SATURDAY Oct 12, 11:45 @ Hájovňa
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An art historian with a long-standing relationship with JAMA and a Roma artist come together at the 78th year of M.A. in a performative, poetic encounter.
Titled Halgato for Two Funnels, their performative situation touches on time, memory, and identity. Two funnels serve as a metaphor for an hourglass, symbolizing the cyclical nature of history and the resonance of cultural roots into the future. Soil, representing buried Roma history, flows from the lower funnel (the past) into the upper one (the future), where seeds are planted to grow new possibilities.
A reinterpreted version of the song Halgato evokes voices from the past, culminating in a hopeful vision of continuity, resilience, and cultural identity.
Emília Rigová, also known as Bári Raklóri, is a Slovak artist exploring the complexities of Roma identity in a society steeped in stereotypes and prejudice. Through her work, she challenges entrenched views of the majority, advocates for cultural and social inclusion, and strives to preserve the uniqueness of Roma heritage. Her art, infused with post-feminism and cultural activism, often incorporates performative acts and sound elements that confront and dismantle stereotypes. Her alter ego, Bári Raklóri, embodies both her personal and artistic journey, using sound as a medium to evoke the voices of Roma history and culture. Rigová’s exhibitions feature soundscapes, including traditional Roma songs and instruments, creating an immersive experience that amplifies the narrative of Roma identity. This blend of visual, performative, and auditory elements transforms her art into a multisensory critique of stereotypical perceptions, prompting a reevaluation of the visibility and value of Roma culture.
Lucia Gregorová Stach is an art historian currently working as a senior curator at the Slovak National Gallery, where she manages the Collection of Other Media. She specializes in modern and contemporary art, with particular focus on the 1960s and 1970s, and researches performative and intermedia art in Central and Eastern Europe. Her interests extend to art theory, the history and future of exhibiting, and new museology. Gregorová Stach has been the author or co-author of numerous exhibition projects and publications, including Adamčiak, Begin! (SNG Bratislava, 2017, SNG Galéria Ľ. Fullu, 2018, with M. Murin); Jana Želibská – Swan Song Now (Czech and Slovak Republic Pavilion, 57th Venice Biennale, 2017); and the long-term exhibition Model: Museum of Contemporary Art (SNG Bratislava, 2024).
LANGUAGE: SLOVAK, ENGLISH
