Metelkova City (in Slovene: Metelkova mesto) is an autonomous social centre promoting alternative art in the centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia. It is positioned centrally, next to the railway station, on the site of former military barracks (the Slovenian headquarters of the Yugoslav National Army). Metelkova City was squatted September 1993 by Ljubljana’s Avantgarde artists. We publih here an interview with Terrah, who has been the major of Metelkova City from it’s beginnings.
KU: Define your position at the Metelkova City.
Terrah: I am a freelance artist. I am the Major behind the scene, without a wallet. This title was given to me after the war for Slovenian independence by Ljubljana’s skinheads. At that time they were much louder than today because of the awakened national self-consciousness. Metelkova is a city and a city needs a major. Ljubljana is the suburbs of Metelkova.
KU: Do you have a lifetime mandate, as marshal Tito?
Terrah: Well, no, I am retiring next year, as I will be retiring early due to my past work in the barracks and in the fields. After that I will be a consultant. The younger need to get a chance to prove themselves!
