PUNK.SUBCULTURE.SOCIALISM. Archives of the future. Photography from Slovenia.

PUNK.SUBCULTURE.SOCIALISM. Archives of the future. Photography from Slovenia

PUNK. SUBCULTURE. SOCIALISM.ARCHIVE OF THE FUTURE.PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SLOVENIA is a wide-ranging exhibition that links the medium of photography with various aspects of the Slovenian punk movement from 1977 to the mid-1980s as well as with the periods before and after. The exhibition also sheds light on subcultural and alternative events that took place in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana in the 1980s, including the beginnings of the LGBT+ movement in the 1980s, with bands such as Laibach and other courageous and subversive activities.

The exhibition focuses on the important role of photography as a means of documentation and a form of expression within the Slovenian punk movement and other subcultural events of the time. Slovenian punk helped to create a provocative photographic aesthetic that still resonates today. Punk left its mark not only in music, but also in art, fashion and lifestyle.

The Slovenian punk scene was known for its independence and its criticism of the political system and social norms of the time. At the same time, it was characterised by a pro-socialist, working-class, youthful and rebellious attitude that emerged as a reaction to social injustice, political apathy and economic crises.

Dr Marina Gržinić, curator of the exhibition

Realisation of the exhibition project: Dr Marina Gržinić, Jovita Pristovšek, Janusz Czech (Artistic Director A.K.T;), Melike Helimergin (A.K.T;), Lisa Schlenker (A.K.T;)

With works by

Janez Bogataj
Božidar Dolenc
Vojko Flegar
Dušan Gerlica
Aldo Ivančić
DK
Siniša Lopojda
Elena Pečarič
Matija Praznik
Bogo Pretnar
Bojan Radovič
Relations / 25 Years Of The Lesbian Group Škuc-LL Ljubljana
Mladen Romih
Tone Stojko
Tožibabe
Igor Vidmar