Sadovská and Walkensteiner Exhibit in Vienna
In cooperation with the Slovak Institute in Vienna, a unique exhibition of contemporary art by Dorota Sadovská and Wolfgang Walkensteiner is now on view at Salz Vision Gallery.
Titled Ways of Seeing, the show presents some of Sadovská’s latest large-scale paintings. Through motifs such as Madonnas and Pietas, she reactivates historical iconography as a living presence in the contemporary world. Walkensteiner, meanwhile, creates painterly situations in which perception itself becomes visible as a process.
According to curator Anne Avramut, the artists together explore how images function as layers of time—where cultural memory meets immediate experience.
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Slovak Singer Adéla Joins Demi Lovato’s North American Tour
Slovak singer Adéla Jergová has begun touring North America as a support act for Demi Lovato on the It’s Not That Deep tour.
Born in Bratislava, Adéla started out as a ballet dancer before moving into pop music. She gained international attention through the Dream Academy project, which formed the global girl group Katseye.
Although she did not make the final lineup, she went on to release her debut single Homewrecked in 2024, followed by her EP Provocateur in 2025.
The tour runs through 25 May across the United States and Canada. Adéla is also set to perform solo at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the UK this August.
Lucia Dovičáková Opens New Exhibition in Bratislava
A new exhibition by Lucia Dovičáková, titled Chaos Is My Home, opened on April 9 at Gallery 19.
Curated by Gabriela Kisová, the show offers an intimate look into the artist’s personal world. Dovičáková is known for her ironic tone and exploration of everyday life, relationships, and emotional experience.
Urban Realities in Florek’s “FUNKY DUST”
The exhibition FUNKY DUST presents the work of Slovak painter Juraj Florek, focusing on contemporary urban environments.
Through oil painting, Florek transforms ordinary city scenes—industrial zones, overlooked corners, and dense architecture—into striking visual narratives. His long-term aim is to capture cities in their raw, unfiltered form.
The project was supported by the Slovak Arts Council.
Traditional Dance Workshop in Bratislava
The group Dragúni invites the public to The House of Traditional Dances in Bratislava on April 16.
The session will focus on expressive couple dances from eastern Slovakia, including čardáš from the Abov region and krútená from Spiš.
These expert-led workshops have been supported by the Slovak Arts Council for several years.
Ali Ibn Rachid Launches New Album in Bratislava
Slovak experimental music figure Ali ibn Rachid will launch a new album on Saturday, April 11 at A4 – Space for Contemporary Culture.
The concert will feature key figures from the alternative scene, with support from songwriter Samčo, brat dážďoviek.
The venue is located in the historic YMCA building that dates back to the 1920s.
Light Art Festival Illuminates Trenčín
On April 10 and 11, the Light Art Festival Trenčín will bring nine installations by local and international artists to the streets, parks, and indoor spaces of Trenčín.
The festival combines light and sound, offering an immersive experience that engages the senses. It is organised as part of the Trenčín 2026 European Capital of Culture.
Media Leaders to Debate Future of Broadcasting
On April 16, media leaders will gather at the Media Trends 2026 conference.
Among the speakers will be Martina Flašíková, alongside heads of major private broadcasters, including Peter Gažík, Marcel Grega, and Maroš Havran.
Topics will include the future of television, financing and independence of public media, competition for audiences, and the evolving definition of successful content.
V4 Journalism Festival Focuses on Media Bubbles
The organisation Svet medzi riadkami is hosting the fifth annual V4 Journalism Festival.
The five-day event brings together students and media professionals from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary.
This year’s theme—Media Bubbles—explores declining trust in media, polarisation, disinformation, and political pressure on newsrooms, highlighting how these issues are interconnected.
Archive Film Days Feature International Stars
The Banská Bystrica Archive Film Days, a curated film festival combined with an international educational event, returns for its third edition from April 13 to 16.
Held every two years, the festival this time centres on the theme “Thinking Through Film: Phenomena of Film.” It offers a rich programme of screenings, masterclasses, and lectures—all open to the public free of charge.
The main guest of this year’s edition will be Alexandre O. Philippe, an American director and three-time participant at the Sundance Film Festival. Philippe is known for his analytical approach to cinema, often exploring influential works and breaking down iconic film scenes.
His latest documentary, Chain Reactions (2024), received the Golden Lion in the Venice Classics section at the Venice International Film Festival.
The festival takes place in Banská Bystrica, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with film not only as entertainment, but as a subject of deeper reflection and discussion.
