MY STUDENT TRAINEESHIP IN TURIN: Marija Kuruzović

Marija Kuruzović
University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Fine Arts

Erasmus+ Mobility for Traineeship at:

Albertina Academy of Fine Arts

During the Erasmus+ mobility programme, I had the opportunity to spend two months in Turin, Italy, where I worked in the graphic arts workshops at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino. This experience allowed me to become familiar with different artistic approaches, working methods, and educational practices.

My activities at the academy mainly focused on developing personal projects related to my artistic practice. I was given a creative and working freedom, which allowed me to experiment with new ideas, techniques, and ways of expressing my artistic vision. Working in the workshops also helped me improve my problem-solving skills and adapt to different situations that appeared during the creative process. Furthermore, the traineeship enabled me to develop my ability to work and communicate within  groups and become more confident and flexible in  larger working environment.

In addition to my work at the academy, I had the chance to explore the city, learn about Italian culture, and visit important cultural institutions such as the Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Cinema, and the Royal Palaces of Turin. Living in Italy for two months also gave me the opportunity to understand and experience a different lifestyle, rhythm of life, and cultural perspective. Overall, I consider this mobility programme to be a valuable opportunity and a memorable experience that indeed contributed significantly to both my personal and artistic development.