The Empower Art & Artists Cultural Association invites you on Saturday, February 17, from 4:00 p.m., to the launch of the first printed issue of EMPOWER ARTISTS MAGAZINE – TIMIȘOARA 2023 / A RETROSPECTIVE. The event is hosted by the art and science center MV Sci-art from Timișoara.
The first printed edition of Empower Artists Magazine is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the main events in the sphere of visual arts that took place in Timișoara during the celebration of holding the title of European Capital of Culture. The magazine captures the transformative journey of the city on the Bega River, which has become a state of mind through its cultural and artistic effervescence.
Timișoara – European Capital of Culture in 2023 – meant impressive art exhibitions, cultural conferences, theater plays, concerts, films, festivals, and performances. A constellation of collaborations, energies, and interactions organized a series of memorable exhibitions dedicated to great artists such as Victor Brauner, Constantin Brâncuși, and Adrian Ghenie.
The printed edition of the magazine preserves the four directions of approach to the contemporary artistic phenomenon, materialized in the four distinct sections that form the structure of the magazine: Inspiration, Experiences, Art Guide, and Spaces.
The Inspiration section includes a selection of interviews with outstanding people, from artists to curators and cultural operators who transformed Timișoara into a culturally effervescent city through numerous exceptional events initiated and coordinated over time, but also in the context of the celebration of holding the title of European Capital of Culture. Along with their inspirational stories, you will discover the coagulation stages of the exhibitions beyond the effort and sacrifices involved in organizing events of such magnitude.
The Experiences column highlights the most exciting and important visual experiences in Timișoara in this unrepeatable year.
In the Art Guide column, you will read an authentic dialogue about what art and collecting mean and how to start an art collection. An introduction to the world of private contemporary art galleries in Romania completes the interview.
The magazine ends with the Spaces section, which is dedicated to contemporary art spaces, from art galleries to artist-run or alternative spaces, active on the art scene of Timișoara.
