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Park camp 10

akjetam — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:34:06 +0000

International visual arts workshop and accompanying exhibition RE_THINK

Opening of the exhibition RE_THINK: 23 August 2024 /Friday/ at 7 p.m.

Venue.

Curator of the exhibition. Jozef Suchoža, ArtD.

Miroslav Nicz (SK), Viktor Fuček (SK), Marek Galbavý (SK), Ivana Sláviková (SK), Peter Valiska Timečko (SK), Jozef Suchoža (SK), Vladimír Kovařík (CZ), Csaba Fürjesi (AT, HU), Eszter Palik (HU), Szabina Péter (HU), Kristóf János Bodnár (HU), Olívia Zséger (HU)

Opening of PARK CAMP: 23.8.2024 /Friday/ at 20.00.

Programme:

– Guided tour of visual interventions in the City Park with curator M. Nicz (meeting at 20:00 in front of Koniarnia)

– MAPPING to the ruins of Parič Castle: 21:00, 21:30, 22:00 – Lukáš Matejka and TRAKT o.z.

23:59 – End of the event and deinstallation of works in the park exterior

Authors of interventions in the park:

Lukáš Matejka, Ľubomír Slovinský, Alex Hrehová, Jakub Mlynarčík, Kristína Kerekešová, Lucia Hudecová, Sandra Cseresznyésová, Petra Macková, Dominika Leckešová, Viktória Hrnková, Jakub Podhora, Tomáš Brichta, Viktor Fuček

Curator.Miroslav Nicz, akad. Miroslav Nicz.

Lecturers. Mgr. Miroslav Nicz, akad.

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Interactive exhibition at Strečno Castle

akjetam — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:30:22 +0000

On Monday, 3 July 2023, the Považské Museum inaugurated a part of the interactive exhibition at Strečno Castle. The new exposition, in which TRAKT, among others, participated, is divided into two parts. The first is dedicated to the owners and administrators of the castle, the second is focused on the military history of the castle. “Right at the beginning, visitors will be greeted by an important personality connected with Strečno Castle – Žofia Bosniaková, who will tell about the life and fate of the castle owners, its administrators and personalities connected with life at Strečno Castle from its very beginnings through a video story. The atmosphere will be accentuated by a moving large-screen projection, which will complement the narrated story. Both young and old visitors will be entertained by the shadow play, where the main role will be played by soldiers. Fun will also be provided at the selfie wall, where they can enjoy, for example, a costume mirror. For those who want to learn more, there is an info kiosk with a touchscreen encyclopaedia in the exhibition, with more detailed information about the history of the castle, the owners and administrators of the castle and military history,” explained the co-author of the script Mgr. Andrea Slaná, PhD. Part of the new exhibition is accessible to visitors as part of the guided tour. Strečno Castle is open every day from 9.00 to 18.00 with the last entrance at 17.00.

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Night tour of Strečno Castle 2023

akjetam — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:53:27 +0000

Come and enjoy the medieval atmosphere after dark! Strečno Castle hides various mysterious stories. One of them is certainly the fate of the owner, Benigna Kiniži, who is said to have taken her three husbands out of the world. The theatre and play group RAZCA will prepare frightening and humorous scenes from her life under the title (Un)Forgotten Secrets. In addition, a magical fire show performed by Black Evils awaits visitors in the courtyard. There will also be a popular video mapping from the TRAKT workshop. The visual experience will be complemented by a taste experience and the medieval cuisine of the Terra de Selinan Guild will delight the taste buds. We recommend taking torches to shine under your feet.

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Night of ghosts, pumpkins and ghouls

akjetam — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:57:22 +0000

Darkness, castle corners and mysterious creatures of all kinds all in one place. Can you imagine? Experience the spooky atmosphere of a medieval castle with us! You will even find out if the ghosts in the castle are stealing at the Thieves at Strečno experience show performed by the historical fencing group Wagus from Trenčín. You will be able to taste the delicacies prepared by the Terra de Selinan Guild, and the Haunted Bar with its traditionally unusual delicacies will also be open. There will also be video mapping on the castle walls by TRAKT.

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Night tour of Strečno Castle 2022

akjetam — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:22:38 +0000

Experience the atmosphere of a medieval castle and enjoy a night tour! On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 and August 10, 2022 you can enjoy the performance of the theatre and play group RAZCA called Hey Partisan, Take Me With You! The story will take place in the castle premises against the background of the Slovak National Uprising, which did not bypass the Strečno Castle. The events at the castle and its history will be presented through video mapping by the TRAKT civic association. The programme will also include a breathtaking fire show performed by Black Evils, medieval cuisine will flourish thanks to the association Guild Terra de Selinan and the castle cannon will be brought to life by OZ Turiec.

We recommend taking torches to shine under your feet.

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Park camp 9

akjetam — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:18:18 +0000

The international project Park CAMP 9 creates space and suitable conditions for students, recent graduates and teachers of art colleges in Slovakia and abroad to improve and progress in the field of contemporary art – intermedia and interdisciplinary overlaps in the form of educational activities – workshops. The final output of the wokshops are visual works – interventions created for the specific environment of the city park in Trebišov (site-specific art) and the final exhibition focused this year on interactive art forms, in the environment of the park, where the participants work with the strategies of site-specific art, performance, public art, conceptual art and art of new media – technology.

The exhibition featured Lukáš Matejka / TRAKT (tech. collaboration Alžbeta Bobulová), with the work Home X. Home – Time – Humanity – Technology – Space. Using digital video mapping, the author contrasts the dwelling of the past (the ruins of Parič Castle) and the possible home of the future (the universe).

During the theoretical phase of the workshop, the participants improved their technical, technological and software skills while learning about current trends in the art field. During the practical phase, in cooperation with expert lecturers, they used the acquired experience directly in the field of the park. The educational laboratory provided direct experience with the realization of the work and confrontation with the viewer, where the participants gained new creative impulses, experience and knowledge in the field of contemporary visual art. The event included an accompanying activity GEO-Caching, an interactive game based on GPS coordinates designed for parents with children.

FRIDAY 26/8/2022 – FINISSAGE

18:00 Opening of the accompanying exhibition.

19:00 Opening of the exhibition PARK CAMP 9 and guided tour of the park with curator Miroslav Nicza

21:00 MAPPING to Parič Castle: Lukáš Matejka and TRAKT o.z.

22:00 Musical solitaire – Raptor Koch – Koniareň

23:30 End of the event and de-installation of works in the exterior of the park

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Cursed master of Váh and the Tatras

akjetam — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:46:05 +0000

In celebration of the 700^th anniversary of the death of Matúš Čák Trenčiansky, Divadelná spoločnosť z Prievidze and the museum of Trenčin in cooperation with TRAKT have prepared a series of performed night shows about the character of the famous owner of the Trenčín castle. He was idealized and romanticized by the Štúr group. But merciless and cruel in reality. Who was Matúš Čák Trenčiansky? Master of Váh and the Tatras, an important figure in the Slovak history. Knight surrounded with tales, about whom old songs were sung, an anonymous character up until now. Was he a hero, a warm-hearted person, a fearless nobleman or a master that was kind? Or was he a twice-cursed tyrant not repelled by murder, lies, tricks or promises that he could break? Famous romantic poets composed odes and novels to celebrate him but the church and his kings sent curses and hatred his way. Simple people warmed up under his governance but the nobility and those not in agreement were left with bloody tears to cry. Was he a religious and godly man who sung praises or was he a grinning murderer with a tanned face coming from the cathedral of Nitra? Who was he? We won´t find out today, only if asking the Death herself to arbitrate. History books describe him with sharp letters, but even there we can find kind and misunderstood spots. Legends put him on the pedestal though stories exist which send chills down the spines.

The theater exhibition about Matúš Čák Trenčiansky will tell a story that happened or maybe did not happen. It is not going to be a historical painting of facts, not even a lovely rhyme. We are meeting Matúš and his story somewhere in the middle. Up in his castle which has been towering above Trenčín up until now.

Who knows, maybe there will be some truth to our story…

20 artists perform in this play.

Screenplay, direction: Vojtech Bartko / Divadelná spoločnosť

The director of the play is an author of various international festivals of ghosts and bugbears on the castle in Bojnice (Strašidelný majáles – Frightening dance party, Prebudený les – Awakened forest, Krkavec – Raven, Prízrak – Phantom, Bosorka – Witch and other).

Dramaturgy, sound mixing: František Kňažovič

Visualization: Maxo Kormaňák

Costumes: Divadelná spoločnosť

Photo on the poster: DF Foto

Poster graphics: U maxa

Projection on the façade of Barbora´s Palace: TRAKT.

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Night tour of Strečno Castle 2019

akjetam — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:05:19 +0000

Strečno Castle also lives at night during the summer, and popular tours in the late hours attract hundreds of visitors. On Saturday 20 July 2019 and 24 August 2019 a special program is waiting for all interested parties. This time they can look forward to an exciting fairy-tale called “The Heart of the Dragon or How Duro Became King”, in which the present will learn how, after many pitfalls, love and goodness will once again win. The tour begins on the stage near the Medieval Village of Paseka. Attractive scenes will be screened directly on the walls. The final projection on the castle wall is realized by TRAKT. The final scene also includes a fire show. In addition, they will see all the rooms and the mysterious corners of the castle.

“In our night tours, we always try to present interesting stories that are attractive to all ages. The environment of a dark castle and a living fire will only enhance the mysterious atmosphere. Who will come, certainly will not regret! ”Invites the manager of the castle Strečno Ing. Katarína Repáňová.

It is advisable to take a flashlight for tours and are not recommended for children under 8 years of age due to late time. Entry in both terms will be at 21.00, 22.00 and 23.00. The price of the basic admission is 8,80 €, the discounted admission will be 4,40 €. Tickets can be purchased through www.predpredaj.sk.

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Celebration of the 700th anniversary of Levice Castle

akjetam — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:19:15 +0000

On the occasion of the celebration of the 700th anniversary of the first written mention of the Levice Castle and the celebration of the World Tourism Day, the Levienans and visitors of the city spent a pleasant afternoon and evening in the historical premises of the Levice Castle, one of the most historic monuments of the Nitrian Autonomous Region. During the event, members of the Tekov Regional Organization of Tourism and members of the Tekov Regional Tourism Organization presented themselves and offered a shortcut from their product, which, as a region, represents beyond the borders of our region. The main point of the event was made visible by the unique videomapping of the Levice Castle and the visual details of its history are not yet known to the citizens of Levíc. Videomapping was prepared by artists from TRAKT.

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Night tours of Strečno Castle 2018

akjetam — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 13:42:31 +0000

The magnificent sightseeing of Strečno Castle in a night-time atmosphere with an extraordinary program in the castle’s monsters. The personality of this year’s night tour was one of the owners of Strečno Castle, Barbora Celjska. Her life in short humorous scenes was approached by the Wagus Historical Fencing Group and revived in the courtyard of the castle in the Light Shadow Queen Barbora thanks to the modern technology of light and motion – projection mapping from the artists of TRAKT. Part of the tour was also a fire show, performance of Kapor improvisation theater on the stage, or mini-concert in the chapel.

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