Event Summary: "Yugoslav Monuments at MoMA: On Selection Criteria and Exhibition Consequences"
Event Details:
- Date: November 12-15, 2018
- Location: Center for Cultural Decontamination, Belgrade
- Organizer: Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade and Architectuul online platform
This international forum, "Creating a Concrete Utopia: Architecture in Yugoslavia 1948-1980," delved into the architecture and urban planning of socialist Yugoslavia. The final day focused specifically on Yugoslav war memorial monuments, their historical context, and their current relevance.
Key Points:
- MoMA Exhibition: The exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, "Toward a Concrete Utopia: Architecture in Yugoslavia, 1948-1980," sparked renewed interest in Yugoslav architecture and urban planning.
- Forum Discussion: The forum provided a platform for experts, architects, and artists to discuss the selection criteria for the MoMA exhibition, the legacy of Yugoslav monuments, and their future.
- Monumental Legacy: The forum explored the social, political, and artistic significance of Yugoslav war memorials, examining their creation, preservation, and contemporary interpretations.
Key Speakers and Participants:
- Sanja Horvatinčić
- Branislav Dimitrijević
- Ljubica Slavković
- Miodrag Živković
- And many more experts and artists from the region
Overall, the forum aimed to foster a deeper understanding of Yugoslav monumental heritage and its ongoing relevance in contemporary culture.
Deeper Dive into the Topic
The event, centered around the MoMA exhibition, highlighted several key issues:
- Global Recognition: The MoMA exhibition brought international attention to the unique architectural and artistic achievements of socialist Yugoslavia.
- Selection Criteria: The forum discussed the criteria used to select the works for the MoMA exhibition and the implications of these choices.
- Legacy and Preservation: Participants explored the challenges faced in preserving these monuments and their ongoing relevance in contemporary society.
- Artistic and Historical Significance: The forum emphasized the artistic and historical significance of Yugoslav war memorials, and their role in shaping national identity.
In essence, this event provided a valuable opportunity for scholars, artists, and the public to engage in a critical dialogue about the legacy of Yugoslav architecture and its enduring impact.
