Benzine #3: Pušiona

Benzine #3: “Pušiona” Presentation of the new issue of the neighbourhood fanzine Benzine Location: Courtyard of Art-kvart Benčić Date and time: Thursday, 9 July, 7:30 PM Organisers: Gradska knjižnica Rijeka, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Rijeka, Museum of the City of Rijeka Speakers / contributors: Kristian Benić, Ivana Golob Mihić, Elena Kiss, Ana Labudović, Ksenija Orelj, Josipa Verbanac, Ana Žarković Audience: Young people and adults Admission: Free entry The third issue of the fanzine Benzine is dedicated to urban culture and the Benčić district, creative and cultural work, and the conditions in which it is produced. The theme of this issue, “Pušiona”, reflects the current moment of crisis, revisits the history of smoking and the former Tobacco Factory, and tells stories about successes and failures in cultural work. Part self-analysis and part collection of texts and visual contributions by invited authors, the third Benzine is the result of a collaborative creative process between the Museum of the City of Rijeka, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Rijeka, and the Gradska knjižnica Rijeka. It was designed by Ana Labudović, with graphic collaboration by Elena Kiss.