ZALET
ZALET (stylised as ZA*73T) are a collection of events occurring in Zaječar, Serbia, as a need to initiate, organize and support cultural events, to affirm artists and to intermediate in transmission of diverse artistic expressions and tendencies. Besides organizing pseudo-classical manifestations such as exhibitions, concerts, poetic evenings etc., the accent is put on innovative and progressive artistic expressions: performances, comics, low-fi videos, video art, conceptual art, as well as a union of traditional fine art and conceptual art.
Reactions from irritation to euphoria confirmed our belief-assurance-attitude that there is need for an implementation of contemporary artistic practice which provides different access to social and cultural values, life styles, and new ideas, to elevate artistic taste and to provide specific interactions inside a social environment.
History
The first ZALET was held in 2005.[1] In the past five years the festival has hosted more than 300 artists. ZALET organized 27 exhibitions, 2 theatric performances, 14 murals, 6 poetic evenings, 11 performances.[2] 34 bands played at the festival. There were also 8 showings of short films.[3]
References
- ↑ Zalet 2005, Photo Gallery/Program
- ↑ Zalet 2008 Program Archived October 7, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Zalet 2009