With its architecture and bits of history that you can encounter at every turn, Ljubljana is a paradise for artistic souls. What are the corners that will fill your mind with inspiration and that you may not know about yet?
Jakopič's gallery
Jakopič's gallery many people already know. And yet- how many times have you walked by and not thought to visit it? The gallery is waiting for you in the immediate vicinity of Drama and is offering an exhibition this summer The world as seen by Roger Ballen, which will last from July 1 to September 26, 2021. Visitors will be able to experience the photographer's visualization of the worlds between dreams and reality. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the entrance fee is €3.
Photo: Jakopičeva gallery
Gallery Škuc
It also deserves your viewing Gallery Škuc, which is located at Stari trg 21. It is known for the fact that it often hosts the first solo exhibitions of young Slovenian artists, as well as exhibitions of already established Slovenian and foreign artists and guest curators, as well as socio-cultural documentary exhibitions. You can see the exhibition in the summer Velerie Wolf Gang astra ◇ corpus, which focuses on the artist's exploration of the connections between the human body, technology and astronautics, was initiated by a project where Wang taught a computer to create poetry through neural networks. The exhibition lasts from 17.6. to 21.7.2021, and you can visit the gallery from Tuesday to Sunday between 12:00 and 19:00. The entrance fee is €1.
Photo: Facebook Škuc Gallery
Drama Cafe
Ljubljana Drama in addition to theatrical performances that definitely deserve your visit, it also offers a perfect place where you can relax and find inspiration for yourself. In addition to the space for socializing Drama Cafe it also hosts many musical and literary events. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 16:00 to 22:00.
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Stow Cafe in the City Museum
Art and history go hand in hand. That's why it is City Museum, in which you can currently on permanent exhibitions learn about the history of our capital and see important works of art created on its territory, definitely the right decision. After the tour, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the Stow Cafe, which is also open to those who are not going to the museum. The cafe is located in a renovated Renaissance palace and offers both exotic and prestigious coffees from renowned boutique roasters as well as sweet and savory pies and wines and beers from Slovenian microbreweries.
The cafe is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Thursdays until 9 p.m.
Photo: Tomaž Gregorič
Caffe Bienale and Tivoli Castle
Cafe Bienale is located in Tivoli, at the end Jakopič promenade, where you can always see a large-format photo exhibition. Its premises are in the building of the International Graphic Arts Center (Tivoli Castle), where exhibitions are also held. It's their turn this year Invader: graphics on paper, Mladen Stropnik: GOOD MORNING and Small but Dangers: Color and white graphics: F, R, E, Š. The exhibitions will last until August 15, 2021, and can be viewed from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The entrance fee is 5 euros.
Caffee Bienale offers refreshing drinks, wine from Slovenian winemakers and cocktails. You can also pamper yourself with desserts such as homemade cookies, broken chocolate, cream cakes and fruit piles. Opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Photo: Caffe Bienale – Kaval Group
