The Possibility of a Region
In an increasingly networked, hyperconnected world, what is the value of regional cultural ecosystems? And, in a world in which monolithic ideas of nationhood and belonging continue to have catastrophic consequences, how should arts institutions build ties and identify with their neighbors? Exploring the markers of successful partnership, the role of technology, and the impact of networks on a sense of expanded regionality, this discussion zeros into the diverse and ambiguous territory known as “Central and Eastern Europe” – and asks whether or not that can, or should, be a “thing”.
venue: Talks Area
Open event – limited capacity (max. 100 people)
Speakers:
Irena Popiashvili, Dean of the School of Visual Art, Architecture and Design, Free University of Tbilisi
Katalin Erdődi, Co-curator, 3rd Biennale Matter of Art Prague (2024) & Appointed Director, Trafó House of Contemporary Arts Budapest (from 2025)
Marta Czyz, Curator, Polish Pavilion, 60th Venice Biennale
Moderated by Victoria Camblin, Magazine.Capital
This talk takes place with the kind support of the Vienna Insurance Group.
About the Moderator: Victoria Camblin is a writer, editor, and curator of public programming. She has served as Editor and Artistic Director of the non-profit magazine and cultural platform ART PAPERS, and as Executive Editor at 032c, a Berlin-based magazine and media and fashion brand. Her research, writing, and commercial consulting seek to apply historical analysis to present-day cultural phenomena as a means of exploring contemporary creative production across art, media, fashion, technology, and most recently web3. Since 2022, she has worked with Nicholas Korody as Magazine. Capital, research, and content studio serving brands and institutions in the luxury and cultural industries.