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How to Visit Metelkova Mesto; The Quirky Independent District and Street Art of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Who would’ve guessed that the autonomous cultural centre of Ljubljana; Metelkova Mesto, was nestled just a stone’s throw from the traditional Medieval town?

The ancient city of Ljubljana, with its photogenic streets, has a grittier facade. Here, the Ljubljana street art scene is flourishing. Metelkova City, the Republic of ROG as well as little pockets of fascinating street art in Ljubljana’s old town are showcasing an alternative and feistier side of the Slovenian capital. 

The independent district of Metelkova feels like you’ve stepped into a bohemian playground. Street art dons every wall and building, strange, quirky and sometimes creepy sculptures hang off balconies and lurk in grassy areas. 

In this article, I’ll tell you how you can experience and explore Metelkova, Ljubljana. It was unexpectedly one of the highlights of my Slovenia trip! Let’s go!

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What is Metelkova Ljubljana?

The area of Metelkova Mesto is an autonomous area situated in the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia. It was established in the early 90s and is currently home to a diverse group of artists, activists, and other creatives.

The area is known for its distinctive street art and graffiti, which many consider to be some of the best in Europe. It goes by several names:

• Metelkova Street
• Metelkova Ulica
• Metelkova City
• Metelkova Mesto
• AKC MetelkovaMesto

In addition to being a cultural hub for creativity and expression, Metelkova is also home to a variety of venues including bars, clubs, galleries, and music venues. These spaces provide the perfect backdrop for a wide range of events and activities throughout the year.

Furthermore, Metelkova is home to many independent cultural projects where people can express themselves and their views. This provides an outlet for those seeking alternative methods of communication in a context that supports and encourages creative freedom.

In short, Metelkova Mesto is a vibrant cultural hub that serves as a safe haven for ideas, creativity, and expression. It offers its community the opportunity to explore their own identity in an environment that fosters this.

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The History of Metelkova Mesto

The full name of this area of Ljubljana is called the Metelkova City Autonomous Cultural Centre (or Avtonomni Kulturni Centre Metelkova Mesto in Slovenian or AKC for short).

The building of the barracks dates back to 1882 and was initially used by the Austro-Hungarian army.

Eventually, the building became the headquarters and prison of the Yugoslav National Army, which was up until 1991 when communism fell and Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia. After that, the buildings were in line for demolition.

In September 1993, squatters moved into the abandoned buildings. The barracks became a home and meeting place for youths and young artists who called themselves the “Network for Metelkova”. The area got its name after a nearby street called Metelko Street (Metelkova Ulica in Slovenian).

The Boom of Street Art in Ljubljana

Despite being granted permission to use the abandoned barracks to create an autonomous cultural centre, Metelkova’s future still wasn’t granted. Until more recently, it wasn’t recognised as a municipality of its own. The people living here even had to illegally siphon off water and power until more recent times.

With the prospect of the buildings being demolished, the network of about 200 artists protested and asked for permission to keep the abandoned barracks. Their goal was to turn them into an artistic commune. 

Although permission was granted, the future of Metelkova was never 100% certain with the likelihood of selling the land for commercial use.

The Future of Metelkova, Slovenia

The people of Metelkova Mesto are passionately against the gentrification of the area, and you can see why. Surrounding the area are ultra-modern developments, which compared to Metelkova, have no soul about them.

Today the seven buildings are run as an autonomous cultural centre. 

Metelkova it’s a little city within a city with its own rules. It’s become a centre for liberal thought and speech which appeals to creatives who enjoy the freedom to express their art (in sculpture, painting, spoken word etc.).

In 2005 Metelkova Mesto was officially recognised as part of the national cultural heritage, which thankfully has secured its future. And I’m glad. It really is a remarkable and thought-provoking little part of Ljubljana, it would have been detrimental to the city if it had been demolished. 

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Visiting Metelkova Mesto – Know Before You Go

Metekova Meso district is divided between bars, clubs, studios for dance and music, art galleries and design studios. There are frequent pop-up flea markets and exhibitions here too as well as boasting Ljubljana’s most vibrant club scene after hours. 

The area has its own unique identity and it’s an incredibly vibrant palace to visit. 

It’s important to note that despite the abundance of stuff to see here, it’s still a residential area. When you visit, be respectful towards the residents.

Where Is the Ljubljana Art District?

The Ljubljana Art District is located in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. It is to the northeast of the old city centre, close to the train station.

Getting to Metelkova Ljubljana

You can easily reach Metelkova from Ljubljana city centre on foot. It’s just a short walk to the northeast, towards the main train and bus stations. You’ll know you’ve found the area because the streets surrounding this district are filled with stress art.

Is the Metelkova District Safe?

The area is generally safe. However, just be aware of your surroundings. If you visit in the evening, the streets can get quite busy so be mindful of pickpockets. During the day Metelkova is a great spot to explore, especially for those interested in the alternative culture and youth movement that have taken root here. 

What’s It Like Inside Metelkova?

There is something truly unique about the atmosphere inside Metelkova. It’s a place where creativity and art come together with all sorts of different people, making it one of the most vibrant spots in the entire city.

Inside the walls, you can find a variety of different clubs, galleries, and art studios where you can experience all sorts of music and performances. There’s also plenty of street art, sculptures and graffiti to explore as well.

Best Tour of Metelkova Mesto, Ljubljana

If you’re looking for alternative places to visit in Ljubljana, then Metelkova Mesto is just that. I started my visit as part of a guided tour as I wanted to find out more about the area. It was fascinating to hear how it came about, meet some of the people who live there as well as learn about its importance to the Ljubljana street art scene. 

Although you can visit Metelkova by yourself if you want a guide to explain more about the area and its history, check out this tour of Metelkova .

This tour is a fun and eye-opening tour of Ljubljana’s alternative scene! You’ll check out the amazing graffiti, street art, and indie culture at Metelkova, Rog Factory, and more. You’ll also learn how locals rebelled against oppression and expressed their creativity and values through art. 

Book Here: Metelkova Guided Tour

Where to Stay In Metelkova City, Ljubljana

Hostel Celica Art is THE ONLY place you’d want to stay in Metelkova Mesto. It’s also the only place I’m recommending. It’s located inside part of the old prison! So you’re right in the heart of the district. Literally, spend a night behind bars! 

The prison has been beautifully renovated, so it’s light, airy and with tons of artwork about the place, however, it’s still kept some of the original features, like the prison doors! Even if you don’t stay here, just take a peek at it. Highly recommended. 

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Things to See in Metelkova Mesto

When you visit Metelkova, be mindful that is a neighbourhood where people live.

This is a street artist’s playground. Every surface in this district has somehow been created into vibrant pieces of artwork. 

This ranges from brightly coloured graffiti, political messages talking about freedom to giant murals and sculptures of alien-like installations and everything in-between.

Sight for the Senses

You’ll notice how many repurposed and salvaged items have been used. Mannequins are a common occurrence as are bike wheels, gears, tiles, ceramics and wooden panelling all in a myriad of bold colours and psychedelic patterning. 

Metelkova is an absolute tease for the senses, there is so much to look at and then when you look again, there’s even more. You’ll also see the residents of the area, often outside in the central courtyards, on the balconies or sometimes working on artwork, other times just socialising. 

Walking around Metelkova, you almost forget that this was once the headquarters of the Yugoslav army along with barracks and a prison. 

I’ve visited abandoned Soviet buildings before, and frequently they have an eerie feel to them. The feel of this area is the polar opposite and a total middle finger up to everything that this place once stood for.

During day time, the area is fairly subdued. However, after dark it attracts a mixed crowd, from different races and backgrounds, ranging from students to tourists to professionals all looking for a fun night out at some of the most diverse underground music scenes in Ljubljana.

The Metelkova Art Center

This is a unique cultural hub, providing a non-commercial space for alternative art and music. 

Artists from all over the world gather here to showcase their work in an open and welcoming environment. The Center also hosts workshops, talks and other activities, making it a great place to meet new people and learn about the local scene.

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The Republic of Rog – The Old Bike Factory

A short distance from Metelkova Mesto is the Republic of Rog. Similarly, to Metelkova, the Rog factory was set for demolition.

This former factory is where Rog bicycles were made. Production of the bikes here started in 1953 until 1991 when the factory was closed. Again just like with Metelkova, with an uncertain future, a group of artists and activists took charge of the abandoned building, creating the Republic of Rog or the Autonomous Factory Rog. 

This became another venue in the city of Ljubljana for liberal thinking and art as well as a venue for events.

The future of The Republic of Rog is still uncertain, the giant gun painted on the side of the wall and facing towards the city is a testament to this. In June 2016 construction crews entered the Rog building and tried to demolish the old factory. You can guess who won, the building is still here!

Alike to Metelkova Mesto, it’s now a thriving area for artistic and free-thinkers with space inside the old factory put aside for galleries and artists’ studios. 

You’ll also find skate parks, social areas and space for concerts and nightclubs here. The building hasn’t forgotten its roots either, look out for the on-site bike repair shop.

Wandering around the grounds, you’ll probably meet some of the residents working on their artwork or sitting about chatting. Like with Metelkova, it’s visually stimulating, not a single surface has been left without some type of artwork or sculpture on it.

Other Street Art in Ljubljana

Away from Metelkova and the old Rog Factory, Ljubljana has a thriving street art scene.

Thankfully the aesthetic of the old cobbled city centre hasn’t been affected. There are a few tasteful pieces dotted about, but the artists have kept their work away from the historic centre. However, if you head to some of the side streets or narrow alleyways, you’ll find tons of it.

Sometimes it’s a large mural and other times a discrete character. You’ll often see similar themes of a character, in particular, there are loads of pieces based on cats and foxes.

On 2-6th July 2019, Ljubljana hosted its first International Street Art Festival , which brought together international and local artists, activists and academics.

The event was called ‘Alternative Ljubljana’ and its goal was to get visitors to the city to ‘read the streets’ and participate in discussions, exhibitions and workshops based around street art whilst encouraging a new generation of street artists to keep street art alive in the capital.

Visiting Metelkova District  – FAQs

I’ve just delved into a ton of info about visiting this quirky yet fascinating place in Ljubljana. You might have some more questions about Metelkova District, this section has answers to questions that can help you plan your trip better.

Is Metelkova Mesto Safe?

If you’re wondering Is the Metelkova District Safe? Then yes, Metelkova Mesto is considered safe. Just take normal precautions like you would in any city – make sure you have your belongings securely in your bag. During the daytime and early evening, you shouldn’t have any issues as it is more populated with visitors and locals.

If you’re going out here for the night, just be aware that some of the streets you’ll walk along to get back to the old city centre can be quite dark – however, I didn’t have issues.

Where Can I See Ljubljana Street Art?

Some of the best places to see street art in Ljubljana include the Metelkova area, which is an alternative cultural hub with colourful street art and graffiti, and the Rog Factory, which is also known for its creative displays. 

Can I Take a Street Art Tour of Ljubljana?

Yes, you can take a street art tour of Ljubljana. As mentioned earlier in this article, there is an original alternative tour that showcases the city’s graffiti, street art, and alternative culture.

Ready to Explore Ljubljana Street Art?

If you love street art, Ljubljana is the place to be. You can find amazing murals, graffiti and sculptures all over the city, especially in Metelkova, Ljublana, the former military barracks turned into a cultural centre. 

Ljubljana street art is vibrant, diverse and creative, reflecting the spirit of this beautiful city. 

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Ljubljana Street Art Festival, from 27 June to 3 July 2022

#LJSAF 2022

Ljubljana street art festival 2021.

Ljubljana Street Art Festival is the first international contemporary street art festival in Slovenia. Born from a passion for street art, graffiti, urban art, and  interventions in public spaces, Ljubljana Street Art Festival brings together international and local artists and scholars.

The Festival invites visitors to read the streets, participate in activities as well as it showcases young, emerging generations of street artists to ensure a bright future for one of the most important art movements of the 21st century. #LJSAF, turning the city into a canvas - the third year in a row!

THE EVENT RACK #LJSAF Program

• 28 Jun day 1 | Mon.
• 29 Jun day 2 | Tues.
• 30 Jun day 3 | Wed.
• 01 Jul day 4 | Thurs.
• 02 Jul day 5 | Fri.
• 03 Jul day 6 | Sat.
• 04 Jul day 7 | Sun.

FESTIVAL & EXHIBITION OPENING: 'FROM HERE TO FAME'

Siniša Simšič is a street artist who has received some praise, no award and a fine for his work. With the exhibition "From Here to Fame" he celebrates his long-awaited arrival in the gallery space. Through artistic interventions, Siniša brings vibrancy and serenity to the old and abandoned corners of the city. His work reminds residents of the importance of revitalizing the local environment and the potential for positive impact of street art. At Night Exhibition Gallery Pešak Siniša will create the illusion of a painted graffiti exterior wall, bringing street life and the author's signature colorfulness to an exhibition space halfway down the street.

LJSAF x V2V: OPENING FUSION

Before and after exhibition opening everyone is welcome to refresh on the summer garden of Gala Hala and to witness an unique fusion. V2V is moving from the hackers' quarters of Ljudmila's lab back into the open! In a one-evening group performance, representatives of the local graffiti, DJ and VJ scene will line up on the summer stage of Gala Hala. The event will be a mash-up of two artistic disciplines coming together at nightfall. A quartet of VJs and three DJs will accompany the graffiti writers with audio-reactive visualisations, created by four graffiti artists in black-and-white style. More >>

STREET ARTING: ESCIF

Follow live the creation of the mural by Escif in Šiška neighborhood.

Follow live the creation of the mural by Escif in Šiška neighborhood. His work draws on the location it is placed in, with the artist responding differently to the content of buildings, the history of the city and current attractions.

PIECE OF CAKE (day 1)

Under the mentorship of Siniša Simšič, kindergarteners aged 3-6 years (Vodmat Kindergarten) will learn about art in public spaces, especially about the expressive power of graffiti. Following the pedagogical method of five-level planning, we want to facilitate the children's social engagement in public space. Based on a message, developed into a story with the help of the educational staff and the artist, the children will create a visual message for the general public at Metelkova.

ŠIŠKA GRAFFITI TOUR

Together with Katja Pavlič, we will visit the largest gallery in the city – the streets of Ljubljana, where we will look for the best street creations in the Šiška neighbourhood. The graffiti tour will reveal the colourful side of Ljubljana in a unique way and show the city’s history through the medium of street art. Book your spot >>

FORM(AT) | KEYNOTE LECTURE | Peter Bengtsen

Unsanctioned expressions like graffiti and street art are ephemeral. This does not mean that they are necessarily short-lived, but rather that they are generally not intended to last and may be altered or removed at any time. However, aspects of such works often live on through different types of documentation. This talk will discuss how we might think about the methods for, as well as the very practice of, documenting – and perhaps preserving – graffiti and street art. necessarily short-lived, but rather that they are generally not intended to last and may be altered or removed at any time. However, aspects of such works often live on through different types of documentation. This talk will discuss how we might think about the methods for, as well as the very practice of, documenting – and perhaps preserving – graffiti and street art.

FORM(AT) | PANEL 1 | Documentary Photographer Martha Cooper in Conversation with Mitja Velikonja

We’ll talk with the iconic photojournalist of the social and cultural margins of American megalopolises, whose splendor and misery, pain and inspiration she has been tirelessly recording, camera in hand, since the 1970s, within the framework of two of her most famous works. First, her pioneering chronicling of the early New York graffiti scene in the first photobook on the topic, titled Subway Art (1984). The second work is the recent documentary film, simply titled Martha: A Picture Story (2019), in which she and her contemporaries speak about her invaluable contribution to understanding the culture of the streets – especially the side streets, the dirty and graffitied alleys.

FORM(AT) | PANEL 2 | Self-Archiving Practices - From Books to Social Media

Artist presentations: Jasper van Es, Good Guy Boris, Epos 257 & The Miha Artnak. The presentations are followed by a round table.

PIECE OF CAKE (day 2)

Under the mentorship of Siniša Simšič, children aged 3-6 years from the group Butterflies and Suns (Vodmat Kindergarten) will learn about art in public spaces, especially about the expressive power of graffiti. Butterflies and Suns will create a visual message in the form of a story for the general public in Metelkova mesto together with the educational staff and the artist.

FORM(AT) | PANEL 3 | Challenging the Ephemeral

1) Adris Díaz Fernández, Rodrigo Ledesma Gómez & Ana Cristina García Luna : The Systematization and Classification of the Mural Works Produced by the CALLEGENERA Urban Expressions Festival: A Case Study 2) Maria Udovydchenko : Street Art and Graffiti Archives in Private and Institutional Collections: Ephemeral Documentation 3) Gabriele Boero : The Restoration of 1984 Pieces by Delta 2 and Phase 2 in Quattordio, Italy: A Burning Debate

FORM(AT) | PANEL 4 | Archiving Street Art in Contested Spaces

1) Heather Shirey, Todd Lawrence & Paul Lorah : Archiving and Activism in Theory and in Practice: The George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art Database 2) Adem Ojulu, Frederica Simmons & Rachel Weiher : Memorializing a Movement: Making Permanent the Ephemeral 3) Alexander Paulsson : Of Tags and Trains: Graffiti as Edgework in Subterranean Stockholm 4) Panos Leventis: Re/Telling Di/Visions : Creative Urban Practices in the Contested Eastern Mediterranean 4) Enrico Bonadio : Preservation of Street Art and Graffiti under Copyright Law

FORM(AT) | PANEL 5 | Pandemic Public Space

During the COVID-19 pandemic, any “rules” for creating, viewing, documenting, and sharing street art and public art went out the window. Constrained to our homes, the internet became more of a public space than ever before. The first piece that Banksy created during lockdown looks to be in his studio’s bathroom. With advertisers abandoning their billboards, New York City’s near-empty Times Square was covered in artists’ messages to essential workers. Ground murals claimed enormous swaths of physical space for Black Lives Matter activists, before primarily being documented by drones and shared online. Public artists turned to making posters to be shared at protests, but also on Instagram. In many cities, the streets were suddenly overwhelmed with fresh graffiti, but the empty streets meant fewer eyeballs. The greatest acts of street art in the last 12 months have almost certainly been fleeting moments of destruction, captured by frontline photographers and videographers. The relationship between physical public space, the internet, documentation, and the art itself is now blurrier than ever. This discussion will cover the blurring of those lines, with a combination of firsthand perspective and highlighting the clever ways other artists and activists responded to an audience suddenly locked down but online.

POP-UP: BRAM

During a short artist residency In Ljubljana, Bram “Baroem” Wildenburg will have the opportunity to follow a few local graffiti writers. He will look for cultural differences and scenery in graffiti culture that will lead to an interesting photo series. With the help of the Kela collaborative artist space in Ljubljana, he will create a zine from this series and present it at the DobraVaga Gallery during the festival.

FORM(AT) | PANEL 6 | Archival Methods Hit the Streets

1) Konstantinos Avramidis : The Politics of Collecting and Preserving Architecture and Graffiti: Notes on an Atlas of Drawings and Writings 2) Laura Luque Rodrigo & Carmen Moral Ruiz : The Complex Task of Cataloguing Street and Public Art: A Methodology Applied In Works in Jaén (Spain) 3) Ljiljana Radosević : Urban Heritage Hub Case Study: New Life of Street Art in Virtual Reality

FORM(AT) | PANEL 7 | Street Art in the Art World

FORM(AT) | SCREENING | The Man Who Stole Banksy (2018)

“The Man Who Stole Banksy” directed by Marco Proserpio starts as the story of the Palestinian perspective on the most important street artist in the world and soon turns into the discovery of an extensive secret market of masonry stolen from city streets around the world, of cultures meeting and clashing in the face of an unsustainable political situation, and of the ongoing debate of commercialization versus preservation in Street Art. It’s not a single story, but many.

FORM(AT) | PANEL 8 | Exhibiting Street Art

The screening of The Man Who Stole Banksy will be followed by a discussion with curator Stefano S. Antonelli and the director of the film, moderated by Good Guy Boris.

MOSAICS WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS

At a creative workshop inspired by the recent visit of the street artist Invader, you will learn how to make a mosaic. We will also briefly introduce the history of mosaic art and the contemporary uses of mosaic art. Under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will make your own pixelated mosaic to take home. Book your spot >>

EXHIBITION OPENING - name:: Time will tell

The artist that goes by the name name: explores the graffiti subculture and the wider cultural environment through a variety of approaches by thematising the relation between legal and illegal interventions. His works are, in a conceptual sense, based on a critique of the (mis)use of public space with an emphasis on the impact and effect that such works have on the audience or on social change while they address specific political, social and economic conditions in which we currently live. More>>

LJSAF x OPEN/ODPRTO: STRATEGIA TENSIE

The Metelkova courtyard will be packed by dirty beats and sharp lyrics from the Strategia Tensie collective (drill trap). Too political for the local trap scene, global when it comes to engaging lyrics. The enfants terribles of Metelkova bring trap back to the streets as the voice of the oppressed and the angry. Part of concert series Open/Odprto.

GRAFFITI & STENCIL WORKSHOP

All budding beginners between 15 and 29 years of age are welcome to participate in the graffiti and stencil workshop, where masters of spray-painting will teach you the practical aspects of the stencil process. Book your spot >>

STREET ART WORKSHOP

Under the guidance of seasoned street artists, you’ll learn all the basics of street art. The workshop encompasses both the basics and the unwritten street rules, encouraging you to develop your own artistic style. Book your spot >>

DECONTRAMINATION WORKSHOP

The DecontRamination workshop explores the strategies for changing and subverting hate speech in graffiti, stickers or any other kind of street art. Book your spot >>

MOSAICS WORKSHOP

At a creative workshop inspired by the recent visit of the street artist Invader, you will learn how to make a mosaic. Under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will make your own pixelated mosaic, which will be incorporated onto Metelkova’s walls as a permanent installation. Book your spot >>

GUIDED WALK OF GESAMTKUNSTWERK METELKOVA

Join us for a guided tour and a closer look at the latest artistic interventions at Gesamtkunstwerk Metelkova. Nataša Serec will reveal the backstories of the artistic projects, meet some of the authors, and of course peek into the windows of the Pešak Night Gallery. Book your spot >>

LJSAF x OPEN/ODPRTO: GAŠPER LETONJA

This time around, Gašper Letonja, a member of The Canyon Observer and Marta Fakuch and an eclectic artist under the moniker Warlord Chipmonk (folk/experimental) dropped an album of saturated layers of sound. Ivy is a collection of morbid musical stories. The acoustic songs also touch on mankind’s political polarization, where a fellow human being is viewed through a black-and-white filter, blind to other colours, shades, nuances. But from the ashes of suffering always sprout the flowers of the most beautiful art. Part of concert series Open/Odprto.

OUTRO: 'LEFT OVER' GRAFFITI JAM

The Hall of Fame is ordinarily reserved only for the most artistically and technically sophisticated graffiti art. At the same time, it is a historic place, as it is the first legal wall in Ljubljana, which offered graffiti writers a chance to establish themselves. This time, the rules of the subculture will be bent a bit – the Hall of Fame will be occupied by the new generation of aspiring writers, who rarely have the chance to create on these walls. This time the rules of subculture will be bent a bit - the Hall of Fame will be occupied by the new generation of aspiring writers who rarely have the chance to create on these walls. The Left Over Graffiti Jam will give a chance to empty the leftover spray cans and hand the walls over to new generations to add to the layers of paint and subculture.

MAIN GUESTS OF LJUBLJANA STREET ART FESTIVAL Queens and Kings

Martha Cooper

photojournalist fotoreporterka

street artist ulični umetnik

HEAR US OUT Speakers

Participants of international conference FORM(AT): Documenting, Collecting and Archiving Street Art in Theory and Practice.

Mitja Velikonja

Professor, Faculty for Social Sciences redni profesor, Fakulteta za družbene vede

Peter Bengtsen

Associate Professor, Lund University Izredni profesor, Lund University

Maria Udovydchenko

Archivist, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art Arhivarka, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art

Enrico Bonadio

Reader in Law at City, University of London izredni profesor, University of London

Ljiljana Radosević

Ph.D. Candidate, University Jyvaskyla doktorska študentka, University Jyvaskyla

R. J. Rushmore

writer, curator, photographer, arts administrator & founder of Vandalog pisatelj, kurator, fotograf in ustanovitelj bloga Vandalog

Jasper van Es

Curator, Co-founder of PAPERJAM & founder of MrVains foundation kurator, soustanovitalj PAPERJAM in ustanovitelj fundacije MrVains

Konstantinos Avramidis

Lecturer, University of Cyprus predavatelj, University of Cyprus

Good Guy Boris

Entrepreneur, Director & Visual Artist podjetnik, grafitar, vizualni umetnik

Adem Ojulu, Frederica Simmons, & Rachel Weiher

Graduate Students, University of St Thomas dodoplomski študentje, University of St Thomas

Adris Díaz Fernández, Rodrigo Ledesma Gómez & Ana Cristina García Luna

Professor, Universidad de Monterrey | Doctor in Art, Communication and Humanities | Coordinator of the Urban and Public Art research group

Alexander Paulsson

Senior Lecturer, Lund University višji predavatelj, Lund University

TAKE A LOOK Artists

Check out the participating artists at this years Ljubljana Street Art Festival.

Siniša Simšič – Simke

painter, illustrator & street artist slikar, ilustrator in ulični umetnik

BEAM TEAM (Stella Ivšek, Anja Romih)

new media artists

cute agression (Taja Štembergar)

knnz (Neža Knez)

Mark Caserman

Nibera (Bernarda Conič)

The Miha Artnak

designer and artist oblikovalec in umetnik

conceptual & street artist konceptualni in ulični umetnik

Bram “Baroem” Wildenburg

photograph fotograf

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A photoessay of last year Ljubljana Street Art Festival screenings, workshops, murals, art talks, exhibitions, art fairs, guided street art walks, and more.

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Ljubljana Street Art Festival is the first international contemporary street art festival in Slovenia. Born from a passion for street art, graffiti, urban art, and art interventions in public spaces, Ljubljana Street Art Festival brings together international and local artists and scholars. It invites visitors to read the streets, participate in activities as well as it showcases young, emerging generations of street artists to ensure a bright future for one of the most important art movements of the 21st century. #LJSAF, turning the city into a canvas - the third year in a row!

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Are you looking for interesting things to do in Slovenia but you don’t like crowds? Great! If you are into outdoor activities such as tours and trips, these are one of the best there are! Based both on in-depth research and on street credibility, the Ptich project is a community-conscious undertaking which brings entertainment, humor,  culture and music to classic Slovenia sightseeing. Rather than common tourist tours, we perform unique educational outdoor public lectures and social events that you’ll remember for a very long time.

Our small-group trips and tours give you a fantastic overview of Slovenia’s natural wonders, architectural landmarks and historic sites, while enhancing your experience with hidden cultural gems, music heritage,  contemporary music creations, grass-roots initiatives, street art and murals, urban gardening, culinary delights, artistic atmosphere, socialist music, sports history and, last but not least, the women’s perspective on all things Slovenian.

Coming from the authentic local cultural scene, our guides combine history and art knowledge, on the one hand, and contemporary sociology and cultural studies, on the other hand, in order to give you the most amazing stories and interpretations both of the ancient and of the contemporary Slovenia.

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Ljubljana Graffiti, Street Art & Alternative Culture Private Tour

• A lot of insight information from the perspective of a local guide
• Gornji trg 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia The guide will be waiting in front of the Pletenine Draz boutique store
• Metelkova ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Gornji trg 9 Gornji trg 9, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia The guide will be waiting in front of the Pletenine Draz boutique store See address & details
• 1 Old Square (Stari trg) Stop: 5 minutes See details
• 2 Town Hall (Magistrat) Stop: 5 minutes See details
• 3 Ljubljana Old Town Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 4 Central Market Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 5 Plecnik's Covered Market Stop: 5 minutes See details
• 6 Butcher's Bridge Stop: 2 minutes See details
• 7 Dragon Bridge (Zmajski Most) Stop: 3 minutes See details
• 8 Metelkova Stop: 15 minutes See details
• You'll end at Metelkova ulica 6 Metelkova ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia See address & details

• Z2315TRdirkg 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 80ies punk in Slovenia Ljubljana, the most liberal city in the most liberal republic of the most liberal socialist country, has a rich countercultural history with importance and repercussions far beyond this small nation. You'll learn about it in this 2h guided walking tour of the inner city. Not to be missed! Read more Written April 9, 2024
• UldisK28 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Female as a part of Ljubljana history The guide was very knowledgeable with very good English. The passion with which she told about the history of Ljubljana was amazing and captivated every listener. It was pleasant to listen to and get to know the cultural and historical events. Read more Written March 27, 2024
• Zdenko_Baranec 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nika is an excellent guide, which city offers feminist tour. Each successful man is always supported by his spouse.s Wow, our guide Nika was really excellent! Your city, especially the centre of Ljubljana is really beautiful. Our visit became much more enriched thanks to the detailed information by Nika, focused on WOMEN and their successes/ stories in history of the city and Slovenia. Despite a bit colder weather that day, Nika was shining sun for us. Do not forget to see the witches or Julia at the end of the tour. Zdenko, from Slovakia. Read more Written March 21, 2024
• DublinEirland 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Our Tour Guide Dani, is a true storyteller. Our tour guide Dani, was excellent.. absolute 5 Stars. His passion and enthusiasm on the history of Ljubljana, really gave our group a lovely understanding on the history and some of the fun facts within the history. He is a true storyteller. Highly recommend this tour. Read more Written March 11, 2024
• silviaf50 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great way to discover the city! I joined the Ljubljana (Non-) Classic Tour with Dani. It was great to learn about the history of Ljubljana and so many cool facts about monuments, historical personalities, buildings, etc. Dani was funny and a great storyteller. Will definitely recommend it to any of my friends visiting the city! Read more Written March 7, 2024
• jenmJ6264TJ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highlight of my trip! I absolutely adored Tea's Ljubljana Feminist Tour. It was the highlight of my trip and gave me a whole new perspective on the city. It was so comprehensive and interesting from so many angles. Read more Written January 29, 2024
• X509STsarahl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A journey into the history and music of Slovenia! You can learn a lot about a place through its music. The Punk Music tour of Ljubljana was as much a lesson in history as a journey of music discovery. Through a few key sites - all easily walkable to - Gregor painted a picture of what life would have been like for a music lover in 1980s Ljubljana! Before the tour, I was sent links to some of the scene's seminal punk albums and compilations - from what was then Yugoslavia as well as from Slovenia. I left the tour with some knowledge of Slovenian music, a greater understanding of the history of ex-Yugoslavia, some new bands to listen to and suggestions to expand my knowledge! Thanks so much, Gregor! Read more Written January 3, 2024
• 338mhkm 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles More spotlight for women achievements! It was a great tour and Lana was a great guide! It is unacceptable how few points or monuments remind us of the achievements of excellent women who paved the way for us to where we are today. Lana has presented everything so well, that I and my friends are already thinking how we could influence the city authorities to change that! Read more Written November 23, 2023
• skupnosts 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Invisible not forgotten It was informative to understand how invisible were women through the history and still are. I will recommend the tour to friends. I would add some additional information about women and their short stories... or organize at the end of the tour break at some coffe place, maybe linked to one of the ladies, mentioned in the tour.. Read more Written November 20, 2023
• LaraAustin_TX 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t miss this walking tour of great history of the country with Greg! Greg was a fantastic tour guide! He communicated well with us and we were fortunate to be the only two people with him on the tour. He was very articulate and descriptive about Ljubljana and the Socialist party during the Yugoslavia era -as well as before and after. He covered a lot of history and we visited several places around town to help describe what life was like then. Highly recommend! Read more Written October 28, 2023
• mojcal628 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience Excellent tour-guide with in-depth knowledge, a lot of insightful facts, fun, interactive... I highly recommend :) Read more Written October 9, 2023
• elsabC5399FO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Information about the life and activity of women activists in the field of education, culture and for the sake of the n It was very interesting and useful tour. Nika was very knowledgeable about the history and activities of women in Ljubljana, she was ready to answer all questions. It was a rare and necessary experience. Read more Written October 8, 2023
• 72tihanap 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles must in Ljubljana Super interesting tour and an extremely well prepared and nice guide! learned a lot! Highly recommended! Read more Written October 3, 2023
• 31danijelag 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles History is the greatest teacher Although I have known the city of Ljubljana my whole life, this tour helped me discover a number of special sights I have never noticed before. All these locations are reflection of historical, cultural and societal development and change. But we are not aware of it at all. So many beautiful reminders of many forgotten and unrecognized women, whose lives impact our society today in so many positive ways. If I may borrow the famous Billy Joel song - We didn't start the fire. These magnificent women did in and we have an obligation to keep it going for future generations. Read more Written September 22, 2023
• lammertjans2023 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A personalized walk through Ljubljana After a mutual introduction, Gregor, our guide, lead us through Ljubljana, whilst telling about the city's punk rock history. He played us songs, showed us videos of live performances by bands from back in the day and artwork from the era along the way. I was a bit worried that the narrative would be along the lines of 'back then things were exciting, but those days are long gone', but this was far from the case. The perspective is punk as a cultural phenomenon in communist Yugoslavia. We got a niche history tour that Gregor tried to make as tailor made as possible. He is a kind guy who experienced Yugo punk first hand as a teenager growing up in Ljubljana and is still in conctact with some of the scene's founding figures. He can explain what Yugoslavian communism meant for young people wanting to create something of their own in the late 70s and 80s and how the communist authorities allowed a punk scene to develop, because he witnessed it from up close, the regime as well as the scene. Gregor is passionate about art and culture, which is clear from his vast knowledge. He also knows Ljubljana well and was able to give us recommendations for places to visit. I feel like we've only covered a small percentage of the things Gregor could have told us, because Ljubljana's cultural history is rich and there was only so much time. Whoever has an interest in underground/alternative culture will learn a lot from spending time with this guy. Read more Written September 22, 2023

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Ljubljana Graffiti, Street Art & Alternative Culture Private Tour provided by Ptich

When the City is a Sketchbook: Street Art in Ljubljana

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Ljubljana feels like a street artist’s playground. Wandering around the streets of Slovenia’s capital city, it’s hard to find a building that hasn’t been painted, drawn or written on in some way. There is so much street art in Ljubljana, in fact, that it’s almost distracting. Which I LOVE, by the way.

NB : Where possible, we’ve tried to credit the artists responsible for each piece, though research along these lines is often sketchy. If there is a piece that is unnamed, it is because we do not know who created it. If you do, or you see that a piece has been credited to the wrong artist, please let us know in the comments below and we will correct it.

Part of the reason for the sheer volume of graffiti and murals probably comes from the fact that many of the buildings here have large, bright surfaces that must be so inviting to graffiti artists and street art creatives.

Another more likely possibility is that so much visual expression comes from the fact that Ljubljana is home to not one, but two separate autonomous artistic communities: Metelkova and The Republic of Rog (more on these down below).

Whatever the reason, Ljubljana is a visual feast for the eyes, with cartoons, tags, comedic and political messages and brightly coloured murals, all intermingled with hundreds of years of the city’s history and culture. No matter how you feel about street art, taking time to appreciate it is a vital part of any Ljubljana itinerary or road trip through Slovenia .

Here are some examples of the many and varied pieces you can see throughout the city, and a breakdown of the three best areas for viewing street art in Ljubljana.

Autonomous Metelkova

If you’re looking for street art in Ljubljana, your first port of call should be here. The Metelkova City Autonomous Cultural Centre (in Slovenian: “ Avtonomni kulturni centre Metelkova mesto ” or AKC for short) lies just down the road from the main bus station of Ljubljana.

Metelkova began its life as an Austro-Hungarian army barracks in 1882 which, after being finished in 1911, eventually became the headquarters of the Yugoslav National Army.

When Yugoslavia dissolved in 1991, a large number of artistic and youth groups formed the “Network for Metelkova” (named after the nearby Metelkova Street) and asked the municipality of Ljubljana for permission to turn the site into an artistic commune.

Thus began the creative and slightly unstable life of Autonomous Metelkova. Much like Christiania in Copenhagen or Užupis in Vilnius, Metelkova strives to be its own municipality but is not entirely legal.

Having been granted permission to use the former barracks, the decision was then reversed a couple of years later when demolition of some of the barracks was approved in order to convert the site for commercial sale. The site became a squat, and has existed precariously ever since.

However, in its lifetime it has become an artistic haven, with all manner of murals, sculptures, structures and decorations. They also have regular live events! And in 2005 the area was officially recognised as a national cultural heritage. So it isn’t going anywhere for now.

Address : Metelkova ulica 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Live Events and Further Information : http://www.metelkovamesto.org/

Interested in staying in Metelkova? Book Celica Hostel , a former prison converted into an artist’s paradise!

The Republic of Rog

The Republic of Rog, also known as the Autonomous Factory Rog, has a similar situation and story to Metelkova. Instead of a military barracks, Rog was formerly a factory that made Rog bicycles from 1953 until it was abandoned in 1991.

For 15 years the Rog factory was empty. Then, in 2002, the municipality of Ljubljana (remember them?) bought the entire complex and began discussions on what to do with the place.

After four years of much discussion but relative inaction, a group of artists, students and activists organised an occupation of Rog and started to hold events there.

Unfortunately for the Republic of Rog, it has not been as accepted as Metelkova. In June of 2016, the tension between the occupants of Rog and the municipality reached a height when construction crews entered the complex to begin demolition.

After just over a week, the demolition was halted until legal proceedings concerning the rights of the cultural centre could be concluded. As of the writing of this article, the conflict is still unresolved, leaving the ultimate fate of the Autonomous Factory Rog uncertain.

In spite of its precarious future, since its occupation Rog has been transformed into a veritable cornucopia of creative expression. The former factory buildings now contain all manner of repurposed areas, including multiple gallery spaces, two skate parks, the main social centre, various concert and clubbing venues, artist studios and, appropriately, a bicycle repair shop.

There’s a LOT of street art here, both inside the grounds and on the long wall running outside on the street. There’s even a piece here by the internationally renowned Blu, who we fell in love with in Krakow !

Address : Trubarjeva cesta 72, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Live Events and Further Information : http://atrog.org/en/

Street Art on the Streets of Ljubljana

Okay, okay, I know this isn’t much of a specific area. But the sheer amount of artwork on show means you really just can’t miss!

We explored all around the most central area, from Bleiweisova Street across to the Dragon Bridge, the old town and beyond. On virtually every corner, there was something interesting to see.

In July of 2019, Ljubljana held its first International Street Art Festival. The five day event was designed to encourage visitors “to read the streets and actively participate, while supporting young, yet-to-be-established generations of street artists and caring for the bright future of the local street art environment.” Which is VERY encouraging for the future of street art here!

I can’t wait to see what we’ll find when we return!

If you want to get a fully comprehensive breakdown of many of the street art pieces shown here, then there is a tour available: https://alternativetoursljubljana.com/ljubljana-graffiti-tour/ Unfortunately the tour doesn’t run in winter so we were unable to take it when we visited, but we’ll be taking it next time we’re in Ljubljana!

Looking for more Street Art? – Dope Art Tours: Changing Perceptions About Street Art in London – Street Art in Krakow: Colourful, Cultural and Controversial – Street Art in Poland: Wandering the Walls of Warsaw – Fall in Love with the Quirky & Unusual Statues of Prague

Have you been to Ljubljana? Did you visit Metelkova or Rog? What street art caught your eye? Let us know in the comments below!

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INVADER’S STREET ART TOUR

With the Invader’s Street Art Tour you will join us in a real life video game, exploring Ljubljana’s pixelated urban art and other forms of street art.

We will visit the city’s largest gallery – the streets of Ljubljana, where we will get acquainted with the details of local street production. In the process, we will get to know the world-famous street artist Invader .

Through his project, the unknown but globally famous street artist Invader has freed these 8-bit retro characters from the world of 2D video games to spread them in 3D form all over the world and beyond – even in the stratosphere! With the first wave, 20 ceramic pieces and a score of 340 points, the street artist successfully left his mark on Ljubljana years ago, but how much do you know about these infamous mosaics? Have you ever “flashed” them? In 2021 Invader visited the city again, this time in the form of an exhibition at the International Center of Graphic Arts and through a new wave of brand new mosaics.

Find out more about Invader, his work, rubikcubism and more broadly about street art on the one-and-only Invader’s Street Art Tour.

⚪ Duration: 2 hours

⚪ Language: English & Slovenian

⚪ Meeting place: Sax Pub (Eipprova Street 7, 1000 Ljubljana).

⚪ Price: 90€ per group (for 1-5 people) + 16€ for every additional person

⚪ Exciting local & international murals & street art

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40 points in FlashInvaders for the pixelated dragon in Ljubljana 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

Dragon at Dragons Bridge 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

Veggies and fruit at Moste market 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

Invader's LJU_28 meets socialist modernism 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

At Kino Šiška 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

Alert! LJU_39 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

Pixelated Ljubljana’s coat of arms 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

Another Invader's combo in Ljubljana 2021 © Institute for Urban Question / Nejc Ketiš

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