ARTMargins Online Marks 25 Years with Snapshot Dialogues on Eastern European Art

ARTMargins Online is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of short dialogues. These conversations feature critics and curators from Eastern Europe engaging with artists. A specific dialogue involves art historian and curator Jon Blackwood alongside artists Elena Chemerska and Ivana Mirchevska. The series aims to illuminate the difficult political and economic environments faced by cultural producers in the region. It also seeks to showcase the remarkable energy, adaptability, and ingenuity present within these art scenes. The discussed conversation focuses primarily on the circumstances for creating contemporary art in North Macedonia. Jon Blackwood is associated with Aberdeen, Sarajevo, and Skopje. Elena Chemerska is connected to Skopje and Berlin. Ivana Mirchevska is based in Skopje.