Bliže community: Meeting and open talk “How do we see Belgrade” with Iva Čukić and Olga Gommershtadt
About the event
The first meeting of the Russian-Serbian project “Bliže”, at which architect Iva Čukić and urbanist Olga Gommerstadt will speak about Belgrade. We will discuss the difference in perception of the city between locals and foreigners, share ideas for improving the urban space, and reflect on what can be considered the greatest strengths of the place where we live.
After the Q&A, participants will be able to discuss their views on the city, create a collective “mental map” of Belgrade, and chat informally.
The goal of the “Bliže” project is to create a space for meaningful communication between local residents and Russian-speaking immigrants, where personal experience is more important than formal expertise. We believe that we can give each other a lot of inspiration and benefit, exchange important ideas, and learn something new. We want to get closer.
The event will take place in the Kuća Umetnica space with the support of the ASKademija project.
Entrance to the event — by registration and donation (recommended amount starts from 1000 dinars). Event language — English.
About the speakers
Iva Čukić is a Serbian architect, urbanist, and co-founder of the activist project “Ministarstvo prostora” which aims to contribute to the democratic and just development of cities.
Olga Gommerstadt is a Russian cartographer, and urban researcher, who gives lectures about the city and runs a Telegram channel about maps (ru).