Photography students at Academia Institute of Technology Maribor have once again demonstrated their creativity and social engagement with the project 'Maribor – My Living Room', which has been recognised as an example of good practice. The project highlighted the inclusion of vulnerable groups in society through artistic expression and was featured on the website of the international organisation Soroptimist International Europe.
Artistic dialogue on social inclusion
The project 'Maribor – My Living Room' was created in collaboration between photography students, mentor lecturer Rajko Bizjak and the organisation Soroptimist Maribor. The central idea was to present Maribor as a space of coexistence of different cultures, stories and personal life experiences.
They created a series of photographs which, through personal narratives and portraits, reveal how the city of Maribor connects different individuals into a common story. The project encourages reflection on the importance of social integration and brings a fresh perspective on life in the city.
International recognition
The fact that the project is published on the Soroptimist International Europe website is exceptional recognition for the students and mentor lecturer. It is confirmation that their work is not only artistic but also socially relevant. Soroptimist International advocates for the empowerment of women and girls and support for vulnerable groups, which makes the organisation's recognition all the more significant.
A proud moment for Academia
At Academia Institute of Technology Maribor, they are extremely proud of the students' achievement. Such international recognition demonstrates the quality of the photography study programme as well as the creativity and social engagement of the students. The project is not only an artistic work but also a contribution to raising awareness of social issues.
Through the project 'Maribor – My Living Room', the students have shown how photography can transcend the framework of art and become a means of creating dialogue in the community. Success at the international level is additional motivation for further creative projects that strengthen social awareness and artistic expression.
Congratulations to the photography students and mentor lecturer at Academia Institute of Technology Maribor for excellent work and an important contribution to promoting social inclusion!
You can read more about the project HERE.
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Source: Academia (31. 3. 2025). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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