Analysing the Manifesta 3 self-image

head: Sabina Salamon, co-workers: Urša Jurman and Maša Gedrih

The task of this group is to gather (press-clippings, interviews) and analyse the official statements of Manifesta 3 (from the side of curators, participating artists, organisers). At this we pay special attention to any contradictions that might occur (contradictions between the beginning intentions and goals of Manifesta and especially Manifesta 3 and its realisation – exhibition, as well as any accompanying events that might occur) and also to the ways of forming art trends.

Since August 1999 when the curators of Manifesta 3 published the concept of the event (“boarderline syndrome” and “energies of defence” - the issue of protection from political, economic and cultural homogenisation) we have focused our attention mainly on the issue of globalism (relation between global and local or centre - periphery) and how it is reflected in the field of fine arts (at this we are especially interested in the relation between Eastern and Western Europe).