At the initiative of media and performance artist Branko Miliskovi\u0107, in cooperation with the Sa\u0161a Marchet Foundation, we are continuing the series of talks in the historical space of the Balkan Cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the second conversation, which was held on December 23, 2024, art historian and professor at the College of Fine and Applied Arts in Belgrade, Branislav Dimitrijevi\u0107, and artist Branko Miliskovi\u0107 participated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The conversation covered issues of political, educational and institutional attitudes towards independent artists, as well as the challenges that artists face in contemporary society. Dimitrijevi\u0107, among other things, emphasized art as a form of transgression and transgression, stressing the importance of artistic work. Also, the geopolitics of contemporary art and its engaging character were discussed, as well as the challenges faced by artists from Serbia on the European and international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The interlocutors also touched on the topic of “continuous discontinuity” in the development of contemporary art in the former Yugoslavia, as well as the antagonism between contemporary art and national culture. They also discussed different approaches to art – from neoliberal market valuation to ideological engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This initiative aims to establish a public conversation as a platform for understanding the position of independent artists; through the use of dialogue in the research and recording of problems that arise from administrative, professional to the regulation of competition policy and equal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foundation strives to empower artists to share their observations and challenges, especially those related to the existential consequences and possibilities of creative work in an environment that is not always directed towards understanding. This conversation is based on creating a context that will contribute to building respect for individuals who create and take responsibility for their independence in the name of the common good, as precious and exceptional witnesses of the times in which we live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bioskop Balkan – a space for contemporary art, also has an obligation to take part of the responsibility and put the current narrative in the center of attention, offering solutions instead of further deepening the misunderstanding of different actors in culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n