Several years ago, the government of the Republic of Macedonia embarked on an expensive “urban renewal” of the capital city, Skopje. Most of this renewal consisted of large monuments of “historic” figures and new quasi-classical facades over old buildings. In spring 2016, these monuments and buildings came under attack by various groups of citizens. Using paint as ammunition, they defaced these edifices in an expression of revolt both against this highly divisive nationalist project, and the perceived government corruption and disregard for the rule of law. These protests, known as the “Colorful Revolution,” continue at present.
In this gallery talk, curator Aneta Georgievska-Shine will discuss the visual testimonies of three photographers featured in the exhibition The High Stakes of Macedonia’s “Colorful Revolution”: Robert Atanasovski, Vanco Dzambaski, and Kire Galevski. The exhibition The High Stakes of Macedonia's "Colorful Revolution" is on view in the Kreeger Lobby (in front of the museum doors) through December 19.
In the Kreeger Lobby
The High Stakes of Macedonia's "Colorful Revolution"
Curated by Aneta Georgievska-Shine
November 12 through December 18, 2016
Several years ago, the government of the Republic of Macedonia embarked on a highly controversial and hugely expensive "urban renewal" of the capital city, Skopje. Most of this renewal consisted of large monuments of "historic figures" and new, quasi-classical facades over old buildings. This year, these monuments and buildings came under attack by various groups of citizens of this multi-ethnic country who rose together in street protests. Some of the protesters have been arrested and indicted for vandalism. The protests have continued unabated. This exhibition of photographs tells the story of the "Colorful Revolution” through the work of photographers Robert Atanasovski, Kire Galevski and Vancho Dzambaski.
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