Photo: BIRN/Ivana Jeremic. Belgrade Installation Honours Serbian-born Musical Visionary ‘Suba’Ivana JeremicBelgradeBIRNMarch 22, 202310:28 Ivana JeremicBelgradeBIRNMarch 22, 202310:28A new exhibition in Belgrade is dedicated to the life, work and creative legacy of Mitar Subotic ‘Suba’, a renowned musician and composer recognized internationally for his innovative electronic music.
On Tuesday, the Kula art space in Belgrade opened an exhibition dedicated to the late Mitar Subotic, «Suba», (1961-1999), as part of the Kontakt conference. The exhibition showcases personal letters, notes, photographs and videos produced during Suba’s life, offering insights into his creative process and personal life. An accompanying music program will take place at the Anti Shop Elektropionir, located next door to the exhibition.
The exhibition honours Suba’s contribution to music and provides a unique opportunity for fans and music enthusiasts to gain a deeper understanding of his life and work.
In addition to the exhibition, the event features a range of side events, including talk panels, lectures, video screenings, jam sessions and performances by leading Belgrade DJs.
Suba, also known as Rex Ilusivi, was a pioneering producer and composer whose innovative sound left a lasting impact on contemporary music in both former Yugoslavia and Brazil. His creative vision and unique approach to electronic music continue to influence artists around the world.
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Suba was a trailblazer in electronic music in former Yugoslavia, producing several acclaimed albums for Yugoslav new-wave acts, including Ekatarina Velika (EKV) and Haustor in the 1980s. His innovative production style helped to define the sound of the era and cemented his reputation as a visionary in the music industry.
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In 1986, Suba’s fusion of electronic music and traditional Yugoslav folk lullabies in his album In The Mooncage earned him an International Fund for Promotion of Culture award from UNESCO. As part of the award, he received a three-month scholarship to study Afro-Brazilian rhythms in Brazil, which sparked his love for the country and its music.
Subsequently, he moved to São Paulo in the 1990s, where he lived and worked until his death. During this time, he collaborated with Milan Mladenovic in his final project Angel’s Breath, and produced his renowned album São Paulo Confessions.
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In November 1999, Suba was in the midst of post-producing Brazilian music diva Bebel Gilberto’s album when a fire broke out in his studio. Despite his efforts to salvage the newly recorded material, he was overcome by smoke and suffered from smoke inhalation.
Tragically, he passed away just a few days after the release of São Paulo Confessions and before the completion of Gilberto’s critically acclaimed album Tanto Tempo, which went on to become the biggest-selling Brazilian album outside of Brazil.
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Suba’s work is a lasting reminder of his immense talent and inspires musicians to this day.
The exhibition will remain open until Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Photo: BIRN/Ivana Jeremic
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