Manifesta 14 Prishtina Pioneers 'Situated Solidarity' Curatorial Model in Kosovo
The fourteenth iteration of Manifesta was held in Prishtina, Kosovo, from July 22 to October 30, 2022, showcasing 103 artists in 25 locations, with 64% hailing from Kosovo and the Western Balkans. Hedwig Fijen, the director, characterized it as a pioneering biennial model that addressed Kosovo's political landscape, including visa limitations and the 1998-1999 Kosovo War. Curators Catherine Nichols and CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati emphasized public space and storytelling. Key sites included the Grand Hotel Prishtina and the Hivzi Sulejmani Library. Of the €5 million budget, €764,000 was allocated for urban initiatives. On November 22, 2022, the EU approved visa liberalization for Kosovo, set to take effect on January 1, 2024. Kosovo submitted its application for EU candidate status on December 22, 2022.
Key facts
- Manifesta 14 occurred in Prishtina, Kosovo from July 22 to October 30, 2022.
- 103 artists and collectives participated, with 64% from Kosovo and the Western Balkans.
- The biennial utilized 25 venues, including the Grand Hotel Prishtina and a former library.
- Director Hedwig Fijen stated it developed a new model for the event's 25-year history.
- The total budget was approximately €5 million, with €764,000 for urban projects.
- Creative mediators were Catherine Nichols and the design firm CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati.
- The EU agreed to visa liberalization for Kosovo on November 22, 2022, effective January 1, 2024.
- Kosovo submitted its application for EU candidate status on December 22, 2022.
Entities
Artists
- Vangjush Vellahu
- Majlinda Hoxha
- Marta Popivoda
- Genti Korini
- Pierre Greville
- Petrit Halilaj
- Sokol Beqiri
- Mehmet Behluli
- Ilir Bajri
- Shkëlzen Maliqi
- Petrit Abazi
- Hedwig Fijen
- Catherine Nichols
- Carlo Ratti
- Sjoukje van der Meulen
- Claire Bishop
- Richa Nagar
- Susan Geiger
- Donna Haraway
- Hannah Arendt
- Eric Klinenberg
- Helmut Draxler
- Octavian Eşanu
- Maria Todorova
- Përparim Rama
- Erich Rathfelder
- Shyqëri Obërtinca
- Dodë Gjergji
- Valentina Bonizzi
- Besa Luci
- Jeta Xharra
- Max Bruinsma
- Katya Garcia-Anton
- Josip Broz Tito
- Slobodan Milošević
- Witold Szabloswki
- Piers Greville
- Stanislava Pinchuk
- Bora Baboci
- Anna Bromley
- Luz Broto
- Lee Bul
- Lúa Coderch
- Ilir Dalipi
- Yael Davids
- Cevdet Erek
- Jakup Ferri
- Núria Güell
- Driton Hairedini
- Artan Hairullahu
- Laureta Hairullahu
- Flaka Haliti
- Roni Horn
- Malinda Hoxha
- Astrit Ismaili
- Fitore Isufi Shukriu
- Hristina Ivanoska
- Emily Jacir
- Sejla Kameric
- Antoneta Kastrati
- Doruntina Kastrati
- Argjirè Krasniqi
- Edona Kryeziu
- Katalin Ladik
- Brilant Milazimi
- Hana Miletic
- Alketa Xhafa Mripa
- Alban Muja
- Sami Mustafa
- Silvi Naci
- Natasha Nedelkova
- Tuan Andrew Nguyen
- Vigan Nimani
- Christian Nyampeta
- Adrian Paci
- Alicia Rogalska
- Farija Mehmeti
- Ugo Rondinone
- Sahei Rahal
- Nusret Salihamixhigi
- Selma Selman
- Driton Selmani
- Abi Shehu
- Chiharu Shiota
- Beth Stephens
- Annie Sprinkle
- Miryana Todorova
- Alije Vokshi
- Sislej Xhafa
- YII Xhaferi
- Miki Yui
- Driant Zeneli
- Massimiliano Tonelli
Institutions
- Manifesta
- ARTMargins Online
- Center for Narrative Practices
- ETEA
- CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati
- The Economist
- Foundation 17
- Kosovo 2.0
- Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Royal Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo
- United Nations Development Programme
- Municipality of Prishtina
- Raum Labor Berlin
- MIT Senseable City Lab
- University of Prishtina
- Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
- Metropolis M
- Stedelijk Studies
- Columbia University
- Utrecht University
- Humboldt University
- Artforum
- Frankfurter Algemeine
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
- Suhrkamp
- Valiz
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- Soros Centers for Contemporary Art (SCCA)
- MoMA
- Center for Cultural Decontamination
- Academy of Others
- International Foundation Manifesta
- Astronomy Club of Kosova
- Haveit Collective
- Koja
- Marubi National Museum of Photography
- Pykè Presje
- raumlaborberlin
- RomaMoMa
- Oral History Initiative/Secondary Archive
- Sekhmet Institute
- Speculative Tourism
- Starry Skies of Humanity
- StoryLab
- tamtam
- Werker Collective
- Centre for Narrative Practice
- Hivzi Sylejmani Library
- Brick Factory
- Grand Hotel
- ArtReview
- The Center for Narrative Practices
- Triennale di Milano
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Documenta
- Carlo Ratti Studio
- Artribune
- Exibart
- Gambero Rosso
Locations
- Prishtina
- Kosovo
- Western Balkans
- Grand Hotel Prishtina
- Berlin
- Germany
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Palermo
- Marseille
- France
- Spain
- Belgrade
- Serbia
- Mitrovica
- Kassel
- Luxembourg
- United States
- Chicago
- Oregon
- Utrecht
- London
- Champaign
- Illinois
- Albania
- Bosnia
- Gorani
- Roma
- Turkey
- Southeastern Europe
- Central Europe
- Eastern Europe
- European Union
- Yugoslavia
- Greater Serbia
- Pristina
- Australia
- Europe
- Barcelona
- Balkan
- Balkans
- Sicily
- Milan
- Venice
- Brick Factory
- Center for Narrative Practices
- Germia shopping center
- Rilindja printing house
- Palace of Youth and Sports
- National Library of Kosovo