Lecture Series at Ludwig Museum Budapest Explores Margins in Post-Cold War Art Theory

In April 2012 and February 2013, the Ludwig Museum in Budapest hosted a lecture series titled Theoretical and Critical Problems of the Margins Today, organized by art historian Hedvig Turai. This series examined how concepts of marginality have transformed since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the onset of globalization, while also addressing the geopolitical dynamics of margins. It aimed to encourage transnational discussions on art-theoretical topics, featuring notable speakers such as Piotr Piotrowski, Marina Grzinic, Alexander Alberro, and Boris Groys, with a fifth speaker yet to be revealed. Key themes included provincializing the West, biopolitics, and emerging frameworks like post-colonial theory. Turai, who resides in Budapest, is an active contributor to ARTMargins, focusing on gender and Holocaust art.