Glitch announces the official opening of the Glitch Library, a space dedicated to graphic design and knowledge exchange between designers and the arts and culture sector.
The opening will take place on August 22, in the Glitch space in Bucharest, Bd. Dacia 57, floor 2. The library houses a vast collection of books and publications and organizes events for the design, publishing and cultural sector communities, offering opportunities to connect and collaboration.
The project initiated by Glitch, recognized for its collaborations with purpose-driven organizations in the arts and culture, social and sustainability sectors, invites the artistic and graphic design community – both professionals and beginners – to an interdisciplinary and intergenerational dialogue. Discussions will address the promotion of arts and culture, the development of cultural audiences, and the ways in which graphic design and cultural communication professionals can contribute to increasing the relevance and impact of these fields in society.
“The Glitch Library is not only a space dedicated to graphic design and cultural communication resources, but a natural extension of Glitch’s mission to support projects with cultural and social impact. In a landscape where it seems increasingly difficult to work in and for culture, where the lack of resources is well-known, the library aims to be a catalyst for the exchange of ideas and collaboration. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and providing resources, the Glitch Library joins our broader efforts at Glitch to create opportunities for development and innovation in cultural communication and design. We hope that the library program, which includes artist presentations (Artist Talks) and meetings of design professionals with young aspirants in the field (Design Sessions), will be the beginning of a long series of exchanges of experiences, knowledge and ideas”, says Dan Stănescu, founder and creative director of Glitch Studio.
The Glitch Library will have in its collection over 600 volumes covering an extremely wide area between art and graphic design: from artistic practices and visual art, passing through theory and cultural criticism to the various subfields of graphic design: typography, illustration, design poster, photography or design history. The space in Bd. Dacia 57, floor 2 is open from August to the general public, on Thursdays and Fridays, by appointment at [email protected].
Program of workshops and discussions August – September
Design Sessions #1: Ovidiu Hrin
- Date: August 22, 5:30 p.m
- Description: Ovidiu Hrin, designer and art director from Timișoara, is internationally known for his work published in over 100 design books and periodicals. Through his cultural and educational projects and workshops, Ovidiu promotes graphic design as an active practice, being a recognized voice in the design community in Romania and beyond its borders.
- Registration: https://forms.gle/JZVTnZ4fKodE8DYQ7
Design Sessions #2: Florea Gel
● Date: August 30, 6:00 p.m
● Description: Gelu Florea, a graduate of the Academy of Visual Arts in Cluj and Art Director in advertising agencies, is also an independent creative known for his handmade books. His works, exhibited at Romanian Design Week and included in the “Best Practice” selection of RDW, were available in the Cărturești Modul bookstore between 2018-2021. Since 2008, he has published 14 underground titles.
● Registration: https://forms.gle/1bD58WFRJQJYTVy67
Design Sessions #3: Maria Bîrsan (Sandwich Gallery), Radu Lesevschi (Punch Bookshop), Vlad Mihai (Traffic Paper)
● Date: September 3, 5:30 p.m
● Description: This session brings together three personalities from the worlds of design and independent publishing, offering diverse perspectives on how design and literature can coexist and influence each other.
Artist Talk #1: Larisa Crunțeanu
● Date: September 19, 6:00 p.m
● Description: Larisa Crunțeanu, performer, video artist and sound collector, will present her artistic practice that oscillates between reality and fiction, creating contexts for the reactivation of memories and collaboration.
Artist Talk #2: Lucian Bran
● Date: September 26, 6:00 p.m
● Description: Lucian Bran, a graduate of the National University of Arts in Bucharest, is a photographic artist recognized for his works exhibited in galleries and museums of international prestige. The discussion will address how photography can document and transform reality.
Artist Talk #3: Suzana Dan
● Date: September 27, 19:00
● Description: Suzana Dan, innovative artist and initiator of the White Night of Galleries, will explore the interconnection between art and culture. With a career spanning nearly a quarter of a century in the cultural field, Suzana brings a unique perspective on how art can influence and support culture and will share her experiences reflecting on cultural impact and evolution.
Artist Talk #4: Alina Andrei
● Date: September 27, 4:30 p.m
● Description: Alina Andrei, artist and curator from Cluj, is known for her work at White Cuib and for curating the spaces Raft Cluj and Raft Brașov. In addition to writing and photography, he creates photo installations and visual stories with paper characters and cement objects. His works are exhibited in galleries and zines, and in 2020 he illustrated the book of poems “Expectativa luminosa” by Andrei Dósa.
Participation in the design sessions and artist talks is free and is based on registration through an online form, with limited places.
Details and registration at https://www.facebook.com/share/nWqbmzvhH3kDmXfY/
