Nevena Aleksovski

Nevena Aleksovski (Bor, Serbia, 1984) draws on personal experience in her work. The focal point of her artistic explorations is always rooted in the concept of migration, a phenomenon that has shaped human histories and societies. Her focus expands beyond migrant narratives to address the challenges faced by those labelled as “Others” in new environments, urging viewers to contemplate the human toll of exclusion and advocate for inclusivity. Aleksovski’s minimalist paintings and installations unravel the complexities of stereotypical views, prompting viewers to confront the implications of pervasive biases and fostering a dialogue towards a more inclusive global perspective.

She has showcased her work at numerous solo and group exhibitions, among others at ŠKUC (Slovenia); RAVNIKAR (Slovenia); the Britta Rettberg Gallery (Germany); the MGLC (Slovenia); Cukrarna (Slovenia); the P74 Gallery (Slovenia); PrivatePrint (Macedonia); NADA Villa Warsaw (Poland); as well as at various group exhibitions at galleries including the National Gallery of Macedonia, Skopje (Macedonia); the Zürich Salon, Zürich (Switzerland); DobraVaga, Ljubljana (Slovenia); Stiege 13, Vienna (Austria); and others. In 2022 she published the book Melancholy of the Abandoned Lands, in collaboration with PrivatePrint Publishing, which tells the migration history of her family during Yugoslavia and after its dissolution.

She earned her degree in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Novi Sad (Serbia) in 2008, and furthered her academic journey with a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) in 2014. She lives and works in Ljubljana, Slovenia.