Programme for Slovakia’s Bologna 2010 Presentation
In the City
Monday, 22 March
The BIB – An exhibition of award-winning Slovak illustrators from the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava, 1967–2009.
Main Railway Station, underpass below the platforms, Bologna
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6:00 pm
Scanner – Preview of an exhibition by Matej Krén in Bologna’s Gallery of Modern Art, MAMbo.
Open to the public from 25 March to 25 July 2010, from 10 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 10 pm.
MAMbo, Via Don Minzoni 14, Bologna
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9:00 pm
Milan Rastislav Štefánik – A ballet on the theme of the romance of one of Czechoslovakia’s founders and Marquise Giuliana Benzoni, performed by the Košice State Theatre.
Free entry until space runs out.
Teatro Arena del Sole, Via Indipendenza 44, Bologna
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Tuesday, 23 March
6:00 pm
Two Magical Worlds
Dušan Kállay and Kamila Štanclová – Opening of an exhibition by a celebrated husband and wife pair of Slovak illustrators.
Open to the public from 24 March to 11 April 2010, 10 am to 6 pm.
Sala d’Ercole, Palazzo d’Accursio, Piazza Maggiore 6, Bologna
The Slovak Quartet will appear at the gala opening.
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6:00 pm
Time for Play – Opening of an exhibition of Slovak toys made by students and professionals.
Open to the public from 24 March to 11 April 2010, 10 am to 6 pm.
Manica lunga, Palazzo d’Accursio, Piazza Maggiore 6, Bologna
The Slovak Quartet will appear at the gala opening.
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7.00 pm
A Feast of Slovak Literature – A book signing with Slovak illustrators and authors: Dušan Kallay, Peter Čisárik, Miloš Kopták, Peter Uchnár, Martina
Matlovičová and Ján Uličiansky.
Giannino Stoppani bookshop, Palazzo Re Enzo, Via Rizzoli 1/F, Bologna
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8:00 pm
Longital Concert – Electronic folk from Bratislava
Arteria, Vicolo Broglio 1/e, Bologna
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Wednesday, 24 March
7:00 pm
Dramophone – a reading from the play Solitaire.sk by Zuza Ferenczová and Anton Medowits, performed by Bologna’s Reon Theatre.
La Soffitta, Via Azzo Gardino 65a, Bologna
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9:00 pm
The Rabbi – A staging of Slovak author Anna Grusková’s play, performed by Bologna’s Reon Theatre.
La Soffitta, Via Azzo Gardino 65a, Bologna
10:00 pm
Concert by Jazz Duo Gabriel Jonáš and Matúš Jakabčic
Cantina Bentivoglio, Via Mascarella 4, Bologna
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Thursday, 25 March
6:00 pm
The Four Elves and Vivaldi – A puppet show for young and old.
Testoni Theatre, Via Giacomo Matteotti 16, Bologna
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7:30 pm
Grand Prix BIB 1967–2009 – Opening of an exhibition of winning works of the celebrated Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava and its history.
Open to the public from 24 March to 11 April 2010, 10 am to 6 pm.
Biblioteca Archiginnasio, Piazza Galvani 1, Bologna
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10:00 am
Guess, Who Lives in This House?
An Encounter–Creative art workshop with illustrator Miloš Kopták
Caterina de‘ Stefani Kindergarten
10:30 pm
Longital Concert – Electronic folk
Il cortile caffē Bologna, Via Nazario Sauro 24/a, Bologna
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Saturday, 27 March
4:00 pm
Slovak Animated Film – A screening of animated films and shorts.
Cineteca di Bologna, Via Riva di Reno 72, Bologna
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26 – 28 March 2010
Wall of Books – Short plays dedicated to the work of Matej Krén.
MAMbo, Via Don Minzoni 14, Bologna
For more information call 051/6496652
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23 – 26 March 2010
The Vranov Stilt Theatre
In Bologna’s city centre
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At the Book Fair
Tuesday, 23 March
11:00 am
Slovakunitedimaginations
Official opening of an exhibition of Slovak illustration.
Settore d’ingresso della Fiera del libro, Piazza Costituzione, 6 - Bologna
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2:00 pm
ASIL – Opening of an illustration exhibition.
Slovak Stand, Hall 29, C 35
Wednesday, 24 March
10:00 am
Slovak Illustration: Past and Present
Hosted by: Barbara Brathová
Speakers: Dušan Kállay, Kamila Štanclová, Arianna Papini, Livio Sossi, Joanna Dillner, IKAR publishers
Participants: Peter Čisárik, Miloš Kopták, Ľuboslav Paľo, Peter Uchnár, Martina Matlovičová, Daniela Olejníková
Caffē degli Illustratori
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11:30 am
European Children’s Literature:
Perspectives on Development – International Seminar
Hosted by: Livio Sossi
Speakers: Ondrej Sliacky, Paola Parlato, Martin Reissner,
Hildegard Gärtner, PERFEKT publishers
Caffē degli Illustratori
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Thursday, 25 March
9:30 am
Quotidian Magic and Writing for Children
A roundtable discussion
Hosted by: Ján Uličianský
Speakers: Gianna Marrone
Participants: Jana Bodnárová, Peter Karpinský, Erik. J. Groch,
Dušan Dušek, Gabriela Futová
Caffē degli Autori
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11:30 am
Magical Emma
A presentation of a book by Ján Uličianský and
Peter Čisárik translated by Darina Šestáková and Giacomo Vit
Participants: Buvik publishers, Paolo Acco publishers,
A city official from Tavagnacco
Slovak Stand, Hall 29, C 35
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4:30 pm
Seminar on the History of BIB
(Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava)
Hosted by: Grazia Gotti
Participants: Marcella Terrusi, Dušan Roll, Peter Tvrdoň, Zuzana
Jarošová, Barbara Brathová, Anastasia Arkhipova
Caffē degli Autori
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Friday, 26 March
9:00 am
The Specifics of Translating Children’s Literature
A roundtable discussion with Slovak, Italian and other translators
Participants: Mária Štefánková and Sergio Bozzi
Centro Traduttori, Hall 25, B/93
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23 – 26 March 2010
Film screening: 15 Portraits of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Settore d’ingresso della Fiera del libro, Piazza Costituzione 6, Bologna
Slovak Stand Hall 29, C 35, Fiera del libro, Piazza Costituzione 6, Bologna
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