Hidden Authors of Modernity: Women Artists, Interior Designers, and Architects
Wednesday, 23.04.2025
15.00-18.00
→ Artget Gallery, Republic Square 5/1
Moderator: Milena Kordić
Participants: Ana Tostões, Anita Puig Gomez, Deniz Hasirci, Eva Storgaard, Marta Silveira Peixoto, Silvia Susana Segarra Lagunes, Zsuzsanna Böröcz, Rade Mrlješ
This seminar focuses on the diverse and multifaceted contributions of women creators during the modernist movement, particularly in the fields of interior design, architecture, and the arts. By uncovering their innovative work and examining their approaches to creativity, the seminar aims to provide a richer understanding of modernist culture and its humanistic dimensions.
The discussion will explore the specific cultural and social contexts that shaped women’s contributions across various regions, including Latin America, Western and Southern Europe, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean. By comparing these diverse perspectives, participants will gain insight into the shared challenges and unique opportunities women faced in expressing their creativity within modernist frameworks.
The seminar will begin with brief presentations from the participants, after which a moderated discussion will open to delve deeper into the themes and ideas presented. This interactive dialogue aims to foster a broader and more inclusive appreciation of women’s work during the modernist era and to encourage new perspectives on the cultural diversity that defined this transformative period.
