Živa Hanc is an art historian. She writes articles and reviews on visual art (her contributions have been published in magazines Fotografija and ETC), focusing on the study of 20th and 21st-century art. She is particularly interested in its connection to architectural theory, sociology, and philosophy. In addition, she works as an independent freelance chef and is involved in preparing various types of events and catering services. At the Forum of Slavic Cultures, she works as a project manager, with her main responsibility being the coordinator of the ŽIVA award for the best Slavic museum.