The “Intertwined” exhibition is open until 14th of January 2025.

INTERTWINED: Crafting Connections for the Future
December 10, 2024 – January 14, 2025
Museum of Applied Art, Belgrade

The “Intertwined” exhibition is a centerpiece of the MADE IN Platform for Contemporary Crafts & Design, an initiative that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and innovation. Created in collaboration with Nova Iskra Creative Hub and the Museum of Applied Art in Belgrade, the exhibition reimagines the significance of crafts in modern society.

A Multilayered Narrative on Craft and Society

The exhibition critically explores contemporary craft practices by integrating themes of sustainability, heritage, innovation, and activism. Through the selected works of artists, designers, and craftspeople, “Intertwined” underscores the pivotal role of crafts in shaping a sustainable and equitable future.

Featured Participants

Mapping Crafts Today:

• Jovanović Atelier (Stone Masonry): Led by Miloš Jovanović, the atelier brings artistry to marble, blending tradition with modern techniques.
• Stanišić Atelier (Stained Glass): Operating since 1908, the atelier champions the legacy of stained glass through restoration and innovation.
• Vitanov Sisters (Goldsmithing): Marina and Danijela Vitanov create unique, sustainable jewelry steeped in family tradition.
• Aleksandar Todorović (Wool Dyeing): Reviving the natural dyeing techniques of Serbia through meticulous research and documentation.
• Mina Kaljević (Tapestry and Tufting): A fusion of traditional handwork and contemporary design with a focus on social impact.
• Rush Stuff (Rush Braiding): Eco-friendly, multi-functional braided products crafted by a family with generations of expertise.
• Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE): Transforming waste into biomaterials through innovative biotechnology.
• SOMA (White Lemur): A startup repurposing agricultural waste into sustainable bioproducts like Biosporin™.

Special Contributions

Residency Collaboration:
A one-month residency brought together Dublin-based artist and glass designer James Earley with the artisans of Stanišić Atelier, culminating in a privacy screen inspired by museum collections and regional heritage.

Intertwined Workshop:
The Intertwined workshop—part of the MADE IN 2.0 initiative—brought together two groups of young creatives exploring knitting as a methodological approach

Latitudes by Aleksandra Jovanić:
This generative art series combines digital craftsmanship with themes of motion and continuity, offering a striking parallel to traditional craft processes.