‘High Street Transition’ is the first project within the idea and concept of ‘Public Art Space’. It took place in Vladicin Han in Serbia on 4th August 2011. In the spirt of the idea of ‘Public Art Space’ that tries to animate the local population and connect them with the public space in which they live through artistic and cultural activities, this event gathered local and international artists from various backgrounds.

The topic of this event was the main street of Vladicin Han which was used as an exhibition space. In the context of the idea of the main street as a reflection of the social and cultural profile of a town, each participant was asked to touch upon the main street in the most direct way using the existing physical space of the street for exhibition purposes. The artists were free to choose a mode of expression and orientation, so they could transform the space with an installation, a graphic or painting technique, or use other audio-visual options.

This exhibition used the exteriors and interiors of the main street for exhibition purposes under the assumption that is the culture of the accumulated experience. Going out to town is the most natural relationship between the gallery and the audience except that the gallery does not expose the audience to exhibits unlike the street.

The artists who took part in this event are:
Frederic Aqvaviva, Free artist, composer.
He is present in many European museums and is involved in production of an archive of artwork.

Mattia Paganelli, Free artist.
He is focused on sculptural work in the public space and is a lecturer at a University in London.

Lore Lixsemberg, Soloist (Mezzo-soprano).
She is involved in new musical formats as well as in contemporary art. She is an active member of many opera houses.

Halis Firat, Free artist, painter.
He uses the quality of painting in design and architecture confirmed by recent accolades and awards

Sonja Lazić, Painter.
She uses painting as a record of emotions, full of signs and symbols from urban areas.

Dragan Aleksić, Free artist, sculptor.
With his sculptures, he is present in many European countries and very often uses audio-visual installations and activities to express his ideas.
Ivica Stošić, Painter.
He uses his knowledge of painting in engaged and applied photography.

Milena Đorđević, Photographer.
She is an active photographer present in many different domains of applied photography. She also lectures at the Academy of visual arts in Belgrade.

Branislav Aleksić, Painter.
As an active painter, he is also involved in organisation of collective and thematic exhibitions.

You can find out more about participants of this events in the section ‘Artiist’.