“Performative Exhibition #5 – Lyhnida – The Lake of Light” te Galeria e Artit Pogradec

Tirana Art Lab presents:

“Performative Exhibition #5 – Lyhnida – The Lake of Light”
Bora Baboçi, Adela Demetja, Genc Kadriu, Denisa Kasa, Anastas Kostandini, Ledia Kostandini, Mariana Kostandini, Fabio Toska, Ilir Tsouko
Exhibition opening: July 26, 19:00
July 27 – August 5
Pogradec Art Gallery

“Performative Exhibition #5 – Lyhnida – The Lake of Light”, a project by Tirana Art Lab, brings to Pogradec a one-week research residency that culminates in the production of new artistic works and a public exhibition at the Pogradec Art Gallery. The project brings together artists, curators, and activists: Bora Baboçi, Adela Demetja, Genc Kadriu, Denisa Kasa, Anastas Kostandini, Ledia Kostandini, Mariana Kostandini, Fabio Toska, Ilir Tsouko.

The project focuses on Lake Ohrid, the oldest natural lake in Europe (with an estimated age of around 4 million years) and one of the oldest in the world, highlighting its natural and cultural values while also addressing the risks threatening this unique ecosystem. Through an innovative approach, the project combines the artist residency, the creation of new works, and a public presentation to promote sustainable artistic practices and raise awareness about the preservation of this UNESCO-protected ecosystem.

The name of the project refers to Lychnidos (also spelled Lyhnida or Lychnida), the ancient name of the city of Ohrid, now in North Macedonia. The word Lychnidos derives from the Greek lychnos, meaning „lamp“ or „light,“ referring to the clarity and shimmer of Lake Ohrid beside which the city is located.

“Performative Exhibition” is a format created by Tirana Art Lab – Center for Contemporary Art, aimed at deconstructing the exhibition format and making artistic and curatorial processes public through performativity. This concept seeks to incorporate the tools and conditions of artistic production beyond the exhibition event itself, proposing new ways of exhibiting and working together.

This project is supported by the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation.

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