As a continuation of the ongoing project Territories, the demarcation points of this particular Free Territory are actually the corners of Malevich’s Black Square and Red Square (1915) projected across the Southwest part of the country. Each demarcation post is marked with the name of an artist that influenced and inspired me over the years (J. Beuys, H. Haacke, M. Broodthaers, etc.). A free trade zone was established within the borders taking place in the form of a performance at the local farmer’s market where works of art were traded for agricultural products. The transaction was certified with a contract confirming the status of the trader (farmer) as a legitimate citizen and artist of the temporary Free Territory.
Bitola, market, 11th November, 2011