Maja Smrekar
MontenegroartistFemaleb. 19768.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Maja Smrekar is a prominent Slovenian artist known for her innovative work that explores the intersections of art, technology, and society. Her projects often challenge traditional notions of identity and family, as seen in her acclaimed work 'Hybrid Family,' where she integrates her dog Ada into her artistic practice. Smrekar gained international recognition when she received the prestigious Golden Nica award at the Ars Electronica festival in Linz, which is a vital platform for contemporary art and technology. Recently, her work has been controversially appropriated in political campaigns, highlighting the ongoing tensions between art and politics in Slovenia.
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Maja Smrekar is among the significant contemporary artists whose work has been presented at the museum.
Zašto je važna nova zgrada Muzeja savremene umjetnostiMontenegro· 2026-09-19
Maja Smrekar is a Slovenian artist whose image was used in the referendum campaign without her permission.
Slovenia to vote in referendum on artist pension that has fostered culture war | Slovenia
United Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Maja Smrekar is an artist whose work is being misused by the SDS party in their campaign against pension supplements for artistic achievements.
Ko slišim besedo kultura, na svojem browningu sprostim varovalko
Slovenia· 2025-04-05