D.C.C.A. Interview: Pushing the Limits at Galleria de' Foscherari, Bologna
In an interview with Artribune, the DebatikCenter of Contemporary Art (D.C.C.A.), established over two decades ago by Armando Lulaj, Ergin Zaloshnja, and Salvator Qitaj, is highlighted alongside the non-exhibition "Pushing the Limits," curated by Fabiola Naldi at Galleria de' Foscherari in Bologna. The D.C.C.A. was founded in response to the intersection of art and politics in post-socialist Albania and relocated to Tirana in 2003. Jonida Gashi and Pleurad Xhafa, members of the center, reflect on the repercussions of Albania's economic collapse in 1997 and Edi Rama's government that began in 2013. The non-exhibition features films, photographs, and installations, positioning themselves as "cultural agitators." Claudio Musso conducted the interview.
Key facts
- D.C.C.A. founded over 20 years ago between Bologna and Tirana by Armando Lulaj, Ergin Zaloshnja, and Salvator Qitaj.
- Non-exhibition 'Pushing the Limits' curated by Fabiola Naldi at Galleria de' Foscherari, Bologna.
- D.C.C.A. moved to Tirana in 2003, transforming an apartment into an exhibition space.
- Albanian context includes 1997 pyramid scheme collapse and neoliberal shock therapy.
- Edi Rama's government (2013) promised to make Tirana an international contemporary art hub.
- Center for Openness and Dialogue (C.O.D.) opened in 2015.
- D.C.C.A. reactivated its archive in 2017.
- Group defines itself as 'cultural agitators'.
Entities
Artists
- Armando Lulaj
- Ergin Zaloshnja
- Salvator Qitaj
- Jonida Gashi
- Pleurad Xhafa
- Fabiola Naldi
- Claudio Musso
Institutions
- DebatikCenter of Contemporary Art (D.C.C.A.)
- Galleria de' Foscherari
- Center for Openness and Dialogue (C.O.D.)
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Tirana
- Albania
- Firenze
- Gjadër