Slavic Delights
Spring Event Series
Hosted by Slavonic Languages & Cultures Dpt, UvA
March 22, 5-7pm, Roode Bioscoop, Haarlemmerplein 7 (icw Movies that Matter)
Russian Literature Now: Return to Political Engagement Renowned author
Victor Erofeyev signals new political pathos in Russian literature (lecture / Q&A)
April 12, 8-10pm, University Library, Singel 425 (icw Czech Centre The Hague)
Via Hrabal: Multimedia performance on classic Czech writer Hrabal with director
Ivo Krobot, writer Tomáš Mazal, designer Václav Špale & translator Kees Mercks
May 17, 4-6pm, Non-fiction, Gabriel Metsustraat 8 (icw Non-fiction)
From Balkan Beats to Failed Architecture: The Balkans through the eyes of
Michiel van Iersel – founder of office for cultural innovation Non-fiction – & friends
Turkish delights are well known, but what do Slavic delights taste like? What
are the charms of the world region that we know as ‘Slavic’ – that is, Central &
Eastern Europe and the Balkans? The UvA’s Slavonic Department hosts an
events series where writers, artists, directors, and curators take you on a
journey across literature, art, film & politics from the region. The delights they
share are bittersweet: in, say, Russia or Serbia, art and politics interact in
moves that are intriguing – but rarely sugary. ‘Slavic Delights’ monitors
creative life in a turbulent region – one that, with its combination of power
states and fresh EU nations, merits a solid dose of our attention.
‘Slavic Delights’ are part of the Nederland-Ruslandjaar 2013 & are free – but
come early to claim a seat. For our full agenda visit uva.nl/disciplines/slavisch.