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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Don't miss: The tragicomic film A Minor Accident and the fascinating Transformations by the duo SKUTR

The article highlights several artistic productions including a poetic adventure film featuring Tereza Ramba, an acclaimed drama set in the Middle East, and innovative theater performances by the SKUTR duo, along with an art exhibition by a notable Czech painter now in France.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who was Agnes Kašpárková and why did she become known worldwide

Agnes Kašpárková, a Czech artist, gained international recognition for her volunteer work in beautifying her village of Louka through traditional floral designs.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He photographed Japanese nudes and even the Emperor himself. The Baron from Chomutov was not afraid of scandal

The article details the adventurous life of Baron Raimund Stillfried, a Czech photographer whose work gained global recognition, juxtaposing his military career with his artistic endeavors and controversial legacy.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Švihadlo Group Used Footage from the War in Ukraine in Their New Clip

The Czech band Švihadlo has incorporated footage from the ongoing war in Ukraine in their latest music video.

Feb 24 • 12:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Blue Flowers on White Walls: The Story of the Woman Who Turned Her Village into a Work of Art

Agnes Kašpárková dedicated her life to transforming her village in the Czech Republic into an artistic masterpiece, leaving a legacy of beauty and love after her passing in 2018.

Feb 24 • 10:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

It's Never Too Late to Change Your Life. Daniela Špinar Presented The Portrait of a Lady

Czech actress Daniela Špinar discusses the themes of change and personal growth in her latest performance.

Feb 23 • 14:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Every artist is in some box. How to get rid of it? Is it even possible? asks a new exhibition

A new exhibition in Hradec Králové explores the categorization of art and its implications.

Feb 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dresden Museum is Under Constant Police Watch, Another Heist of the Century is Threatened

The police are continuously monitoring the Dresden Museum due to threats of another potential significant heist.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Spanish police have tracked down the statue of Pontius Pilate stolen years ago from Budějovice

Spanish police recovered a 17th-18th century statue of Pontius Pilate that was stolen from the Czech Republic in 2009.

Feb 19 • 13:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Heavenly Blue in the Paintings of Václav Špála

The article discusses the challenges in accessing content related to the works of Czech painter Václav Špála due to technical issues.

Feb 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The human world makes less and less sense to me," says painter Martin Salajka

Czech painter Martin Salajka's exhibition 'Nebula' explores his profound connection to nature and the complexities of life and death, showcased at the Trafo Gallery in Prague.

Feb 16 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Celebration of Sport and Art in Motion: Cirk La Putyka Presents St.art

Cirk La Putyka's new performance, St.art, explores the shared discipline and mental challenges of athletes and artists, reflecting on their journeys toward achieving excellence.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Warning for Czechia? The Meeting of Šimkovičová and Klempíř Highlighted a Prague Exhibition about the Slovak National Gallery

A meeting between Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř and Slovak Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová has raised awareness of a new exhibition in Prague concerning the Slovak National Gallery.

Feb 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Descendants of the Löw-Beer Family Offer Reward of One Million Czech Crowns for Finding Lost Statue

The descendants of Brno industrialist August Löw-Beer have announced a reward of one million Czech crowns for the recovery of a statue that was housed in their family villa until 2011.

Feb 9 • 09:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

An exhibition in Prague presents Czech painters influenced by hyperrealism

An exhibition in Prague showcases the impact of hyperrealism on various Czech painters.

Feb 8 • 19:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hopefully, an additional player will bring luck, wishes the creator of the giant hockey player before the Olympic house

The creator of a giant hockey player statue expresses hope that adding a new player will bring luck ahead of the Olympics.

Feb 8 • 18:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

František Mertl alias Franta. The First Czech Artist with a Permanent Exhibition in France

František Mertl has become the first Czech artist to have a permanent exhibition in France.

Feb 8 • 16:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He succeeded in Paris. In Klatovy, paintings by Václav Brožík are exhibited

The article discusses a recent art exhibition in Klatovy featuring the works of Czech painter Václav Brožík, who gained recognition in Paris.

Feb 7 • 11:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

František Skála celebrates 70 years and feels young. He paints naked women and will go to Congo

František Skála, a versatile artist feeling youthful before his 70th birthday, is preparing for an expedition to Congo while creating artwork centered on the female nude.

Feb 5 • 08:40 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Smolíček Pacholíček or Dragon. Fairy Tale Ice Sculptures Have Appeared in the Beskydy Mountains

In the Beskydy Mountains, a magical world of ice sculptures inspired by Czech fairy tales was created by artists from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, featuring almost thirty unique pieces.

Jan 16 • 05:24 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Metallic in the Eyes. The Ostrava House of Art Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary with the Best from Its Deposits

The Ostrava House of Art will celebrate its 100th anniversary by showcasing the finest works from its collection.

Jan 13 • 15:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Mystic, Buddhist, and Communist: The Famous Photographer František Drtikol Was a Man Full of Contradictions

František Drtikol, a renowned photographer, led a life of contrasts, achieving international fame while ultimately retreating into meditation, just 60 years after his death on January 13.

Jan 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Was the painter František Kupka a failed miser? His paintings were also purchased by Edvard Beneš

The article explores the uncertain legacy of painter František Kupka, questioning whether he was a failed artist despite his works being acquired by notable figures like Edvard Beneš.

Jan 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Renowned sculptor and glass artist Václav Cigler has died at 96

On Thursday, renowned sculptor, visual artist, and educator Václav Cigler passed away at the age of 96, as announced by his son Jakub Cigler.

Jan 10 • 13:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Art Balance: Czech Galleries Bet on Certainty in 2025. However, You Can Still See the Highlights of the Season Now

The closure of the Art House in České Budějovice marks a significant disappointment in 2025, despite the city being named the cultural capital for 2028.

Jan 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Grandma looks good in English, Spejbl in Lithuanian. How do puppeteers Mudráková and Trecha teach the characters to speak?

Puppeteers Mudráková and Trecha explore how linguistic diversity enriches puppet characters, focusing on English and Lithuanian.

Dec 31 • 00:10 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

What experiences do we share as people? A new exhibition in the Ústí nad Labem House of Art will last until March

A new exhibition at the House of Art in Ústí nad Labem explores shared human experiences and will run until March.

Dec 27 • 10:45 UTC

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