Series 09: Annosh Urbanke / Issue 1 of 1

The art collective OHO explored the idea of mediality. The name of the group “OHO” comes from a combination of the words “oko” (eye) and “uho” (ear) and refers to the senses through which perception is sensed. They worked close to nature, using simple materials to create works on a small scale. On the threshold of their international success in 1971, they decided to withdraw. They were not interested in the international art discourse and instead decided on building a community. OHO Group’s collective art practice continued on an abandoned farm in Šempas, while growing a community for several more years until Marko and Marika Pogačnik decided to focus on the plot of land as a family.

Annosh decided to contact Marko and Marika Pogačnik, knowing that Šempas — whether in a different form — still exists, and that the communal practice continued as a family project. One thing led to another and Annosh travelled to Šempas to learn more about the different stages and art practices that shaped their work and life in Šempas.

Maker: Annosh Urbanke
Archive materials and interview: Marko Pogačnik, Marika Pogačnik, OHO
Additional archive materials: Moderna galerija / Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana
Designer: Bardhi Haliti
Archivist: Nell Donkers
Printer: Drukkerij Raddraaier SSP
Publisher: de Appel

Many thanks to Moderna galerija / Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana for their (archive) materials. This research project by Annosh Urbanke is supported by the AFK (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts).