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In Macedonia- still officially called the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – (FYROM) the right wing government has adapted a policy of ‘Antikvizatzija‘ . ‘Antiquation’ refers to the Renaissance phenomenon of remodeling the city in to an classic ancient metropolis. The current rebranding of Skopje unrolls the nation’s obsession memorizing all sorts of historical characters from the Antique period which modern-day Macedonia traces itself back to. Drawing inspiration from the Neo Classical style, the Skopje 2014 project envisages the construction of some 20 buildings, including a holocaust memorial center, museums, theaters, concert halls and hotels. Over 40 bronze and marble statues are also being erected to adorn the surroundings, including a triumphal arch and an obelisk.The origin of Alexander the Great is at the heart of a bigger conflict.The relationship with Greece is troubled as the two neighbors claiming both the origin of the warrior king and the ancient symbols of power.The project officially launched as “Skopje 2014″ has been criticized for its nontransparent cost of €500 million, critics refers to the process of constructing or structuring a national identity through nation building using the power of the state. with a finale outcome of a theme park.
Bor in eastern Serbia is the site of one of the largest copper mines in Europe.Runned by the Bor Mining and Smelting Works (RTB), the massive works produces copper (gold, silver and palladium as well) through electrolytic refining. Since the mid-1990s and during the time of sanctions on the Federal Republic Yugoslavia production in this mine dropped significantly from the very prosperous 1970s and 1980s. Copper mining is the key basis of Bor’s economy and the effects of decreased production can be seen all over the town. Despite growing unemployment, increasing population and awareness of the effects of air pollution amongst the citizens, RTB industry and Bor are strongly connected by generations of families who came here to work and live and still do until this day.
BOR|БOP Mark Nozeman|PAN-F 2011
Project; Dwelling and Belonging/ Young(in)Serbia
Artget Gallery Belgrade Serbia 2010
Melkweg Gallery Amsterdam The Netherlands 2010
Realization: Mark Nozeman, Kultur Center Beograd (KCB)
Supported by;
Sem Presser Foundation
Amsterdam Art Foundation (AFK)
Dutch Foundation Fine Arts, Design Architecture (Mondriaan Fonds)
Dom Omladine Serbia
interview AmsterdamFM radio 2010
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