Petition against the demolition of Metelkova

[Anna Balint]

[Dear all, 
many of you might know about  Metelkova, a former military complex in 
the center of Ljubljana squatted and turned into a cultural city in the 
90s. It hosts  many independent groups and organisations. The City Of 
Women resides there amongst others, close to independent galleries 
and concert halls.  Even the Arteast, the most complete art collection of 
the 60's, 70's, 80's from East Europe, presented in 2000, is on show in 
Metelkova. The demolition of the cultural complex would make 
impossible the work of the groups based there at one hand. It would 
also correspond with the gentrification of the urban space, a much 
controversial phenomena experienced in  whole of Europe. Please 
consider to sign the petition, and forward a mail to the people of whose 
competence would allow a more constructive solution
greetings,
ab] 

PETITION AGAINST THE DEMOLISION OF  METELKOVA CITY CULTURAL 
COMPLEX 

IN LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

 

May, 31, 2005

 
METELKOVA CITY  CULTURAL CENTRE was a former ex-Yugoslav military 
complex in the center of Ljubljana,  squatted by artists, activists, 
cultural workers, etc. from Ljubljana / Slovenia in 1993. 

 

METELKOVA CITY CULTURAL  CENTRE  represents one of the most 
prominent cultural/artistic landmarks of the city of Ljubljana.

It's reputation reaches well over the borders of the state of Slovenia. 

 

Dated this Wednesday, June 1, 2005, the State Inspection for 
Environment and Space of Slovenia announces the beginning of the 
demolitions of some objects of Metelkova. It is our firm belief that such 
a demolition opposes civilized norms of the world we all share. 

 

We thus urge you to use all your influence in finding a more 
constructive solution for the future of this unique cultural phenomenon. 
Such a solution should, of course, take into full account the will of 
groups and individuals who created (and continue to do so) Metelkova 
City  Cultural Centre.

 

Your act – signature, your voice – may be of great help for us who go 
into defending this unique cultural, artistic, social and political space, 
that is
known all over the world. 

 

Support us in our struggle for the last free and urban space in the
centre of Ljubljana! So send the petition, spread the word, inform 
colleague

musicians, artists, activists...

 

Sincerely yours, 

 

Miha Zadnikar 
On behalf of the Forum of  Metelkova City Autonomous Cultural Centre
http://www.metelkova.org

... Send one copy or Cc to 
 info at metelkova.org


AND TO :

 

Ms. Danica Simsic/ mayor of the City of Ljubljana

danica.simsic at ljubljana.si

 

Mr. Igor Omerza / vicemayor of the City of Ljubljana

igor.omerza at ljubljana.si

 

Mr. Milos Pavlica, podžupan / vicemayor of the City of Ljubljana

milos.pavlica at ljubljana.si

 

Mr. Slavko Slak, podžupan / vicemayor of the City of Ljubljana

slavko.slak at ljubljana.si

 

Bureau of the President of the State of Slovenia

gp.uprs at up-rs.si

 

Ministry for Culture of RS

gp.mk at gov.si

 

 

 

Signatures: 

 

PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME,  work profile and city/state if you  are AGAINST 
THE ACT OF DEMOLITION!