Babylon Balkan Show
Babylon Balkan Show
with Dusan Andjelovic and Onat Benli
#009 Africa in the Balkans: The Museum of African Arts Belgrade - Ana Knežević
1 hour 48 minutes Posted May 25, 2023 at 3:00 am.
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Dive into an enlightening conversation with our guest, Ana Knezevic, a dedicated Art Historian, Curator at the Museum of African Art in Belgrade, and a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade. Born in 1993, Ana has forged a distinctive career in the realm of art and culture, with a special focus on African art and digital culture.

She has been a part of several notable exhibitions at the Museum of African Art, contributing significantly to the understanding of African art and culture in the Balkans. Beyond the museum, Ana has been instrumental in articulating the relationship between Africa and Yugoslavia, uncovering intriguing socio-cultural dynamics.
A key aspect of Ana's work that sets her apart is her current Ph.D. research on internet memes, where she examines cultural memory in cyberspace. She is also deeply invested in exploring the concepts of oral histories, problems of digital humanities, memory culture, media studies, film, and architecture.
In this episode of the Babylon Balkan Show, Ana guides us through her journey, providing us with rich insights into African contemporary art, digital museums, and the role of memes in today's digital society. She also discusses the Non-Aligned Movement, the influence of Yugoslavia on African students, and the future of ex-Yugoslav countries with Africa.
Don't miss this captivating episode filled with unique stories and thought-provoking discussions!