Critical Thinking Series

The aim of the Critical Thinking Series is to expand on the concepts proposed by Kunsthalle Bratislava’s exhibition programming, by providing further critical discursive thinking in the form of essays and poems by international thinkers. The texts are translated into Slovak for the first time, making this knowledge and critical thinking accessible to readers who do not necessarily read in English. ‘In defence of translation. When a word or concept travels, its meaning and applicability begin to shapeshift. … In defence of the idea that concepts are not geographically bound, that they can and should float, bend and be utilised by organisers, art practitioners across the world.’ (In Defence of Translation, 2021) The texts are published bilingually: in the original English and also translated into Slovak for the first time. The wide accessibility and sustainability of the project is ensured by the fact that all of the publications are accessible free of charge on the Kunsthalle Bratislava website.

Translation: Denisa Tomková

Copyediting: Zuzana Andrejco Ferusová

Graphic Design: Lukáš Kollár

Project is Supported by: ERSTE Foundation

In 2022, the following publications have been published so far:

• The first publication accompanied the exhibition of Barbara Kapusta, entitled Futures 
• The second publication accompanied the exhibition Do Nothing, Feel Everything
• The third publication accompanied the exhibition SOMETHING IS BURNING
• The fourth publication accompanied the exhibition of Paul Maheke, You and I
• The fifth publication accompanied the exhibition of After Work
• The sixth publication accompanied the exhibition There is no end To what a living world Will demand of you.*