Captivating presentations and relevant discussions marked the FIAF 2020 Online Symposium, taking place from 28 September to 1 October. The event was marvelously organized by the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) and the Filmoteca de[…]
17 CEE + China Mechanism: the Cultural Undercurrents
The multilayer complex of historical and socio-cultural aspects of the 17+1 mechanism countries merit further research. While historically there is a significant although patchy cultural exchange and cooperation, the countries of the 17+1 mechanism in[…]
Zagreb Quake & COVID-19 shaping future of heritage
On Sunday, 22 March, Zagreb was shaken by 5,3-magnitude (VII) earthquake. This event affected many of the heritage institutions: museums, archives, libraries, and restoration facilities. It further added to the effects of the recent pandemic-curbing measures[…]
Feelings for the Butterflies
Artist Krešimir Rajki of InK has organized an amazing exhibition advocating for visibility and support to our young friends in need, butterfly-children. The exhibition seeks to increase visibility, and call for deeper understanding and wider support for[…]
Keep your shirt on in Elefsina – but not for long!
The two beach cabins at the seaside of Elefsina, Greece, are possibly the last traces of how local people some 70 years ago used to savor this lavish land and the sea. But if you[…]
Cape Peninsula # urban & wild
In the South African autumn, I took a day of driving and walking around the Cape Peninsula, encountering elands, baboons, and other wildlife.
Heritage resilience in Iceland
Today we know that Iceland is one of the youngest countries – geologically. Also, it is one of the most sparsely populated countries, and one with the highest standard of human rights in the world.
Trotting @ Robberg Nature Reserve South Africa
The Robberg Nature Reserve is situated and enclosed on the Robberg Peninsula in South Africa.
The game is on: Rijeka racing for the future in 2020
Rijeka 2020 – European Capital of Culture is an ambitious and courageous project of community transformation and development, reclaiming the regional title of the Port of Diversity.
Burning curtains between Croatia & UK
In the period November 10 to December 7, 2019, Joe Hancock of the UK-based Burn the Curtain – South West Interactive Promenade Theatre Company has visited Croatia and Slovenia. In the period November 10 to[…]