Arcadia – Queer Art of Diasporic Subjects: A Contemporary Exhibition on Identity and Utopia

This exhibition delves into the shared experiences of Yugoslav and queer diasporas, exploring ideas of utopia, belonging, and the reimagining of futures. It showcases artworks that question nation-states, borders, and dominant societal structures.

Arcadia – Queer Art of Diasporic Subjects investigates the concept of a 'golden era' common in the Yugoslav and queer diasporas, examining how this utopia is perceived in the past or imagined for the future. The exhibition highlights how Balkan queer artists and those in the diaspora grapple with ideas of potential futures free from nation-states, borders, and divisions in gender and culture. It also addresses concerns about participating in dominant structures like nationalism, capitalism, and patriarchy. The exhibited artworks by Pavle Banović, Anastasija Pavić, Stanko Gagrčin, Hannah Neckel, and Kristina Tica engage with reinventing the present and envisioning possible futures. These works explore themes such as the role of the 'personal' in art, the artist as inventor, redefining the artist and viewer as accomplices, and imagining utopian and dystopian visions in the absence of firm ground.

The exhibition is part of the 'Is Queer Political' project. Specific ticketing information is not detailed on this page, but the opening event includes performances and a DJ set.