No. 38
11.07.2011
Apollonia Foundation
10th Anniversary art commune APOLLONIA 2011 "Jubilee is a rounded figure to mark a more or less creative period. Glancing back from that secondary jubilee station we can see and record the previous results achieved. The number of this important anniversary is ten years of international art commune Apollonia in Gevgelija.
Inside this issue: 10th Anniversary art commune APOLLONIA 2011
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International gala evening 2 in kick - boxing International Piano Competition
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Exhibition of Niche Vasilev 2 Exhibit of Mirjana Krsteva 3 Massetti Nature Day
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Ethno musical
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Annual concert of "Bojmija"
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About us
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Ten days in July, in this anniversary year, the creative inspiration was turned into colors and canvas by 10 artists from Macedonia and abroad. Macedonian representatives who participated are: academic Vasko Taškovski, Nice Vasilev, Pavle Kuzmanovski, Aco Filipovski, Miroslav Trendafilovski, Stefan Hadzi-Nikolov and two young members of the local Society of Artists Mirjana Kristeva Massetti and Katerina Chugunska. International character of the colony justified the presence of the artists: Miomir Mišo Vemič from Montenegro and Rajko Karishi¢. In the past ten colonies over a hundred artists from many countries participated in the work of the commune located on the Motel Vardar, near the archaeological site "Vardar Hill" and the ancient city “Gortinija”. There were realized more than 250 artworks in various art directions and styles with individual authors views, and different painting techniques. The ten-day creative art work of the participants in the 10th Anniversary of Gevgelija colony was presented in a group exhibition that took place on June 25 on the terrace of the Hotel Apollonia. The exhibition consisted of 30 pieces oil on canvas, aquarelle and art photography's on canvas. The art commune "Apollonia" is organized by Apollonia Foundation and is part of the program "Gevgelija-City of Culture for 2011." For more information, details and personal views of the artists participating in this commune click on the following link: http://gevgelijanet.com/art-/1545--10-.html
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International gala evening in kick - boxing In organization of the kick boxing club "Apollonia", formerly known as "Azder" on June 26 in the Sports Center in Gevgelija was held the international gala evening in kick boxing called "Gevgelija fight night." For the first time in Gevgelija fans of this sport had the opportunity to attend a real spectacle which looks like the professional games that we see in foreign countries. Viewers enjoyed the seven fights in which the gloves were crossed by kick boxers from Serbia, Montenegro, BiH and Macedonia competitors: Sabotkovski, Ristevski, Groshev, Kostic, Najdovski and Atanasov. Greatest attention in “Gevgelija fight night” caused the appearance of the Balkan champion Goran Groshev from Gevgelija and European champion in the K1 from 2006 Atanas Stojkovski, who convincingly beat their opponents.
International Piano Competition In June, for the first time Gevgelija was the host of the International Piano Competition for youth in which 120 pianists from Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Bulgaria participated. Competitors performed in six different categories according to age groups from 9 to 18 years old, and consequently they filled music program for 5 minutes minimum, up to 18 minutes for the biggest age group. Candidates were judged by five members committee composed of music teachers and pianists in the country and abroad: Milica Shperovic Ribarska (MK), Adani Takuina (Albania), Vesela Peroviќ Feodoroviќ (Serbia), Natalia Tomiќ (Russia) and Katerina Gelebeseva Kostadinovska (MK). Initiator to make competition in Gevgelija, and also chairman of the organizing committee of the first international piano competition is Gligor Gelebeshev, professor of piano in music school "Ilija Nikolovski Loui" in Skopje and former student in the music school "Vaso Karajanov" in Gevgelija.
Exhibition of Niche Vasilev Academic painter Niche Vasilev from Strumica, from 17 to 28 June, again with solo exhibition in the gallery of Apollonia Hotel, as an art experience for visitors to the manifestation "Gevgelija - City of Culture for 2011." "The work of Vasilev abounds with figuration, especially for defining the female figure, which dominates in all its arts, but with two dimensionality that really enriches the artistic communication of the viewer with his works, so the outcome of all this is a lavishly Byzantine painting "- said on the opening of the exhibition Dragi HadjiNikolov, an artist from Gevgelija. This exhibition in Gevgelija is his 20th solo, and behind them there are over 20 group exhibitions in Skopje Museum for Contemporary Art, Serbia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Poland, and artistic world capital - Paris, France. More information about the artist and the audience's impressions of the exhibition the following link: http:// gevgelijanet.com/art-/1542-2011-06-18-18-25-58.html
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Exhibition of art by Mirjana Krsteva Massetti Another exhibition that was held last month in Apollonia Hotel was an exhibition of arts from the series titled "Ego" from Gevgelija artist Mirjana Krsteva Massetti. This cycle is composed of thirty works oil on canvas, pastels and combined technique, and comes in Gevgelija it’s the art presentation in front of the audiences in Bitola and Strumica. For the impression of the works of Mirjana Krtseva Massetti spoke Montenegrin artist Miomir Mišo Vemič, emphasizing the complexity and intrigue of the art that she creates, reflected with high level of creativity and authenticity. Mirjana is a major link in the chain of grandiose Macedonian art - said Vemič. She is a “machiavelist” because all materials have found them inserted into her art and thus creates its golden treasure, said on the opening of the exhibition the promoter Vemic. The exhibition is in Gevgelija is in organization Apollonia Foundation, and is part of the program selection of events for June in the manifestation "Gevgelija-City of Culture for 2011."
Nature Day
June for the children of the "Nature Day" was dedicated to the study of fossil fuels, carbon cycle, carbon footprints, and solar energy as very important for the future of planet Earth. So one of our destinations was the visit to "Don Andon" store for solar collectors, where children had the opportunity to see and learn more about the work and the effect of this renewable source of energy. In response to the question: what can we do to reduce carbon and other greenhouse gases, the last weekend in June we organized a bike ride to “Negorci spa”. More photos are available on the group Nature Day on www.facebook.com
Ethno musical
On the terrace of Hotel Apollonia, in performance of students from the High school “Josif Josifovski” in Gevgelija was held ethno musical called "Sedenka". For the first time, the audience was able to listen some forgotten songs from Gevgelija, Valandovo and Dojran area, interpreted by students according to the arrangement of the prof. Ilija Atanasov. This event was part of the manifestation "Gevgelija - City of Culture 2011"
Annual concert of "Bojmija"
The Ensemble of traditional folk songs and dances "Bojmija" from Gevgelija on June 23 at “Pionerski Dom” held its annual concert, which this year was seventh in a row. Visitors despite the rich art program were able for the first time to see the new costume of the ensemble for the dances from the Aegean part of Macedonia. To learn more about this ensemble please visit their website: http://bojmija.com.mk/ index.php
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FUTURE EVENTS:
11 - 21 July 2011 Exhibition of Vladimir Temkov Hotel Apollonia 13 July 2011 9.30 pm Concert of PMG - collective Apollonia Terrace 15 July 2011 “Gevgelija white night”
23 July 2011 9 pm Concert of folk groups „St. Sava“ from Novi Sad and „Bojmija“ from Gevgelija City square Every weekend in July 8 am „Nature Day“ Outdoor environment program for children age 6 to 12 years
10th INTERNATIONAL ART COMMUNE APOLLONIA 2011
"The success of the colony, and accomplished arts are due primarily to the founder of the FoundaАdress: tion, Mr. Lars Kling, the good organization of the Apollonia Foundation, the enthusiasm of the organizers and Gevgeliski Partizanski Odred 1 1480 Gevgelija the successful selection of authors. Since it is undisR. Macedonia puted that behind every success stands a person here I must say that for this success is most deserving the Тelephone: 034/ 213-222 Fax: 034/213-223 director of Apollonia Foundation Ace Ristovski and arE-mail: tistic director Dragi Hadzi-Nikolov. The very thought snezana.dimitrova@apollonia.com.mk that participants in the colony are creating at the archaeological site "Vardar Hill" is somehow the continuation and deepening of the roots of past cultures in this region. Irradiation of the positive energies of the past artists receive as additional energy in their works. Archaeological excavations with their artifacts are evidence of a past civilization that existed there in the embrace of the beautiful vegetation on the banks of the river Vardar. I believe that in future the river of artists and arts will continue to run, flowing the running waters of Vardar. " Academic Vasko Taškovski
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