Bratislava, 3 June 2026 (MIA) - The Glagolitic script as living cultural heritage that unites and creates contemporary artistic values is in the focus of the exhibition “From Glagolitic to light: Visual ode to Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Bratislava, which was visited on Wednesday by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, highlighting the role of the Glagolitic script in overcoming borders and strengthening cultural ties between the countries.

The exhibition includes works by Macedonian artists Ana Mitevska, Angel Korunovski, Laze Tripkov, and Aleksandra Kostadinovska, under the custodianship of Kiril Penushliski. Through painting, photography, and contemporary visual interpretations the exhibition examines the bond between historical memory and contemporary artistic expression.

The President said the exhibition carries intense symbolism and messages about the ties between cultural heritage and modernity.

“It is difficult to talk when you are impressed. However, I think the title says enough. If we have heard about ‘Ode to Joy’ in music, then Glagolitic script truly is the ‘ode to light’. I was also enlightened in this modern space with fairly intense messages,” the President said. 

Siljanovska-Davkova highlighted the Glagolitic script as a bridge that connects nations and cultures, erasing geographical distance.

“Once again it was proven that creativity, intellect, and talent are linked to light. And yes, right now this is a city of light, a space that illuminates, where it becomes clear that the distance between Skopje and Bratislava vanishes in an instant, because what truly connects us is the Glagolitic script,” Siljanovska-Davkova said. 

The curator of the exhibition, Kiril Penushliski, stressed the modern dimension of cultural heritage.

"This is an exhibition that brings together four Macedonian artists and demonstrates that cultural heritage doesn't just belong in museums, but is a living essence upon which so much can be built. I am incredibly pleased with how things went here, especially with the cooperation of the Macedonian Embassy in Bratislava and the cultural institutions that supported us. Other opportunities are opening up, and the exhibition will likely be presented in other locations as well," Penushliski said.

The exhibition, which opened on May 27 and will run until June 16, is supported by the Macedonian Embassy in Bratislava and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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