Czech functionalism 1918-1938
A talk by Prof. Vladimír Šlapeta. Under the motto "catch up and overtake Europe" after the end of WWI, the newly created state - Czechoslovakia - began to build its... Read more »
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Czech Embassy cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London
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Wihan Quartet
Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street, London, United KingdomFounded in 1985, the ensemble has ever since represented an authentic voice in its interpretations of Czech music. Of a CD containing two of the three works in this programme, The... Read more »
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Talich Quartet
Wigmore Hall 36 Wigmore Street, London, United KingdomThe Czech ensemble founded in 1964 has received many awards over the decades. Of a recording including both the Janáček quartets, International Record Review wrote, ‘The current line up… rigour and technical... Read more »
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Transmodernity – Slovak design exhibition
Slovak Embassy 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, United KingdomA curated selection of works from the collections of the Slovak Design Museum and selected artists, representing a cross-section of Slovak design from the past 30 years. Each piece has... Read more »
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New Realisms: the Czechoslovak Scene 1918–1945
Městská knihovna Mariánské námestí 98, Praha 1, Czech RepublicThe exhibition features more than 300 works of art depicting a simple yet modern lifestyle driven by technological advancements, travel, communication, and entertainment. The works in New Realisms, featuring well-known artists... Read more »
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Get on the ice! Ice Hockey and Skating in Art
Kinsky Palace Staroměstské náměstí 1/3, Prague, Czech RepublicOn the occasion of the 2024 Ice Hockey World Championship, Prague National Gallery presents an exhibition that opens up the theme of skating and hockey in visual art. Skating on... Read more »
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Kafka: Making of an Icon
Weston Library Broad Street, Oxford, United KingdomKafka: Making of an Icon marks the 100th anniversary of the author’s death, celebrating not only his achievements and creativity but also how he continues to inspire new literary, theatrical and... Read more »
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Tereza Bušková: Hidden Mothers
Midlands Art Centre Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United KingdomThis installation features a video and objects created as part of Tereza Bušková’s project Hidden Mothers, conducted in Birmingham and London from 2019 to 2021. The project aimed to empower women,... Read more »
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From the Homeland – opening concert
St Mary's Church Upper Streeet, London, United KingdomThe inspiration for this year's Islington Festival of Music and Art is the Homeland, what it means, how it is celebrated. Looking through composers' relationships with their roots, how they... Read more »
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From the Homeland – grand finale
Christ Church Highbury London, United KingdomThe inspiration for this year’s Islington Festival of Music and Art is the Homeland, what it means, how it is celebrated. Looking through composers’ relationships with their roots, how they... Read more »