The exhibition presents works by members of nine regional associations united under the Association of Slovenian Fine Artists Societies (ZDSLU). It is the first major exhibition of its kind at the UMELKA Gallery in Bratislava, bringing together Slovenian artists working across a wide range of visual art disciplines. The gallery is home to the Union of Slovak Visual Artists. The exhibition, curated by Olga Butinar Čeh, is on view until 14 July.

 

Building Connections Between Artists from Two Nations

The exhibition's title, Interweaving in Art, reflects the dialogue and the forging of connections between artists from two nations in different parts of Europe.

Through their work, the participating artists explore relationships within contemporary society and address some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet, particularly the climate crisis, climate change, and environmental destruction.

 

Participating Artists

Vladimir Bačič, Igor Banfi, Sara Čeh, Polona Demšar, Domen Dimovski & Alja Košar, Đejmi Hadrović, Matjaž Duh, Aleksandra Saška Gruden, Barbara Kastelec, Damijan Kracina, Andreja Kranjec, Robert Lozar, Marjeta Medved, Marijan Mirt, Marko Pak, Eva Petrič, Silvester Plotajs Sicoe, Vesna Poznič, Arjan Pregl, Aleš Sedmak, Nataša Segulin, Mojca Senegačnik, Brane Širca, Jože Šubic, Urša Toman, Klavdij Tutta, Mojca Zlokarnik, and Klemen Zupanc.

 

Lasting Friendships Born from Brief Encounters

Over the past two decades, ZDSLU has regularly organised international exchange exhibitions in collaboration with artists' associations abroad.

 

“We are creating a cultural region without borders, connecting numerous visual artists from different parts of Europe. What began as brief encounters has developed into genuine friendships. This interweaving of artists and diverse artistic expressions across the cultures of our continent represents an example of good practice and a model that should be followed in every aspect of today's world and society.”