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object(WP_Post)#4779 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30760) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2025-04-16 12:16:46" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-04-16 10:16:46" ["post_content"]=> string(1642) "Join us for the opening of ENSEMBLE – Gerrit Rietveld and the MAO Collection exhibition on April 24 at 7 PM in MAO.   Ensemble is the first exhibition in Slovenia to feature original works by Rietveld. The objects on display are from a private collection of furniture and household objects, now on public display for the first time. This collection, built up over several decades from the 1990s onwards, includes many key works from Rietveld’s furniture workshop. Founded in 1917, this workshop became the hub of Rietveld’s creative collaboration with the furniture maker Gerard A. van de Groenekan, where they spent decades developing new designs and producing variations and iterations of his seminal pieces.   The exhibition places this private collection within the broader context of the MAO collection and Slovenian modernist design. The works and projects of Ciril Tavčar, Niko Kralj Oton Jugovec and others are presented alongside Rietveld’s pieces, linking with them in terms of concept, material, or chronology to form a harmonious whole. Accompanied by a series of related programmes, the exhibition offers more than a retrospective view; it re-reads Rietveld’s design processes to highlight their unexpected relevance for today, particularly in their approach to natural resources, sustainable materials and social design.   " ["post_title"]=> string(73) "Opening of exhibition ENSEMBLE – Gerrit Rietveld and the MAO Collection" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(69) "opening-of-exhibition-ensemble-gerrit-rietveld-and-the-mao-collection" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2025-04-16 12:16:46" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-04-16 10:16:46" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=30760" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4822 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30572) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2025-02-17 08:56:49" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-02-17 07:56:49" ["post_content"]=> string(1110) "Built on commission from the Khisl family in mid-16th century, Fužine Castle is the only remaining renaissance castle in Ljubljana. At the time of its construction it served as a proof of wealth, reputation and political powers of its first owners.   The castle changed hands already at the end of the century and then several times over the subsequent periods, which was all reflected in its building structure. An important addition was the hydroelectric power plant which was built in 1897 to serve the Vevče paper mill. Still operative today, the power plant is a unique example of technical history. In 1984, Fužine Castle was declared a cultural monument, and has been dedicated to museum activities and managed by the Museum of Architecture and Design since 1990. The castle is located in the Fužine area which received its name after the ironworks (Slovene: fužine) that were once operative on the river Ljubljanica.   The castle tour for english speakers will be given on last Saturday of every month at 11. a.m. by our associate Katarina Metelko.  " ["post_title"]=> string(50) "Guided Tour of Fužine Castle for English Speakers" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(51) "guided-tour-of-fuzine-castle-for-english-speakers-6" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2025-03-25 13:34:03" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-03-25 12:34:03" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=30572" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4876 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30680) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2025-03-25 13:35:51" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-03-25 12:35:51" ["post_content"]=> string(2372) "For BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower?, El Último Grito continues their exploration of the language of a 'film catalogue', and the threshold between narrative fiction and academic archivism.   As Time Swallows Time is an experimental film exploring the biennial theme of Double Agent. On the one hand, inhabiting the biennial sites, it recounts the journey of Be becoming Poppy, as they encounter each other through time. On the other, it acts as a catalogue of the biennial itself, a collection of intertwined actions, moments, sights, triggers, and keepsakes reflecting on elements from the curatorial texts, as well as the exhibited works throughout the different sites.   The film will premiere in the Museum of Architecture and Design Ljubljana on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM. After the screening, there will be a discussion with the creators and BIO28 curator Alexandra Midal.   The film was produced as part of the design biennial BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower?, curated by Alexandra Midal. BIO28 is organised by the Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the Centre for Creativity. The production of the film was made possible with support from the British Council, HEAD – Genève, the European Union, the Republic of Slovenia, and other supporters.   The film was shot at the venues of BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower? at MAO, ISIS Gallery, the Mala galerija Banke Slovenije, and Don't Teach a Flower How to Bloom: the Urban Poster Project, as well as at other locations in Ljubljana." ["post_title"]=> string(69) "Film premiere: El Último Grito: As Time Swallows Time and discussion" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(66) "film-premiere-el-ultimo-grito-as-time-swallows-time-and-discussion" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2025-03-25 13:46:00" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-03-25 12:46:00" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=30680" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4875 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30668) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2025-03-24 11:16:52" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-03-24 10:16:52" ["post_content"]=> string(2985) "At the end of the 28th Design Biennial, we invite you to join us at the Design Perspectives Symposium, which will take place on 27 March 2025, from 14.30 to 20.00 at the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO).   Through a series of discussions, it will focus on three thematic strands - New Priorities, New Territories and New Stages - that will address current issues in the design profession, examine its expansion into new disciplines and analyse the ways in which it is communicated and mediated.   Programme: Design Perspectives March 27, 2025, 14.30–20.00   14.30 Introduction   14.40 New Priorities Jan Boelen, Atelier LUMA Tina Gregorič, Dekleva Gregorič arhitekti, TU Dunaj Rok Kuhar, ALUO, Univerza v Ljubljani, Raketa Justin McGuirk, Future Observatory, Design Museum London Moderator: Maja Kolar   15.45 New Territories  Aric Chen, Nieuwe Instituut Dr. Barbara Predan, ALUO, Univerza v Ljubljani Luka Stepan, Sito Jane Withers, Jane Withers Studio Moderator: Vera Sacchetti   17.00 New Stages Ajdin Bašić, graphic designer Thomas Geisler, Kunstgewerbe Museum, Dresden Pia Groleger, Pjorkkala Beatrice Leanza, cultural strategist and critic Moderator: Kristina Dešman   18.20 Catering   19.00 Film premiere: El Último Grito: As Time Swallows Time and discussion.   To help with organization, please confirm your attendance by emailing bio@mao.si by Tuesday, March 25, 2025." ["post_title"]=> string(37) "BIO28 Symposium I Design Perspectives" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(37) "bio28-symposium-i-design-perspectives" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2025-03-24 11:16:52" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-03-24 10:16:52" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=30668" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4872 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30566) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2025-02-14 12:15:39" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-02-14 11:15:39" ["post_content"]=> string(5435) "Italian Design Day Lecture ISIS Gallery, Slovenska cesta 17   We are delighted to announce that Marco Sammicheli will be giving a lecture at this year's 28th Biennial of Design Ljubljana (BIO 28),  organized by the Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the Centre for Creativity.   Titled "Collections, Policies, and Programs: Triennale Milano and Its Design Diplomacy," Sammicheli will present the direction of the upcoming Triennale Milano 2025, Inequalities, and share his insights into contemporary museum collections. He will also explore the profound influence of the renowned Italian designer Carlo Mollino on the evolution of design.   The lecture will take place at the ISIS Gallery, one of the venues of BIO 28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower?.The exhibition space, which will also feature chairs inspired by the designs of Carlo Mollino, will provide a starting point for a discussion on museum and design practices. Following the lecture, a debate on the future of museums and design collections will take place.   About Marco Sammicheli Marco Sammicheli is the Curator of Design, Fashion, and Crafts at Triennale Milano and Director of the Museo del Design Italiano. Since 2018, he has represented Triennale at the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris. He has curated exhibitions on designers such as Estúdio Campana, Bruno Munari, Carlo Mollino, and Mario Bellini, and has contributed to numerous design publications. Sammicheli serves on the boards of several organizations and teaches at the Catholic University in Milan, where he leads research on sacred design in collaboration with the Vatican Museums. He also writes for Il Sole 24 Ore and Interni magazine.   About BIO28 The Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and the Centre for Creativity (CzK) present the 28th edition of BIO Ljubljana, one of the world’s longest-running design biennials. Curated by Alexandra Midal, with assistant curator Emma Pflieger, this edition, titled Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower?, brings together designers, artists, filmmakers, and thinkers to explore the complex relationship between art, design, and the coded language of flowers.   This edition of BIO reflects on themes of feminism, secrecy, and resistance through the lens of floriography. In addition to the exhibition, commissioned artworks and five production platforms, BIO28 will feature talks, workshops, and city-wide events, with key highlights at ISIS Gallery and Mala galerija banke Slovenije in Ljubljana.   The event will be held in English.   The event is organised in cooperation with Italian Cultural Institute in Ljubljana (Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Lubiana).    Photography: Gianluca Di Ioia, Triennale Milano, 2023 Graphic Design: Rafaela Dražić, MAO, 2025   Follow BIO: Website: 28.bio.si Instagram: @bio_ljubljana          " ["post_title"]=> string(103) "BIO28 I Marco Sammicheli: Collection, Policies and Programs - Triennale Milano and its design diplomacy" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(99) "bio28-i-marco-sammicheli-collection-policies-and-programs-triennale-milano-and-its-design-diplomacy" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2025-02-14 12:39:31" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-02-14 11:39:31" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=30566" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4827 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(29848) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-11-11 21:51:37" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-11 20:51:37" ["post_content"]=> string(1556) "BIO28 OPENING Thursday, November 21 19:00-24:00 Museum of Architecture and Design   Join us for the opening of the 28th edition of BIO Ljubljana, one of the world’s oldest and most renowned design biennials, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year!   Curated by Alexandra Midal, BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower? brings together designers, artists, filmmakers, and thinkers to explore the intricate relationship between art, design, and the coded language of flowers. This edition reflects on themes of feminism, secrecy, and resistance through the lens of floriography.   Find out more about BIO 28 >>   The Biennial of Design is organized by the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) in cooperation with the Centre for Creativity. The project is co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Slovenia.   Our thanks goes to our supporters and media partners.   " ["post_title"]=> string(50) "OPENING I BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower?" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(46) "bio28-double-agent-do-you-speak-flower-opening" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-11-11 22:20:59" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-11 21:20:59" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=29848" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4826 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(29857) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-11-12 12:10:12" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-12 11:10:12" ["post_content"]=> string(5339) "BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower? Opening Week - BIO28 20–23 November 2024 Ljubljana, Slovenia More details: 28.bio.si   BIO28 Locations Museum of Architecture and Design; ISIS Gallery, Ljubljana centre; Mala galerija Banke Slovenije, Ljubljana centre; Urban poster area at Ajdovščina 1    Schedule for BIO28 Opening Week  Wednesday, 20 November 18:00–19:00: Opening event / Satellite programme Denton project (student collaboration between ALUO, Ljubljana and HES-SO Geneva) Location: Mala galerija Banke Slovenije, Ljubljana centre, Slovenska cesta 35 21:00: Social networking event Location: BIO28 Meeting Point - Bar Pritličje, Ljubljana center   Thursday, 21 November 19:00–24:00: BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower? Opening Speeches by representatives from key organisations and institutions, and special guests. BIO28 Double Agent: Do you Speak Flower? Celebration Party: Drinks, DJ and VJ Location: Museum of Architecture and Design, Fužine   Friday, 22 November 11:00: Guided tour BIO28 Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower? Guided by BIO28 curatorial team: Alexandra Midal and Emma Pflieger Location: Museum of Architecture and Design, Fužine 15:00–17:00: Jakub Jansa / BIO28 + LIFFE Screening and discussion with artist Jakub Jansa and Alexandra Midal Location: Kinoteka, Ljubljana centre 17:00–18:00: Don't Teach a Flower How to Bloom Presentation of the BIO28 Production Platform team with Grashina Gabelmann, introduced by Alexandra Midal and Emma Pflieger Location: Mala galerija Banke Slovenije, Ljubljana centre 18:00–18:30: BIO28 Production Platform: Cattleya Guided tour by the Production Platform team members Location: Ajdovščina 1, Ljubljana center 19:30–20:00: Dorothy’s House Performance Location: ISIS Gallery, Ljubljana centre   21:00: Social networking event Location: BIO28 Meeting Point - Bar Pritličje, Ljubljana center   BIO28 team contact Manca Košir, BIO28, communications, press.bio@mao.si Blažka Kirm,  BIO28, marketing, marketing@mao.si   " ["post_title"]=> string(18) "BIO28 Opening Week" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(18) "bio28-opening-week" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-11-12 12:10:12" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-12 11:10:12" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=29857" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

object(WP_Post)#4871 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(29726) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "2" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-09-20 14:20:26" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-09-20 12:20:26" ["post_content"]=> string(6026) "Where: Večnamenska dvorana 3, CENTER ROG Designers/tutors:  FLORA LECHNER, ŽAN KOBAL Maximum participants: 10 Language: ENGLISH   Tracing Topographies is a three day design workshop in which the participants will investigate the possibilities of urban environments as sights of craft. Looking at the history of Kropa, who’s economy, social structure, culture and architecture were all shaped by craft, the participants will seek to reverse these processes and use the urban landscape of Ljubljana to develop individual projects.   Through group discussions and one on one tutoring the participants will learn/develop a multidisciplinary, conceptual approach to design, as well as learn the basics of working with metal sheets, embossing and engraving. Through experimentation with different techniques, the participants will be asked to discuss the conscious choices of their design process, as well as the conceptual and technical considerations involved.   Knowledge of design and making is not mandatory, but preferred. In the workshop you will be working with your hands and use light tools (hammers, drills,...). All of the materials and tools will be provided.   APPLY HERE >> 

Schedule

14 OCTOBER – DAY 1 16h – INTRODUCTION

• Introduction of the tutors, participants and the programme of the workshop
• Presentation of basic metalsmithing and embossing techniques through examples

17h – EXERCISE 1

• First experimentations with materials and techniques
• Exploring the possibilities of adding different textures to materials

18H – EXCURSIES 2

• Hammering metal sheets in and on a mold
• Learning 3D shaping techniques

  15 OCTOBER – DAY 2 16h – KICK-OFF DAY 2

• Small get together talking about the exercises and tasks for

the day 16h30 – TASK 1

• Each participant receives 5 aluminum sheets and a hammer
• Explore the surroundings of Rog and use the urban

topographies to trace the shapes and textures of the city 18h30 – TASK 2

• Individual talks with tutor
• Development of the final project based on the outcomes of TASK 1, through sketching, drawing, collaging and material experimentations

HOMEWORK

• Think about your final outcome and what steps you need to take in order to finish

  16 OCTOBER – DAY 3 16h – KICK-OFF DAY 3

• Individual conversations/feedback with the tutors

17h – INDIVIDUAL WORK

• Final works on your projects
• Conversations/feedback with the tutors if needed

19h – PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL OUTCOMES

• Present your project

  The workshop is part of MADE IN platform,  a research, design and heritage platform that proposes new collaborative practices and knowledge exchange between the traditional craftspeople and contemporary designers. Made in partners: Museum of Architecture and Design – MAO (Ljubljana, Slovenia) (coordinator), Center Rog (Ljubljana, Slovenia), City Museum Zenica – MGZ (Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Drugo more (Rijeka, Croatia), Museum of Decorative Arts, part of the State Art Collections of Dresden – SKD (Dresden, Germany), Museum of Arts and Crafts – MUO (Zagreb, Croatia), Oaza (Zagreb, Croatia), Creative Hub Nova Iskra (Belgrade, Serbia), Passa ao Futuro – PAF (Lisbon, Portugal), and University of Applied Sciences Zwickau – WHZ (Schneeberg, Germany).   ABOUT THE MENTORS   Flora Lechner (Vienna, 1994) is a designer based in the Netherlands. In her work she takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining design, moving images, and sculpture. She likes to see her works conceived as small stages or potential arenas for action, playing with the idea of activation and ghostly stagnancy. She graduated in 2018 from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna and in 2020 with a Masters at the Design Academy Eindhoven. Since then she has worked as an independent designer on various projects and takes part in exhibitions around Europe.   Žan Kobal (Maribor, 1993) is a designer, researcher, and writer based in Ljubljana. After graduating Cum Laude in Industrial Design from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design Ljubljana, he continued his studies at Design Academy Eindhoven, obtaining a Master’s degree Cum Laude in Contextual Design there. Approaching design as an investigative medium, his work often crosses the traditional boundaries of design by delving into film and installation to frame objects as narration devices, exploring and revealing the way materials, craft, and discourse co-create reality.   More information:  https://center-rog.si/program/made-in-delavnica-po-sledeh-tipografij/   https://center-rog.si/en/programme/made-in-workshop-tracing-topographies/   https://madein-platform.com/collaboration/unfolding-kropas-nail-production-between-utility-and-cultural-impact/" ["post_title"]=> string(39) "MADE IN Workshop: TRACING TOPOGRAPHIES" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(37) "made-in-workshop-tracing-topographies" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-09-20 14:20:26" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-09-20 12:20:26" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=29726" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

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MAO park

*In case of bad weather, the event will be held in MAO.

 

Five projects that form the exhibition in MAO park are the outcomes of collaboration between different organisations in the Fužine neighbourhood where MAO is located and students from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design and the Faculty of Arts. They tackled community challenges using design methods, approaches and tools. The exhibition presents the prototypes of social innovations that have the potential for realization.

  By placing the scene of the event in the park, which connects the public space between the museum and the neighbourhood, we want to enable accessibility, to foster the inclusion of vulnerable groups and also attract those visitors who would not otherwise visit Fužine's institutions. We are opening up MAO park as a space for community events that are shaped on intergenerational collaboration, knowledge-sharing within the community, public participation, and interaction between Fužine institutions. Through gatherings, events and workshops, we test the scope and effects of joint action, and we offer the presented social innovations a place to test them in reality.   PROJECT PARTNERS      " ["post_title"]=> string(33) "The Museum in Community 2 Opening" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(33) "the-museum-in-community-2-opening" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-05-13 14:25:33" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-05-13 14:25:33" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(44) "https://mao.si/?post_type=event&p=29028" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" }

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Her work merges art, infrastructure activism, and social sciences, focusing on biodiversity, climate crisis, and the multispecies right to the city and subsequent right to the urban metabolism. In 2019, Solomon coined the term multispecies urbanism and showcased the concept in the Dutch Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennial. Currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Planning at the University of Amsterdam, Solomon is also the founder of Urbaniahoeve – Social Design Lab for Urban Agriculture. Since 2010, Urbaniahoeve has been involved in critical spatial practices centered on interspecies care relations and biodiversity production. Urbaniahoeve’s current project is the 56-hectare Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Food Forest, (called VBAZO) in Amsterdam Zuidoost. VBAZO is produced by the Urbaniahoeve collective (Debra Solomon and Renate Nollen) with local human and more-than-human communities.   About Trajna   Trajna, founded by Gaja Mežnarić Osole and Andrej Koruza, is a cultural association dedicated to cultivating and grounding innovative cultural strategies that encourage literacy in biodiversity and action among creative communities, decision-makers, and cultural and educational institutions. The organization has pioneered strategies for managing invasive species, engaging the City of Ljubljana in creating new circular economies and pioneering the Notweed paper brand, which utilizes cellulose from invasive plants for paper production. In 2020, Trajna initiated the Creative Laboratory Krater to care for and repair an 18.000 m2 pioneering ecosystem that emerged out of a former construction site and facilitates (trans)local collaborations for eco-social practitioners. Within Krater, Trajna focuses on projects that intertwine regenerative material cultures, spatial and cultural politics, and pedagogical work, collaborating with the wider Krater collective, which includes architect Danica Sretenović, microbiologist Primož Turnšek, ecologist Sebastjan Kovač, designer Rok Oblak, and the multispecies community on the site. Krater was a finalist at the New European Bauhaus Prizes in 2022 and received the prestigious Plečnik Award for architecture in 2023.   About the Crafting Biodiversity project   Crafting Biodiversity is a research project aimed at positioning craft as a reparatory land practice. Inspired by ecological corridors, the project focuses on designing techniques, tools, communication strategies, and spatial interventions to reduce land fragmentation and enhance the connectivity of urban biodiversity while advocating for the rights of all species to a healthy environment.   The project is part of the MADE IN Platform for Contemporary Craft and Design commissioned by the Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana and Center Rog.   Partners of the Project: MAO (Ljubljana, Slovenija), Center Rog (Ljubljana, Slovenija), Muzej grada Zenice – MGZ (Zenica, Bosna in Hercegovina), Drugo more (Reka, Hrvaška), Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden – SKD (Dresden, Nemčija), Muzej za umjetnost i obrt – MUO (Zagreb, Hrvaška), Oaza (Zagreb, Hrvaška), Kreativni hab Nova Iskra (Beograd, Srbija), Passa ao Futuro – PAF (Lizbona, Portugalska) ter Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau – WHZ (Schneeberg, Nemčija). 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