Tia Čiček

Tia Čiček holds an MA in Art History from the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana. They worked as a curator and producer of contemporary art in various spaces such as the Centre for Urban Culture Kino Šiška (Ljubljana) and DobraVaga (Ljubljana), and have been the artistic director of the Škuc Gallery (Ljubljana) since January 2020. From July 2022, they have been co-leading the World of Art School for Curatorial Practices and Critical Writing at SCCA-Ljubljana, Slovenia. In 2018, they attended the course at the International Summer Academy of Fine Arts in Salzburg, “Thinking with works of art led” by Ruth Noack and Grace Samboh, and finished the curatorial programme at the World of Art School for Curatorial Practices and Critical Writing. Their main interests lie in work theory and ethics of care, through which they try to rethink conventional exhibition-making and contemporary art production. They are a part of the curatorial conversation platform “bad curating inc.”

During their residency at the MQ, Tia Čiček is reflecting on ongoing projects through a caring and nurturing approach. They wish to immerse themselves in a conducive environment for curatorial practice, using provided accommodations and funds as a foundation for focused work. This period allows Tia to engage with projects and reflect on her curatorial journey, gaining clarity amidst Vienna's cultural hub. Recognizing the residency's intrinsic value for rest and rejuvenation, she balances the cityscape's vibrancy with serene countryside surroundings. Beyond the professional realm, Tia values personal growth, aiming to foster connections and collaborations within Vienna's arts scene and viewing the residency as an entangled experience, recharging creatively and contributing to the international arts community.