The institution In the Matter of Art was created as a long-term experiment and intervention in public space. In the Matter of Art is a non-profit, critical and self-critical organization exploring the possibilities of the social and political function of art in our time. In the Matter of Art events and projects do not have a fixed format and operate across different social spheres. These activities culminate in the event of the international biennial In the Matter of Art, which will take place in Prague from 2020. 

In the Matter of Art is guided by the code of feminist institutions, which prioritizes relationality and sustainability over performance and productivity. We believe that it is possible in institutional practice to anticipate the world as we would like it to be, contributing to more concrete visions of a better future. This is done while acknowledging the contradictions arising from the political, social and economic realities in which we operate. By thematizing and highlighting these issues, we make our institution a political space.

We want to be meaningful in a local context, to lead the debate about the role of arts, culture and cultural institutions in the region, to exist in long-term relationships with local communities, but we don't want to just close ourselves off in local issues. We develop international links and build solidarity and cooperation beyond our own culture. We believe that institutions are never neutral, that they contribute to affirming or challenging the status quo. We are building a cultural institution as a space for public discussion of visions that hold the hope of emancipation, social and environmental justice, and true democracy.