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Bojana Kunst

@bkunst.bsky.social

performance art theorist, philosopher · professor at the Institute for Applied Theatre Studies at @jlugiessen.bsky.social · author of Artist At Work and The Life of Art: Transversal Lines of Care · https://intima.org/kunst

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igor štromajer · intima.org@intima.bsky.social · 3d ago

We stopped in Karlsruhe and visited ZKM, where we saw the surprisingly intelligent and subtle Silver Egg exhibition and, of course, the ever-inspiring permanent collection. By the way, after many years, we got to see Stelarc's Exoskeleton again!

A selfie of two visitors standing inside ZKM Karlsruhe. On the left, a bald man with a short white goatee wears a black Adidas T-shirt and oversized round black sunglasses with bright turquoise lenses. On the right, a woman with short brown hair and blue-framed glasses smiles at the camera, wearing a light blue striped shirt over a dark top. Behind them is a large illuminated welcome sign displaying "Willkommen", "Welcome", and "Bienvenue" beneath the ZKM Karlsruhe logo.A large transparent spherical vessel, about the size of a person, is partially filled with vivid green liquid. Condensation covers the inside of the dome, while thick transparent tubes and polished metal pipes connect to the front of the structure, giving it the appearance of a futuristic laboratory device or bioreactor. The installation is displayed in a spacious gallery with wooden parquet flooring.Stelarc's Exoskeleton robotic installation fills a dark gallery space. The large metallic machine resembles a giant six-legged spider, with articulated hydraulic legs extending from a central circular platform. A tall framework rises from the center, carrying cables, sensors, and mechanical arms. Bright spotlights highlight the silver structure, casting dramatic shadows across the parquet floor and black walls.A digital artwork composed of five rectangular screens arranged in an irregular vertical formation against a black wall. The displays show luminous white particle clouds swirling across deep blue backgrounds, creating abstract, fluid forms that appear to flow seamlessly from one screen to the next. The minimalist presentation emphasizes the glowing motion and fragmented composition.
Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Every day is International Women's Day! ("Militarism on Trial", Frankfurt, 1914. Rosa Luxemburg was prosecuted for her anti-militarist speech and for agitating against the military. The caricature depicts the trial through an inverted perspective: Rosa is the one putting militarism on trial.)

A black-and-white political caricature from 1914 titled "Militarism on Trial." In the center background, Rosa Luxemburg stands behind a raised podium, pointing an accusing finger toward the foreground. Below her, a military officer in a pointed helmet sits with his back to the viewer on a bench labeled "Anklagebank" (Defendant's Bench). Between them, two rows of benches labeled "Zeugenbank" (Witness Bench) are filled with skeletons wearing military uniforms, facing each other. Two court officials are seated at the desk next to Luxemburg, appearing to take notes. The scene is framed by a formal courtroom setting, creating a powerful visual reversal where the anti-war activist acts as the prosecutor of the military.
Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🌏 [reminder] ➠ The online information day takes place next week via Zoom on FEB 19, 15:00 - 17:00 CET. Please inform us in advance and contact Mila[dot]Lanz[at]uni-giessen[dot]de You can find the Zoom link for the information day at the bottom of this page: www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties...

Artistic Aptitude Test for the Master "Choreography and Performance"

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Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 7mo ago

MA Choreography and Performance (CuP) – Call for Applications and Audition for the Academic Year 2026/27 Institute for Applied Theatre Studies, Justus Liebig University, Gießen, Germany www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties... Online Info Day (Zoom, 19 Feb 2026): www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties...

Overhead view of ten people arranged loosely in a circle on a dark, matte floor, each lying or crouching close to the ground in a curled or resting position. Their bodies face inward toward the center, leaving an empty circular space between them. Clothing varies in muted and earthy colors, including dark green, black, gray, light blue, patterned fabrics, and one bright orange shirt that stands out near the bottom of the image. Some people lie on their sides with knees bent, others kneel or lie flat with arms folded under their heads. Soft, natural light enters from the top left, creating gentle highlights and shadows on the floor and emphasizing the stillness and contemplative mood of the scene.
Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 9mo ago

For the catalogue of the exhibition "Ulay and Marina Abramović: Art Vital" at Cukrarna Gallery, curated by Alenka Gregorič and Felicitas Thun-Hohenstein, I wrote an essay titled Kinetic Power Relations. www.e-flux.com/announcement... The exhibition opens on 29 November 2025.

Catalogue: ART VITAL—12 Years of Ulay/Marina Abramović - Announcements - e-flux

ART VITAL—12 Years of Ulay/Marina Abramović explores the twelve-year collaboration between the two pioneering figures of performance art through an exhibition, a photobook, and a comprehensive catalog...

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Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 9mo ago

❤️‍🩹 Once again, the best festival of the best art students in the world, and beyond, is here: 💥 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 diskursfestival.de/en 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 Gießen, 6–9 November 2025

Bright yellow poster with bold blue and white graphics for the Diskurs Festival 2025. In the center, there is a photo of a smashed white layer cake with black polka dots and a single broken candle sticking out. Above the cake, in a jagged blue frame, the text reads “DISKURSFESTIVAL 6.–9.11.2025.” In the top right corner, another starburst shape says “FORESHOCKS!” in blue letters. On the left, a blue badge reads “BUY FESTIVAL PASS PASS PASS.” Along the bottom, small blue icons label sections “HOME,” “CALENDER,” “CONTACT,” “TEAM,” and “BLOG.” Logos of sponsors and institutions, including Gießen Kulturamt, Hessische Theater Akademie, and Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, are aligned at the bottom. The design uses only yellow, blue, white, and black, creating a loud, pop-art feel.
Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 10mo ago

A woman's library, filled with men's words: the paradox of the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar / Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek. 📕 📘 📗 📙 📚 📓 📒

View of the historic Rococo Hall inside the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar. The room is grand and oval-shaped, lined with floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with antique books in faded leather bindings. The walls are painted pale blue with white stucco ornamentation and gilded gold accents on the railings, columns, and cornices. A curved upper gallery wraps around the room, supported by arches and balustrades decorated with intricate gold leaf. Marble busts of scholars and historical figures stand at intervals along the balcony. Above, a richly decorated ceiling features an oval skylight with painted artwork and sculpted flourishes. Soft natural light shines through tall arched windows, supplemented by hanging lantern-style lamps that add a warm glow. The overall atmosphere is solemn, elegant, and reverent — a sanctuary of knowledge preserved in exquisite 18th-century style.View of the historic Rococo Hall inside the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar. The room is grand and oval-shaped, lined with floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with antique books in faded leather bindings. The walls are painted pale blue with white stucco ornamentation and gilded gold accents on the railings, columns, and cornices. A curved upper gallery wraps around the room, supported by arches and balustrades decorated with intricate gold leaf. Marble busts of scholars and historical figures stand at intervals along the balcony. Above, a richly decorated ceiling features an oval skylight with painted artwork and sculpted flourishes. Soft natural light shines through tall arched windows, supplemented by hanging lantern-style lamps that add a warm glow. The overall atmosphere is solemn, elegant, and reverent — a sanctuary of knowledge preserved in exquisite 18th-century style.View of the historic Rococo Hall inside the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar. The room is grand and oval-shaped, lined with floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with antique books in faded leather bindings. The walls are painted pale blue with white stucco ornamentation and gilded gold accents on the railings, columns, and cornices. A curved upper gallery wraps around the room, supported by arches and balustrades decorated with intricate gold leaf. Marble busts of scholars and historical figures stand at intervals along the balcony. Above, a richly decorated ceiling features an oval skylight with painted artwork and sculpted flourishes. Soft natural light shines through tall arched windows, supplemented by hanging lantern-style lamps that add a warm glow. The overall atmosphere is solemn, elegant, and reverent — a sanctuary of knowledge preserved in exquisite 18th-century style.View of the historic Rococo Hall inside the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar. The room is grand and oval-shaped, lined with floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with antique books in faded leather bindings. The walls are painted pale blue with white stucco ornamentation and gilded gold accents on the railings, columns, and cornices. A curved upper gallery wraps around the room, supported by arches and balustrades decorated with intricate gold leaf. Marble busts of scholars and historical figures stand at intervals along the balcony. Above, a richly decorated ceiling features an oval skylight with painted artwork and sculpted flourishes. Soft natural light shines through tall arched windows, supplemented by hanging lantern-style lamps that add a warm glow. The overall atmosphere is solemn, elegant, and reverent — a sanctuary of knowledge preserved in exquisite 18th-century style.
Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Off to Rome to talk about dark things. My lecture, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁, will take place on 8 September, at 18:30 at La Pelanda – Mattatoio di Roma, Teatro 1. 20th Short Theatre Festival, 5–14 September 2025 𝘽𝙤𝙟𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙆𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙚 𝙞𝙡 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙡'𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚 www.shorttheatre.org/en/eventi/bo... Rome, Italy

Bojana Kunst e il lato oscuro dell'arte - Short Theatre

CLASSE is a project of transmission, compromise, blending and mixing, invented pedagogies and radical imagination.

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Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · last yr.

Heading to Groningen to talk about art, capitalism, class differences, and other typical summer topics: Summer School 2025 – Creative Work(s) www.nica-institute.com/core-course-... University of Groningen, 23-26 June 2025; NICA – Netherlands Institute for Cultural Analysis

Core Course | Summer School 2025 – Creative Work(s): Cultural Production Studies Across the Disciplines - Netherlands Institute for Cultural Analysis (NICA)

Dates: 23-26 June 2025 | Location: University of Groningen | Instructors: Kathryn Roberts, Thijs Lijster | Credits: 5 ECTS

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Bojana Kunst@bkunst.bsky.social · last yr.

With doctoral students after the lecture. 🌬️ Early spring in Venice just hits different – a bit of winter's chill still hanging around, but you can already feel the promise of new beginnings in the air.

A group of eleven people is gathered in an outdoor courtyard with stone pavement. They are standing in front of a rustic pink building with tall windows, framed by two leafless trees. The group is diverse in age and style, wearing a mix of casual and stylish clothing, with some donning scarves, hats, and jackets. Many are smiling and posing closely together, reflecting a warm and friendly atmosphere. One person is crouching in the front while others stand behind them. The yellow tote bag and bright blue skirt add pops of color to the otherwise muted background.A narrow Venetian canal winds through historic buildings with warm-toned facades and green shutters. Small boats, some covered with blue tarps, line the canal. A red fire hydrant stands on the right side of the stone walkway. In the distance, a small arched bridge crosses the canal. The calm water reflects the architecture and the soft overcast sky, creating a serene and picturesque scene.Venetian canal winds through buildings with warm-toned facades. Small boats line the canal. In the distance, a small arched bridge crosses the canal. Soft overcast sky creates a serene and picturesque scene.