Borjana Ventzislavova Contemporary Art and Film Exhibition at Salzburger Kunstverein

This exhibition features the film 'And the Sky Clears Up (MAGIC RESISTANCE)' by Borjana Ventzislavova, which documents five protagonists performing magic rituals across significant locations in Vienna. The work serves as a symbolic and political plea for resistance against current right-wing populist movements through acts of empowerment and solidarity.

In her film 'And the Sky Clears Up (MAGIC RESISTANCE)', artist Borjana Ventzislavova focuses on five female protagonists who engage in various magic spells performed throughout Vienna. Many of the sites chosen for these ceremonies are historically linked to events from the Nazi era. By documenting these individual rituals, which exist outside of official religious or dogmatic structures, the film highlights themes of healing, empowerment, and collective solidarity. The work serves as a multifaceted plea for political and social resistance within the contemporary Western Hemisphere, positioning the act of performance itself as a form of meaningful political action. Borjana Ventzislavova, born in Sofia in 1976 and based in Vienna, presents this work as part of the 'Exiled Gaze' (Der exilierte Blick) framework. The film is accompanied by a team of collaborators, including sound by Kai Maier-Rothe, camera work by Hannes Böck, and voice-over by Susanne Schuda, with texts written by Ovid Pop. The presentation at the Salzburger Kunstverein provides a platform for this contemplative look at how symbolic, artistic practice can respond to complex contemporary political climates.

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