako kot navsezadnje za cel svet – pričela s pretresom: zaradi pandemije koronavirusa so se v marcu 2020 nenadno zaprla literarna prizorišča, knjigarne in knjižnice. Kljub temu je literarna in bralska skupnost kmalu po pričetku pandemije zahtevala, da naj se knjigarne in knjižnice vsaj delno znova odprejo. Kmalu so vzniknile tudi alternativne rešitve za izvajanje literarnih prireditev sredi zdravstvene in družbene krize: literarni pogovori so se do neke mere preselili na svetovni splet, pa tudi v javnem prostoru so se kmalu pričeli odvijati dogodki, ki so bili prilagojeni novim razmeram.
Kljub nepričakovano burnemu začetku desetletja sta si slovenska literatura in literarna infrastruktura v zadnjih petih letih ne le opomogli, temveč se tudi razvijata in dinamično odzivata na vselej nove lokalne in globalne trende in razmere. Pričujoči prispevek popisuje nekaj najopaznejših smeri razvoja slovenske literature ter slovenskega literarnega prizorišča v obdobju od leta 2020 do leta 2025.
Biennial of Design (BIO)
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The Biennial of Design, known also by its Slovene acronym BIO, explores and reflects contemporary developments in international design through a collaborative process; questioning and analysing current conditions in industrial production, public and private space, systems and networks. The Biennial operates under the aegis of the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) since the museum’s founding in 1972.
BIO, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024, is organized by MAO in cooperation with the Centre for Creativity (CzK). The 28th edition of the Biennial of Design (BIO) is held between 21 November 2024 and 6 April 2025. Under the title Double Agent - Do You Speak Flower? the BIO28 is curated by Professor Alexandra Midal.
Žužemberk Castle
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One of the most picturesque castles in Slovenia, Žužemberk Castle originated in the 13th century but acquired its present shape during the 16th century when its defences were reinforced with seven huge round towers. From 1538 until World War II, it was owned by the Auersperg family of Turjak. The castle was badly damaged during World War II and restoration work has been ongoing ever since. Every Summer the castle's inner courtyard hosts a programme of open-air concerts and plays.
Župančič Award of the City of Ljubljana
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Awarded annually by the Municipality of Ljubljana since 1965, the Župančič Award is named after the Slovene writer Oton Župančič (1878–1949). Following a public announcement, candidates are selected from among all the authors/artists proposed; the selection is carried out by a committee elected by the Mayor of the City who is also the committee's president. One award is given for the life's work of a creator from the Municipality of Ljubljana, and three other awards are given to individuals or artistic groups who have in the past year contributed significantly to Ljubljanas cultural life or who have recently attained international praise for their work.
Živa Award
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Since 2014, the Forum of Slavic Cultures International Foundation and the European Museum Academy (EMA) have bestowed the Živa Award for the Best Slavic Museum. The award is named after the Slavic goddess Živa.
Since 2018 the jury consisting of 13 museum experts from Slavic countries and the European Museum Academy also selects the winner of the Živa Award for the best Slavic heritage site.
Calls for the Živa awards are announced annually, usually in the summer.
Žiri Museum
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Established in 1970 by the Škofja Loka Museum Society and its branch in the town of Žiri, the Žiri Museum contains three major permanent collections which are specific to Žiri: the bobbin-lace and shoemaker's collections (both 1973), the National Liberation War collection (1978) and the paintings collection (1980). It also houses monuments dedicated to painter Maksim Sedej (1909–1974) and composer Anton Jobst (1894–1981) and a memorial plaque dedicated to writer Leopold Suhodolčan (1928–1980). The museum organises occasional special exhibitions.
Železniki Museum
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Founded in 1969 by the Museum Society of Železniki, Železniki Museum is housed in Plavec House, a building which dates from 1637 and was renovated in 2010. Over the years the museum has expanded its collections, and today it occupies exhibition space of 400 square metres in the main building, plus a 60 square metre gallery in a former outbuilding. Its collections are installed in 12 rooms on the ground, first and second floors.
Žalec Inter Municipal Central Library
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The Žalec Municipal Library was established in 1961 and relocated to more adequate premises in 1985, enabling a much wider scope of activities and programmes. In addition to managing lending units in Griže, Liboje, Petrovče, Ponikva, and Šempeter, it runs five branches: Braslovče, Polzela, Prebold, Tabor, and Vransko.
As the region's foremost cultural and information centre, the main library and its dislocated units host exhibitions, book presentations, story-telling hours, library courses for school children, author meetings, lectures, creative workshops, and other educational activities. It strives to reach out to special needs members and elderly residents of the nursing home in Polzela by organising events and providing services. A notable facet of the library is the local collection department, dedicated to maintaining and preserving materials on the life in the region; featured in the considerable collection are books, postcards, manuscripts, photographs, and vedute.
Savinjčani beremo project
Since 2007 the library has run the project for the promotion of reading, a Reading Badge for the adults, under the title Savinjčani beremo (roughly translated as "Residents of Savinjska dolina Read", the residents of the Savinjska dolina region along the Savinja river being know as Savinjčani in Slovenian).
In 2011 the library published the first issue of the newspaper Savinjčani beremo. Written entirely by library staff members, the articles, columns, reading recommmendations, and creative writing contributions in this 8-page publication promote reading culture and encourage the use of libraries for and by all citizens.
Žalec Institute for Culture, Sport and Tourism
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The Žalec Cultural Institute was established in 2001 by the Municipality of Žalec and manages the Eco-Museum of Hop-Growing and Brewing Industry in Slovenia and Savin House, the refurbished former home of opera and ballet composer Friderik Širca-Risto Savin (1858–1948). It incorporates the composer's Memorial Room, the Dore Klemenčič-Maj Collection, and the Savinov likovni salon, a receiving art gallery space. Žalec Cultural Institute also bestows the annual Fanny Haussmann Award for poetry.
Zvon Magazine
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Zvon (Bell) Magazine is the oldest Slovene literary magazine, launched as early as 1870 by Josip Stritar in Vienna and now published bi-monthly by Mohor's Society in Celje. While staying true to the traditions of Celovški, Dunajski and Ljubljanski zvon magazines, it is open to innovation which fosters Slovene national and cultural identity.