Theoretical-discussion art forum "Art today"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsCQGtAnCFY
During the 35th "Process-Space" Festival, the 2nd edition of the discussion and theoretical art forum was held on the topic "Problems of contemporary art in Bulgaria/2024" on 15.06.2024 at the conference hall of the “Melnitsata” Information Center, 6th floor, town of Balchik.
Participants: Nadezhda Dzhakova (commissioner of the Bulgarian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale); Servet Kocyigit (artist, lecturer); Ruxandra Dimitru (Art Mark Auction House); the film "The Medal" by Nadya Rozeva (artist); the film "Dante and the Air Feather" directed by Dimitar Lipovanski, in memory of Dimitar Grozdanov; reportage film for the "The Brick" project – “What is contemporary art …” by Hristina Bobokova and Rada Yakova.
The commissioner of the Bulgarian Pavilion, Dr. Nadezhda Dzhakova, interpreted the theme of "Foreigners Everywhere" and the way in which the Bulgarian project "The Neighbors" was present in the general appearance of the Venice Biennale 2024. She talked about the mechanisms whereby the transmission of memory takes place, the handling of documents as an artistic method and a thematic field of contemporary art.
Art Mart Bulgaria Auction House presented statistics from their achievements in their first year at the Bulgarian art market. The presenter was Ruxandra Dumitru, who made a comparison with other markets in the Balkans, where the auction house is developing, as well as the opportunities she sees for Bulgarian art.
Servet Kocyigit presented his creativity and basic ideas, which are a driving theme in his work as an artist on the international scene. He presented the essence of old and new projects, as well as the concept of his participation in Balchik.
Nadezhda Rozeva presented her art and rich medalist portfolio. In the documentary "The Medal" she revealed the essence of making medals, jewelry, awards, as well as the satisfaction of that delicate jeweller’s work.
The forum presented the documentary film by the director Dimitar Lipovanski - "Dante and the Air Feather", which is in memory of the art critic Dimitar Grozdanov and presents rare excerpts from the artist's performances and events.
The reportage film "What is contemporary art..." was created for the "The Brick/2023" campaign and is part of the "The Brick" exhibition in 2024 at the "Rayko Aleksiev" Gallery. The film includes 28 interviews with random passers-by and 6 non-random conversations about art. The main questions are - "Do you know what contemporary art is?", "Should contemporary art be in museums?", "Name a contemporary artist/creator?", "Do you go to exhibitions?". The participants are: Hristina Bobokova, Rada Yakova, Silviya Bogoeva.