THROUGH THICK AND THIN
“Through Thick and Thin / La Bine și La Rău” is an exhibition project that delves into relationships, solidarity, and resilience within artistic communities, reflecting on our role as an artist-run space and on the commitment of artists to sustain their practice under challenging circumstances.Traversing a segment of MATCA artspace’s journey, the exhibition brings together […]
Map and Territory
An exhibition after a quote by Alfred Korzybski, a metaphor that illustrates the difference between reality and our understanding of it. The map is not the territory, the word is not the thing. Through subjective geometric symbolism the artist questions systems that surround us, shaping our reality: language, family and other social structures.“These paintings draw […]
Tidal Tear Sediment
Water has been shaping our existence for as long as there has been an “us” to speak of. It is everywhere and always in motion. Planetary waters and the waters within human bodies merge and mingle, dissolving boundaries between species and ecosystems, and impacting both human and non-human worlds. In ‘Tidal Tear Sediment’, Sabīne Šnē […]
invisible ink
The exhibition invisible ink explores the subtle connection between our private lives and the political uncertainties of our time. It illuminates the hidden dynamics and processes that profoundly shape both our individual and collective existence – often without being immediately visible. Within social structures, norms and power relations, fears, shame and memories can emerge, expressing […]
Gene’s Gold
In the spring of 2008, Joshua Abelow had just graduated from the Cranbrook Academy of Art with his MFA and I had just graduated from Rutgers University with my BFA. The Great Recession was in full swing, but a young intellectual with a sense of humor gave at least half of the U.S. population a […]
A Base For A Crane
A Base For A Crane: A home of materials, nets, machines, spirits and workers; a community of connectors nestled together. From liquid to fixture, from grass to sky, from lifting to landing. A complex tapestry of intricate root systems, remaining fragments and heartbroken ridges. A savannah of reeds holding hands and arms to form a […]
Nirgendwo
Trotoar is pleased to present Nirgendwo, a group exhibition featuring works by Mila Panić, Igor Ruf, Marko Tadić, and TARWUK (Bruno Pogačnik Tremow and Ivana Vukšić), curated by Martina Marić Rodrigues. The exhibition is on view from February 14 to March 15, 2025. The layers of the world graft themselves onto one another. Present and […]
Names I Had You Call Me
The mufflers, once functional objects, are recontextualized as metaphors for voices yearning to be heard yet stifled. By adding sound components, the artist invites viewers to engage with the sculptures on a physical level. The mufflers emit layered voices of women, mimicking the aggressive, persistent hum of car exhausts. This insert of humor, blended with […]
Dream doggy, dream…
The exhibition “Dream doggy, dream…” by Kacper Tomaszewski at Galeria EL is a profound reflection on grief following the loss of a beloved dog. Through sculptures, installations, and interactive paintings, the artist invites the viewer into a space where mourning and memory become tools for processing the emotions associated with loss. Tomaszewski’s works explore what […]
With the Heaviest Weight On
Weight pulls us towards the ground, reminds us where we stand, and forces us to carry ourselves forward. Sometimes, it’s the weight of memory or loss. Other times, it’s something small—a misplaced object, a lingering regret, or a stubborn habit. We collect memories, objects, and stories, often unconsciously, and they quietly pile up. The real […]