February 8 – March 7, 2020
2020
Exhibition by members of the Slovenian Designers Society
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
The MMXX biennial curated exhibition of the Society of Designers of Slovenia explores the relationship between the virtual and the real. The design exhibition transforms into a stage that clearly demarcates the external world from the internal, in which design, in all its manifestations, takes center stage—from the intimate world to the presence of the finished product in users’ reality. Mateja Panter is participating with the project House in Gorica.
09. 10. 2019
ECONOMIC AND ARCHITECTURAL FORUM: Wooden Interiors
City of Design, Ljubljana
As part of the international festivals Design Month and Big Architecture Ljubljana, GAF—the Economic Architecture Forum—aims to explore cutting-edge and innovative uses of wood in interior design through the work of international architects.
Forum curator: Mateja Panter
2019
BI BIIP 2019 Award of the Slovenian Designers Society
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter received an award for the Bi Biip project, a car for future generations. Every year, DOS presents awards to Slovenian designers for outstanding design projects, for significant work in the field of design theory and criticism, and for professional journalism or contributions to the enrichment of design culture in general.
17. 04. 2019
ECONOMIC ARCHITECTURE FORUM
Innovative Use of Wood in Architecture
City of Design, Ljubljana
The Ministry of Economic Development and Technology – Directorate for Forestry and the SPIRIT Slovenia Public Agency, in collaboration with the Big Institute, the Slovenian Forestry Association, and other partners, invite you to the Economic and Architectural Forum on the topic of innovative use of wood in architecture. What does modern timber construction look like in a rapidly changing world, and where does the untapped potential for using wood in architecture lie? These are the questions that leading international architects will address using examples from their own projects.
Forum curator: Mateja Panter
Photography: Miloš Horvat
May 7–12, 2019
NATURE AND JEWELRY: "
"—a group exhibition of unique jewelry
Pavilion Gallery, Tržič
The exhibition is organized by the PLAC Association from Tržič, the Sežana Higher Vocational College, the Slovenian Designers Society, the Goldsmiths and Jewelers Section of the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia, the Museums of the Radovljica Municipalities, and the Slovenian Museum of Natural History. Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk are participating in the exhibition with their Pneumatik Fashion collection.
Photo: Tina Dokl
October 26, 2019, at 11:00 a.m.
BI BIIP & DESIGN MONTH
"The Car of Future Generations"
id:doma, Slovenska Street 9, Ljubljana
The padded car is a mobile toy on wheels for children aged 1 to 6. It features an attractive abstract design, pleasant colors, softness and natural materials, safety, educational value, and ease of use and maintenance. This innovative mobile unit helps develop and strengthen motor skills. It offers free and safe movement and contributes to a high-quality environment for children. Bi Biip delights both children and adults.
Photo: Peter Škrlep
2018–2019
HI KONJIČEK & NATIONAL GALLERY
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The Glass Atrium of the National Gallery, Ljubljana
Design: Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk
07. 11. 2019
's "Love Bench" Presentation at the Furniture Fair
Ambient, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter and Anka Štular participated in the Ambient furniture fair with their project, the "Bench of Love" interior. The bench was displayed at the booth of Oblazinjeno pohištvo Novak, the company that manufactures it.
Photo: Branko Čeak
February 15 – March 15, 2018
Oh… DESIGN!
: Between Vision and Reality
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
The biennial curated exhibition of the Slovenian Designers Society, *O… Design! Between Vision and Reality*, showcases design works in the fields of visual communication, product design, and unique design created over the past two years, presenting them as an intermediate space between the designer’s vision and its realization. The exhibition will be opened by Mr. Anton Peršak, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia.
PANEL DISCUSSION: “BETWEEN VISION AND REALITY”
March 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Cankarjev dom, Conference Hall M1
Moderator: Danijela Grgić
Panelists: Matej Feguš, Dr. Petra Černe Oven, Katjuša Kranjc, Natalija Medica, Gregor Žakelj, Mateja Panter
concept and design: Mateja Panter, Danijela Grgić
photography: Franci Virant
September 21 – December 21, 2017
4 WOMEN
, The Bench of Love & Tedveizcedre
Kokolatorio, Nova Gorica
The concept and execution of the exhibition in Nova Gorica were developed by Mateja Panter and Anka Štular in collaboration with Tanja Zorn Grželj and Patricija Klanjšček (Tedveizcedre).
video / editing: Andraž Novak / Aljoša Abrahamsberg
2017
AWARD FOR PROMOTING THE DESIGN PROFESSION IN THE MEDIA: "
" Award from the Slovenian Designers Society, 2017
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter received an award for promoting the field of design in the media. Every year, DOS presents awards to Slovenian creators for outstanding design projects, for significant work in the field of design theory and criticism, and for professional journalism or contributions to the enrichment of design culture in general.
2016, 2017
WOMEN ENGINEERS SHAPE THE FUTURE: "
"—a traveling exhibition of works sponsored by the MoMoWo project
Mateja Panter has been selected as one of the female architectural engineers from Slovenia participating in a series of curated exhibitions featuring 40 works by Austrian female architectural engineers and 30 works by Slovenian female architectural engineers. The exhibitions will be on view at:
Arhitekturhaus Kärnten, Klagenfurt, Austria
Pavelhaus Bad Radkesburg, Radgona, Austria
Atrium of the ZRC SAZU, Ljubljana
Palais Epstein, Vienna, Austria
Photos: February 16, 2017, Palais Epstein
February 11 – March 14, 2016
IMAGES OF TIME an exhibition by members of the Slovenian Designers Society
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
The purpose of the biennial curated exhibition organized by the Designers Society of Slovenia is to showcase the “best” achievements and solutions in the field of design from the Society’s inception to the present day. The Designers Society of Slovenia has been active for over sixty years, sharing its experience and knowledge with younger generations of designers. With the meaningful title of this retrospective exhibition, Images of Time, designers draw attention—through the personal perspective of the individual—to the changed circumstances in society and, consequently, in design, or rather to the pronounced individualization that sometimes borders on the egomaniacal manifesto we witness today. The exhibition Images of Time also presents the most resonant stories of the past, showcasing the heyday of successful Slovenian brands and companies—most of which have since disappeared or been sold off—that shaped success stories before or after independence.
April 15 – October 31, 2016
: Stories of Beauty, Power, and Values from the 16th Century to the Present
National Museum of Slovenia
More than sixty carriers of symbolic imagery in the exhibition express their implicit or explicit messages through various forms of writing desks. Among them is the Pix-el workstation for the contemporary user, designed by Mateja Panter and Lenka Kavčič. A dedicated writing surface and storage space are no longer strictly necessary today, but the work environment of an individual’s life, centered around the desk, remains.
Curator of the exhibition: Dr. Maja Lozar Štamcar
April 7 – May 3, 2016
VISUAL IDENTITY solo exhibition
A series of solo exhibitions by members of the Slovenian Designers Society
Mateja Panter and Anka Štular are presenting their exhibition *Design Identity* in the First Foyer of Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana. On display are the Bench of Love, installed in Strasbourg in front of the European Parliament, and, at the same time, the Bench of Love Interior, a social lounge sofa designed for indoor use. It is made of textured faux leather with embroidered lace made of shimmering thread.
08. 03. 2016
MOMOWO
Studio Open House
MoMoWo is the first project selected and funded by the European Union that is dedicated to female architects and designers—that is, women who are active in the fields of design and construction. The primary goal of the MoMoWo project is to identify and understand the factors that have hindered—and to some extent still hinder—the advancement of women in the liberal professions. The project invites us to explore the broader role of female designers and their social visibility in a globally changing world. This year, Mateja Panter’s studio is also opening its doors.
28. 05. 2015
SLOVENIAN BENCH ALONG THE EUROPEAN ROUTE IN STRASBOURG permanent installation
Park in front of the European Parliament, Strasbourg, France
The LOVE BENCH, designed by Mateja Panter and Anka Štular, was selected in the international design competition “Bancs de l’Europe.” It will be installed in the center of Strasbourg alongside benches from other European countries; the benches have taken on the role of ambassadors for EU member states.
08. 05. 2015
EUROPA BRANDS – CHILDREN'S TOYS
from rocking to riding
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
Designer Prof. Radovan Jenko created the stamps issued by the Slovenian Post in 2015. The theme of the 2015 EUROPA stamp series is children’s toys. The designs feature toys created by Slovenian artists. The first stamp features a wooden rocking horse by designers Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk, the kind that was found in every affluent family in Europe. The second stamp features the Konstantin B car designed by Nika Zupanc. Radovan Jenko displayed them among his works at the exhibition at Cankarjev dom. The stamps are available at post offices throughout Slovenia.
2015
THE BENCH OF LOVE 2015 Award from the Slovenian Designers Society
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter and Anka Štular received an award for their project "The Bench of Love." Every year, DOS presents awards to Slovenian authors for outstanding design projects, for significant work in the field of design theory and criticism, and for professional journalism or contributions to the enrichment of design culture in general.
20. 06. 2015
GOURMET & FUN FESTIVAL SELECTION
For the first time in Slovenia, we brought together international culinary masters in one place, paired with top-quality wines and an engaging music and entertainment program. The event, where guests could also sample dishes prepared by chefs who have earned prestigious Michelin stars, offered a completely new experience that will remain etched in their memories forever thanks to the carefully curated selection of food, drinks, and accompanying entertainment.
The one-day culinary and music festival featured 20 selected master chefs and 40 top winemakers from the wider Alpe-Adria region. Under the shelter of sixteen hayracks, several authentic micro-environments were set up, creating an atmosphere of comfort and homeliness:
Concept and execution: Mateja Panter
Project manager: Franci Kek
Head chef: Tomaž Kavčič
October 7–28, 2015
THE BODY THAT THINKS an exhibition by members of the Slovenian Designers Society
Gallery of the Heritage Conservation Center, Ljubljana
With the exhibition*The Body That Thinks*, members of the Slovenian Designers Society invite you to reflect on the communicative and decorative aspects of design in contemporary society. We present functional objects, sculptures, clothing, jewelry, accessories, logos, posters...
Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk also participated in the exhibition with their project Pneumatik Fashion. We hope to inspire you with new insights into the role of the thinking woman’s body.
Graphic design: Irena Gubanc
January 7 – February 7, 2014
RE:FORMA Exhibition by members of the Slovenian Designers Society
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
This year’s biennial curated exhibition by the Slovenian Designers Society is titled RE:FORMA. The Pneumatik Fashion collection is presented at the exhibition by designers Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk.
Photos: Marko Vavpotič, Zaklop; DOS archive
03. 03. 2014
THE BENCH OF LOVE
Hoja Company, Škofljica
Mateja Panter and Anka Štular designed a wooden bench for the international “Bancs de l’Europe” competition. It was manufactured by Hoja d.d., Slovenia, from solid glued slats of locally grown larch and decorated with a sandblasted element that resembles Idrija lace, representing the technological fruit of Slovenian expertise. The modular design, based on a single module, allows for numerous practical configurations that meet a variety of needs.
Photo: Janez Vlachy
2014
PNEUMATIK FASHION 2014 Award from the Slovenian Designers Society
Cankarjev Dom Cultural and Congress Center, Ljubljana
Mateja Panter and Jožica Curk received an award for the Pneumatik Fashion project. Every year, DOS presents awards to Slovenian designers for outstanding design projects, for significant work in the field of design theory and criticism, and for professional journalism or contributions to the enrichment of design culture in general.