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| name                = K6/4 Institute
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| name                = Kersnikova Institute
| local name          = Zavod K6/4
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| local name          = Zavod Kernikova
 
| street              = Kersnikova 6
 
| street              = Kersnikova 6
 
| town                = SI-1000 Ljubljana
 
| town                = SI-1000 Ljubljana
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| fax                = 386 (0) 1 438 0301
 
| fax                = 386 (0) 1 438 0301
 
| email              = info@k6-4.org
 
| email              = info@k6-4.org
| website            = http://www.k6-4.org
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| website            = http://kersnikova.org/
 
| founded by          = Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana
 
| founded by          = Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana
 
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[[K6/4 Institute|K6/4]] is a not-for-profit cultural institution for artistic, technical and educational activities related to digital research practices. It produces, organises and promotes creativity by the young and daring, especially within the framework of its well-known venues and the teams of art producers at [[Kapelica Gallery]], [[Klub K4]], and Café Metropol (now branded as [[Kersnikova]]). It operates in the field of live urban culture by stimulating the development of non-commercial, unconventional, avant-garde forms and contents of creative energy.  
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[[Kersnikova Institute]] (before 2014 named K6/4 Institute) is a not-for-profit cultural institution for artistic, technical and educational activities related to digital research practices. It produces, organises and promotes creativity by the young and daring, especially within the framework of its well-known venues and the teams of art producers at [[Klub K4]], [[Kapelica Gallery]] with BioTehna and Rampa Lab. It operates in the field of live urban culture by stimulating the development of non-commercial, unconventional, avant-garde forms and contents of creative energy.  
  
 
Institute K6/4 was established in [[established::2000]] as a result of the restructuring of the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana (ŠOU Ljubljana) which is also one of its founders (the other is the Union of Student Clubs of Slovenia).  
 
Institute K6/4 was established in [[established::2000]] as a result of the restructuring of the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana (ŠOU Ljubljana) which is also one of its founders (the other is the Union of Student Clubs of Slovenia).  
  
 
In 2013 the restructuring took place, the [[Klub K4]] was closed and reopened. The [[Cyberpipe]] community which had worked within the institute since 2000, moved from Kersnikova to their new venue.
 
In 2013 the restructuring took place, the [[Klub K4]] was closed and reopened. The [[Cyberpipe]] community which had worked within the institute since 2000, moved from Kersnikova to their new venue.
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In 2014 the new name ''Kersnikova'' got official.
 
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==Mission==
 
==Mission==
  
Hosted in the building of the Student Organisation of the [[University of Ljubljana]] on Kersnikova Street, K6/4 uses its infrastructure for a range of different projects and programmes, most of which were already run by its founder/host in the years before the establishment of K6/4 Institute.
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Hosted in the building of the Student Organisation of the [[University of Ljubljana]] on Kersnikova Street, Kersnikova Institute uses its infrastructure for a range of different projects and programmes, most of which were already run by its founder/host in the years before the establishment of K6/4 Institute.
 
Its philosophy is based on an ambition to become the central Slovene platform for live, emerging and thought-provoking culture. To this end the institute is developing numerous programmes and projects within which young creators can efficiently express their creative energy, sharpen it with educational activities and assess it with the help of the audience. Over 100 courses and lectures, 250 cultural events and 20 new artworks are produced every year.
 
Its philosophy is based on an ambition to become the central Slovene platform for live, emerging and thought-provoking culture. To this end the institute is developing numerous programmes and projects within which young creators can efficiently express their creative energy, sharpen it with educational activities and assess it with the help of the audience. Over 100 courses and lectures, 250 cultural events and 20 new artworks are produced every year.
  
 
==Venues and programme==
 
==Venues and programme==
  
K6/4 explores emerging artistic expressions and presents international art trends. Part of the K6/4 is a platform of contemporary research of artistic practices [[Kapelica Gallery]], which aims to establish a critical awareness of social practices and societal developments. [[Kapelica Gallery|Kapelica's]] emphasis is on research, exploring and experimenting the limits of artistic discourses and urban poetics. It supports long-term development of the projects and presents Slovene and international artists.  
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Kersnikova Institute explores emerging artistic expressions and presents international art trends. Part of the it is a platform of contemporary research of artistic practices [[Kapelica Gallery]], which aims to establish a critical awareness of social practices and societal developments. [[Kapelica Gallery|Kapelica's]] emphasis is on research, exploring and experimenting the limits of artistic discourses and urban poetics. It supports long-term development of the projects and presents Slovene and international artists.  
  
One of the most popular K6/4 projects is the alternative contemporary music and visual arts venue [[Klub K4]] that offers a diverse programme of contemporary music genres, such as minimal, house, techno, drum'n'bass, breakbeat, funk, nu rave, electro, hip hop, rock, etc. It goes beyond the limits of conventional genres with established Slovene and guest artists from abroad as well as new talents and innovators. K4 combines different forms of artistic expression and hosts hip-hop events, breakdance competitions, photography and street art exhibitions and educational projects.
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One of the most popular Kersnikova projects is the alternative contemporary music and visual arts venue [[Klub K4]] that offers a diverse programme of contemporary music genres, such as minimal, house, techno, drum'n'bass, breakbeat, funk, nu rave, electro, hip hop, rock, etc. It goes beyond the limits of conventional genres with established Slovene and guest artists from abroad as well as new talents and innovators. K4 combines different forms of artistic expression and hosts hip-hop events, breakdance competitions, photography and street art exhibitions and educational projects.
  
Café Metropol is primarily intended for daily gathering but also organises creative workshops and monthly theme parties as well. Café Metropol includes the Metropolis exhibition space which is situated by the glass wall facing the street so that the presented projects can be seen by the passers-by and guests in the café.
 
  
==Festivals==
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==Festivals history==
  
 
K6/4 was the organiser an international Break Festival from 1997 through 2007, a festival of young creators, especially the ones from the East European region.  
 
K6/4 was the organiser an international Break Festival from 1997 through 2007, a festival of young creators, especially the ones from the East European region.  
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
* [[Kersnikova]]
 
 
* [[Kapelica Gallery]]  
 
* [[Kapelica Gallery]]  
 
* [[Klub K4]]  
 
* [[Klub K4]]  
  
 
== External links ==  
 
== External links ==  
*[http://www.k6-4.org/ K6/4 Institute website]  (in English and Slovenian)
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*[http://kersnikova.org/ Kersnikova Institute website]  (in English and Slovenian)
 
*[http://www.klubk4.org/ Klub K4 website]   
 
*[http://www.klubk4.org/ Klub K4 website]   
 
*[http://www.kapelica.org/index_en.html Kapelica Gallery website]
 
*[http://www.kapelica.org/index_en.html Kapelica Gallery website]
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*[www.biotehna.org Biotehna.org]
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*[cipke.wordpress.com Cipke.wordpress.com]
  
  

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Zavod Kernikova
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Phone386 (0) 40 212 292
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Kersnikova Institute (before 2014 named K6/4 Institute) is a not-for-profit cultural institution for artistic, technical and educational activities related to digital research practices. It produces, organises and promotes creativity by the young and daring, especially within the framework of its well-known venues and the teams of art producers at Klub K4, Kapelica Gallery with BioTehna and Rampa Lab. It operates in the field of live urban culture by stimulating the development of non-commercial, unconventional, avant-garde forms and contents of creative energy.

Institute K6/4 was established in 2000 as a result of the restructuring of the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana (ŠOU Ljubljana) which is also one of its founders (the other is the Union of Student Clubs of Slovenia).

In 2013 the restructuring took place, the Klub K4 was closed and reopened. The Cyberpipe community which had worked within the institute since 2000, moved from Kersnikova to their new venue. In 2014 the new name Kersnikova got official.


Mission

Hosted in the building of the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana on Kersnikova Street, Kersnikova Institute uses its infrastructure for a range of different projects and programmes, most of which were already run by its founder/host in the years before the establishment of K6/4 Institute. Its philosophy is based on an ambition to become the central Slovene platform for live, emerging and thought-provoking culture. To this end the institute is developing numerous programmes and projects within which young creators can efficiently express their creative energy, sharpen it with educational activities and assess it with the help of the audience. Over 100 courses and lectures, 250 cultural events and 20 new artworks are produced every year.

Venues and programme

Kersnikova Institute explores emerging artistic expressions and presents international art trends. Part of the it is a platform of contemporary research of artistic practices Kapelica Gallery, which aims to establish a critical awareness of social practices and societal developments. Kapelica's emphasis is on research, exploring and experimenting the limits of artistic discourses and urban poetics. It supports long-term development of the projects and presents Slovene and international artists.

One of the most popular Kersnikova projects is the alternative contemporary music and visual arts venue Klub K4 that offers a diverse programme of contemporary music genres, such as minimal, house, techno, drum'n'bass, breakbeat, funk, nu rave, electro, hip hop, rock, etc. It goes beyond the limits of conventional genres with established Slovene and guest artists from abroad as well as new talents and innovators. K4 combines different forms of artistic expression and hosts hip-hop events, breakdance competitions, photography and street art exhibitions and educational projects.


Festivals history

K6/4 was the organiser an international Break Festival from 1997 through 2007, a festival of young creators, especially the ones from the East European region.

One of most important festival events organised on the location was the HAIP Festival a multimedia biennial of open technologies, organised by Cyberpipe 2004–2012.

Other festival events of the K6/4 Institute were Transfer and Utrip.

See also

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