Paradis Garaj's Garage-Based Art Project Critiques Power Structures in Bucharest

Paradis Garaj, an initiative led by Stefan Tiron and Claudiu Cobilanschi, operated from a garage in Bucharest, redefining traditional art experiences. In a 2012 interview with ARTMargins Online, they expressed their concerns about the power dynamics within the art world, referencing Jean Delumeau's "Une Histoire du Paradis" and the works of Mike Davis and Daniel Bertrand Monk, "Evil Paradises." They contended that success in art often reflects irresponsibility within a casino-like economy. Prioritizing support from Dan and Lia Perjovschi over Ministry of Culture funding, they engaged various audiences, partnering with groups such as Kill My Enthusiasm and executing media takeovers. They highlighted the far-right's appropriation of alternative spaces and emphasized the instability of the art bubble, advocating for precarious venues instead of commercially viable options.