ARTMargins Interviews Eastern European Artists in Berlin on Historical Context and Contemporary Experience
ARTMargins Online has published an interview with artist Gábor Altorjay as part of a series focusing on Eastern European artists residing in Berlin. The conversation explores how these artists currently experience the city and reflect on their initial hopes and expectations upon arrival. Berlin's unique geopolitical situation during the Cold War and into the 1990s made it a magnet for artists worldwide, particularly from Central and Eastern Europe. The interview questions whether these artists have permanently settled in the city. Sven Spieker is also credited as a contributor to the piece. The content is tagged under "fluxus" on the ARTMargins website.
Key facts
- ARTMargins Online published an interview with Gábor Altorjay.
- The interview is part of a series with Eastern European artists in Berlin.
- Sven Spieker is credited as a contributor.
- Berlin attracted Eastern European artists during the Cold War and 1990s.
- The city's geopolitical situation gave it a unique flair.
- Artists from Central and Eastern Europe were especially drawn to Berlin.
- The interview explores artists' current experiences in Berlin.
- It questions whether artists have settled permanently.
Entities
Artists
- Gábor Altorjay
- Sven Spieker
Institutions
- ARTMargins Online
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Eastern Europe
- Central Europe