DobraVaga Opens in Ljubljana, Selling Art by Weight
DobraVaga, a new exhibition space in Ljubljana dedicated to young artists, has opened in the city's market center. Designed by renowned architect Jože Plečnik, the venue is an initiative of the Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture, a public institution founded by the Municipality of Ljubljana in 2009. The space features a unique pricing system: artworks are weighed on a vintage scale and sold per kilogram. In addition to monthly exhibitions, DobraVaga includes a Zine Vitrine offering magazines and DIY workshops, and an Open Studio where artists can work rent-free for three months. Sales revenue is heavily skewed in favor of the artists, aiming to support emerging talent through alternative market logic. Plečnik's nearby house-studio has also reopened after restoration.
Key facts
- DobraVaga is a new exhibition space in Ljubljana's market center.
- It was designed by architect Jože Plečnik.
- The space is an initiative of Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture.
- Kino Šiška is a public institution founded by the Municipality of Ljubljana in 2009.
- Artworks are sold by weight using a vintage scale.
- DobraVaga includes a Zine Vitrine with magazines and DIY workshops.
- An Open Studio allows artists to work rent-free for three months.
- Sales revenue is distributed heavily in favor of the artists.
Entities
Institutions
- DobraVaga
- Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
- Municipality of Ljubljana
Locations
- Ljubljana
- Slovenia