The Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts has transformed from a bi-annual survey of printmaking into a curated exhibition reflecting contemporary art. Now in its 36th edition, it marks a significant anniversary and responds to evolving global challenges. Curator Chus Martínez presents 'Oracle: On Fantasy and Freedom,' emphasizing the importance of asking meaningful questions. Central to this edition is Žogica Marogica, a puppet symbolizing the balance between control and coexistence. Martínez challenges conventional views on puppets, linking them to modern issues like Artificial Intelligence, highlighting their role in maintaining human connection amid technological advances.
"Oracle: On Fantasy and Freedom" positions the biennial as a place to ask important questions, serving as a meaningful spot for dreaming and demanding freedom and peace.
Žogica Marogica embodies the themes of control versus peaceful coexistence, reflecting contemporary concerns while remaining a beloved cultural figure in Slovenia.
Martínez's reevaluation of puppetry leads to comparing Žogica Marogica with Artificial Intelligence, seeing the puppet as a dignified proxy within reality's framework.
The biennial honors local context while addressing universal struggles, adapting its curatorial vision to current global conditions and crises.
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