Dani Žbontar: Migracije

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐙̌𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐞
13. 5.–18. 6. 2026
Stekleni atrij ljubljanske Mestne hiše

📌𝐎𝐝𝐩𝐫𝐭𝐣𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐞: 𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚, 𝟏𝟑. 𝐦𝐚𝐣 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐨𝐛 𝟏𝟖. 𝐮𝐫𝐢
Spremljevalni dogodek: delavnica keramike v sredo, 3. junij 2026, ob 16. uri.

Razstava Migracije je zasnovana kot razmislek o preseljevanju narodov, ljudi ter žive in nežive narave skozi celotno zgodovino človeštva. Tudi v brezčasju vsemirja so migracije bile, so in bodo. Naključno razporejeni keramični objekti spominjajo na asteroide. Vsi v vesolju smo sestavljeni iz enakega materiala. Na teh keramičnih gmotah so vidne sledi različnih kamenin. Posute so s porcelanastimi delci kot z neko snovno materijo, hkrati pa ti peterokraki porcelanasti delci spominjajo na živa bitja, ki vzbujajo slutnjo obstoja nečesa živega.
(Nataša Sedej)

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐙̌𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫 deluje na presečišču arhitekture in keramike. Leta 1982 je diplomirala na Fakulteti za arhitekturo v Ljubljani, kjer je pod mentorstvom prof. Nika Kralja in v sodelovanju s tovarno Jugokeramika iz Zaprešića razvila projekt Sistem keramične posode za gostinstvo. Že pred zaključkom študija se je leta 1979 izpopolnjevala na Univerzi v Misisipiju (ZDA), kjer je poglobila svoje znanje s področja keramike – medija, ki ostaja osrednji nosilec njenega ustvarjalnega izraza. Od začetka osemdesetih let deluje v Ljubljani, kjer se posveča oblikovanju umetniške keramike ter pedagoškemu delu. Svoja dela je predstavila na številnih skupinskih razstavah doma in v tujini. Je članica skupine G12 ter več strokovnih in umetniških združenj, med njimi Društva keramikov in lončarjev Slovenije, Zveze društev arhitektov Slovenije, ZDSLU, ULUPUH, Društva Glineraj in IAC – International Academy of Ceramics.

Razstava je del 6. mednarodnega trienala keramike UNICUM 2026.

Foto: Dani Žbontar
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𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐙̌𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
13. 5.–18. 6. 2026
Glass Atrium, Ljubljana Town Hall

📌𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟔 𝐩𝐦
Accompanying event: ceramics workshop on Thursday, 11 June 2026, 4 pm.

Migration is an exhibition conceived as a reflection on the movement of nations, people, and animate and inanimate nature throughout human history. Even in the timelessness of the universe, migration has always occurred and will continue to occur. The randomly arranged ceramic objects suggest asteroids. Everything in the universe is made of the same material. These ceramic lumps bear traces of various types of stoneware, strewn with porcelain particles as if with some material substance. Yet these five-pointed porcelain particles resemble living beings, evoking a sense of the existence of some form of life.
(Nataša Sedej)

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐙̌𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫 works at the intersection of architecture and ceramics. In 1982, she graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana, where, under the supervision of Prof. Niko Kralj and in collaboration with the Jugokeramika factory in Zaprešić, she developed the project “Ceramic Tableware System for the Hospitality Industry.” Before completing her studies, she pursued further training at the University of Mississippi (USA) in 1979, deepening her knowledge of ceramics—a medium that remains the central vehicle of her creative expression. Since the early 1980s, she has been based in Ljubljana, engaging in ceramic art and teaching. She has showcased her work at numerous group exhibitions both in Slovenia and internationally. She is a member of the G12 group and several professional and artistic associations, including the Association of Ceramists and Potters of Slovenia, the Union of Slovenian Architects’ Societies, the Slovenian Association of Fine Arts Societies (ZDSLU), the Croatian Association of Artist of Applied Arts (ULUPUH), the Glineraj Association, and the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC).

The exhibition is part of the 6th UNICUM 2026 International Ceramics Triennial.

Photo: Dani Žbontar