For many years Samara has been a closed city as Soviet and Russian space rockets have been – and still are – produced there. In the meanwhile, this magnificent old city on the Volga river has opened up for its citizens, international business, tourists, and most important: the arts. Continue reading
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Stories From Central Europe
Once, when I spoke with Francesca von Habsburg about the current Hungarian art scene, she highlighted Blood Mountain as one of the most exciting initiatives. I met Jade Niklai, founder and director of the Budapest-based independent, non-profit organization. She gave insights into Blood Mountain’s history, current activities, and future plans – which also involve Vienna. Continue reading
Opening of sound:frame in MAK
The 7th Festival For Audiovisual Expressions sound:frame opened yesterday at MAK. We met a lot of hipsters, students, creatives, and also Eva Fischer, the art director of the festival. And: we liked the exhibition “The House of Drift” (or should we call it “media dance fashion video installation”?). Check out the snapshots – fresh from … Continue reading
“Hundertwasser Is Avant-Garde” – Controversial Curator Robert Fleck
In a “Snapshots” interview, he told us why Viennese people are wrong to dislike Hundertwasser … Continue reading
Welcome Tina Kaplár!
Tina Kaplár is our regular blogger in Budapest. She studied art history and English literature. Active in the field of contemporary art, she is obsessed with socially and environmentally concerned artworks and projects. With interests in the visual art scenes of the CEE region and architecture in general, she publishes interviews and reports in several … Continue reading