Galerija DESSA
Židovska steza 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana
Phone386 (0) 1 251 4074
Andrej Hrausky, Director
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| − | The first and the only specialised architectural gallery in Slovenia [[Architectural Gallery DESSA]] is | + | The first and the only specialised architectural gallery in Slovenia, the [[Architectural Gallery DESSA]] is an important platform for the exchange of ideas and opinions. Since its establishment in [[Established::1989]] over 200 exhibitions in Slovenia, 72 exhibitions abroad, and more than 50 lectures have been organised. |
| − | In 2009 DESSA | + | In 2009 Gallery DESSA celebrated its anniversary with the exhibition dedicated to the last two decades – the leading architects of the [[DESSA Architecture Centre and Association]] took this opportunity to remind the public of the greater responsibility for environmental issues and society in general. |
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| − | In March 2010 the exhibition ''Contemporary architecture in Slovenia 1999–2010'' produced by Gallery DESSA and curated by [[Andrej Hrausky]] and [[Maja Ivanič]] was presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia) in | + | In March 2010 the exhibition ''Contemporary architecture in Slovenia 1999–2010'' produced by Gallery DESSA and curated by [[Andrej Hrausky]] and [[Maja Ivanič]] was presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia) in the frame of the 15th Architectural Biennial of Macedonia – BIMAS 2010. |
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | After [[DESSA Architecture Centre and Association]] was founded in 1982 its members soon revealed the wish for their own exhibition space. For the interior design they invited internationally renowned architect [[Boris Podrecca]] who | + | After [[DESSA Architecture Centre and Association]] was founded in 1982 its members soon revealed the wish for their own exhibition space. For the interior design they invited internationally renowned architect [[Boris Podrecca]] who drew the first plans for the gallery space in 1987 free of charge. The corporate identity of the gallery was designed by [[Ranko Novak]]. |
| − | The opening of the Architectural Gallery DESSA was celebrated in 1989 with the exhibition of the [[Prešeren Award and Prešeren Foundation Awards|Prešeren Award]] winners. Recognition of DESSA Gallery was soon gained through articles in international magazines, which were published mostly with the help of Podrecca. In 1991 the ''Grand | + | The opening of the Architectural Gallery DESSA was celebrated in 1989 with the exhibition of the [[Prešeren Award and Prešeren Foundation Awards|Prešeren Award]] winners. Recognition of DESSA Gallery was soon gained through articles in international magazines, which were published mostly with the help of Podrecca. In 1991 the ''Grand Exhibition of Slovene Architecture'' in New York was organised, which attracted many visitors and later travelled through cities in the USA and Canada. |
== History of the building == | == History of the building == | ||
| − | The location where the DESSA gallery and office complex stands today | + | The location where the DESSA gallery and office complex stands today was once the site of a synagogue. After a fire destroyed it in 1213, it was rebuilt on a larger scale. In the 16th century Cesar Maximilian deported Jews from the Carniola region and converted the synagogue to a Catholic chapel, which was demolished in the 19th century. |
| − | The current building at Židovska steza 4 in Ljubljana's city centre was build before the Ljubljana earthquake in 1895 and since then offered a place for several functions. In | + | The current building at Židovska steza 4 in Ljubljana's city centre was build before the Ljubljana earthquake in 1895 and since then has offered a place for several functions. In the 1930s there was a restaurant, after the Second World War it became a music school and later a craftsmen's workshop. The attempt to inhabit the place again with a restaurant was luckily abandoned – the idea to establish a gallery prevailed with the help of architect [[Alenka Sfinigoj]], who at the time lived in the building. |
==Exhibition space== | ==Exhibition space== | ||
| − | + | *'''dimensions:''' 34m² (7.5m x 4.5m x 3.3m H) incorporating 13 linear metres of wall space | |
| + | *'''installation system:''' glass panels (11 glass panels 1m x 1.8m and 6 glass panels 0.33m x 1.8m) | ||
| + | *'''lighting:''' halogen lighting system | ||
| + | *'''climate control:''' none | ||
| + | *'''sales policy:''' sales not permitted | ||
| + | *'''security:''' security system installed | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [http://www.dessa.si DESSA website] (in English) | * [http://www.dessa.si DESSA website] (in English) | ||
| − | * [http://www.zavodbig.com/2010/01/24/20th-anniversary-of-architectural-gallery-dessa-in-ljubljana-slovenia/ 20th anniversary of Architectural Gallery DESSA at Zavod Big website] | + | * [http://www.zavodbig.com/2010/01/24/20th-anniversary-of-architectural-gallery-dessa-in-ljubljana-slovenia/ 20th anniversary of Architectural Gallery DESSA at Zavod Big website] |
| − | * [http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Biographies/MainBiographies/P/Podrecca/podrecca.htm Boris Podrecca interview] | + | * [http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Biographies/MainBiographies/P/Podrecca/podrecca.htm Boris Podrecca interview] |
| − | * [http://www.zavodbig.com/2010/03/22/exhibition-on-contemporary-architecture-in-slovenia-at-bimas-2010-in-macedonia ''Contemporary architecture in Slovenia 1999-2010'' exhibition] | + | * [http://www.zavodbig.com/2010/03/22/exhibition-on-contemporary-architecture-in-slovenia-at-bimas-2010-in-macedonia ''Contemporary architecture in Slovenia 1999-2010'' exhibition] |
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Architecture = 5 Years of Slovene Architecture, a round table discussion and exhibition opening, organised in cooperation with the Architects' Society of Ljubljana (DAL), Architects' Bulletin (ab), Architectural Gallery DESSA, and Hiša arhitekture Maribor and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Rome,
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Five Years of Slovene Architecture - ARCHITECTURE= exhibition and screenings of Small and Smart: Expressions of Contemporary Slovenian Architecture in Films by the Museum of Architecture and Design, organised in cooperation with Architects' Bulletin (ab) (Architects' Society of Ljubljana (DAL)), Architectural Gallery DESSA, RAZ:UM and House of Architecture Maribor and with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tel Aviv,
In March 2010 the exhibition Contemporary architecture in Slovenia 1999–2010 produced by Gallery DESSA and curated by Andrej Hrausky and Maja Ivanič was presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje (Republic of Macedonia) in the frame of the 15th Architectural Biennial of Macedonia – BIMAS 2010.
Background
After DESSA Architecture Centre and Association was founded in 1982 its members soon revealed the wish for their own exhibition space. For the interior design they invited internationally renowned architect Boris Podrecca who drew the first plans for the gallery space in 1987 free of charge. The corporate identity of the gallery was designed by Ranko Novak.
The opening of the Architectural Gallery DESSA was celebrated in 1989 with the exhibition of the Prešeren Award winners. Recognition of DESSA Gallery was soon gained through articles in international magazines, which were published mostly with the help of Podrecca. In 1991 the Grand Exhibition of Slovene Architecture in New York was organised, which attracted many visitors and later travelled through cities in the USA and Canada.
History of the building
The location where the DESSA gallery and office complex stands today was once the site of a synagogue. After a fire destroyed it in 1213, it was rebuilt on a larger scale. In the 16th century Cesar Maximilian deported Jews from the Carniola region and converted the synagogue to a Catholic chapel, which was demolished in the 19th century.
The current building at Židovska steza 4 in Ljubljana's city centre was build before the Ljubljana earthquake in 1895 and since then has offered a place for several functions. In the 1930s there was a restaurant, after the Second World War it became a music school and later a craftsmen's workshop. The attempt to inhabit the place again with a restaurant was luckily abandoned – the idea to establish a gallery prevailed with the help of architect Alenka Sfinigoj, who at the time lived in the building.
Exhibition space
- dimensions: 34m² (7.5m x 4.5m x 3.3m H) incorporating 13 linear metres of wall space
- installation system: glass panels (11 glass panels 1m x 1.8m and 6 glass panels 0.33m x 1.8m)
- lighting: halogen lighting system
- climate control: none
- sales policy: sales not permitted
- security: security system installed
See also
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