Chronopolitical Explorations
Lana Čmajčanin, curated by: Bettina Siegele
Chronopolitical Explorations
Lana Čmajčanin
curated by: Bettina Siegele
In her artistic practice, Lana Čmajčanin reflects on the politics of remembering and forgetting, as well as the interconnections between economic, geographical, historical, and imperial factors and their representation. Drawing on historical events and their correlation with the present, alongside the current geopolitical landscapes of Europe, the artist creates a chronopolitical space that allows for multiple perspectives on (historical) events and the construction of history. The exhibition Chronopolitical Explorations was curated especially for the eponymous annual programme 2025 by Bettina Siegele.
Lana Čmajčanin, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, holds a Master’s degree in sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Sarajevo, and is currently pursuing a doctorate at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Her multidisciplinary practice spans installations, video, sound, photography, and media art, focusing on geopolitical mapping, social power structures, and the impact of control mechanisms. Lana’s work addresses issues of responsibility, manipulation, structural and gendered violence, and the politics of memory. Through extensive research, she examines historical events, cultural narratives, and personal histories, particularly within the Balkans’ complex socio-political context. Her art challenges conventional narratives, amplifying women’s agency and advocating for marginalized voices. Lana has exhibited internationally at prominent venues including the Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven; Photography & Multimedia Museum, Tbilisi; MAXXI Museum, Rome; and Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, among others. Her work has been featured in Manifesta 14, the Venice Biennial, and the Moscow International Biennial. She has received numerous awards, nominations, and scholarships for her contributions to contemporary art. www.lanacmajcanin.com
OPENING
Thursday 11.09.2025, 7 pm
Introduction: Bettina Siegele (artistic and managing director )
Welcome: Sebastian Köck (board member Künstler*innen Vereinigung Tirol)
Weiteres Rahmen- und Vermittlungsprogramm | Additional outreach programme:
17.09.2025 at 17.30 curator’s tour with Bettina Siegele
18.10.2025 at 11.30 Exhibition tour Art & Coffee
PREMIERENTAGE 2025 Artist Talk with Lana Čmajčanin