Prague 1, www.hrad.czhttp://www.hrad.cz">www.hrad.cz /> The Prague Castle - the residence of Czech dukes and kings from the end of the 9th century, has been evolving for the past eleven centuries. Currently, it is the seat of the president of the Czech Republic and plays host to state events, concerts and exhibitions.
More info at www.obrazarna-hradu.cz.http://www.obrazarna-hradu.cz.">www.obrazarna-hradu.cz. /> The Picture Gallery showcases works by famous European renaissance and baroque painters which are arranged by individual regional schools of art. Including works by Tizian, Tintoretto, Rubens, Hans von Achen, Spranger, Veronese, Cranach, Holbein, etc. Czech art is represented in works by Kupecky and Brandl.
The Picture Gallery under a Magnifying Glass: Admission included with the purchase of a ticket to the Prague Castle Picture Gallery exhibition.
17 June - 11 Sept. Disegni a coloriti. Collecting Italian art in the Czech lands dates back to the times of emperor Rudolf. The Prague collection contains the Holy Family drawing which is currently located in the Brno Moravian Gallery`
s collections. The emperor`
s interest in Italian drawing inspired other collectors, including the Olomouc bishop Karl Liechtenstein-Castelcorn and Arnold Skutezky. Exhibition showcasing selected 16th and early 17th century Venetian drawings from the Czech Republic`
s collections.
The Mihulka Powder Tower
Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: CZK 50 or with an A-type ticket, reduced: CZK 25.
Armory. Permanent exhibition introducing Czech military history. Ground and first floors: 17th - 18th centuries. Top floor: occasional exhibitions with the opening exhibit entitled "From the Prince Cohort to the President`
s Castle Guards".
Exhibitions:
The Prague Castle Riding School
Open Tue. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 100, reduced - CZK 50, family - CZK 150.
Zdenek Burian (1905-1981). Zdenek Burian became a leading illustrator, in large part, due to his cooperation with the representatives of scientific paleontology community. His famous reconstructions of the primeval world attest to the artist`
All permanent National Gallery exhibitions are open daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The last tour of permanent and short term exhibits is at 5.30 p.m.
NOTE:
Opening hours:
St. George`
s Convent: open daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Zbraslav Chateau: Open daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ADMISSION TO PERMANENT NG EXHIBITIONS:
The Trade Fair Palace (Veletrzní palác):
Full/reduced/family ticket:
Four floors: CZK 250/120/300.
Three floors: CZK 200/100/250.
Two floors: CZK 150/70/200.
One floor: CZK 100/50/150.
Sternberg Palace:
Full ticket: CZK 150.
Reduced ticket: CZK 70.
Family ticket: CZK 200.
St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent, Convent of St. George, Wallenstein Riding School, The House of the Black Madonna:
Full ticket: CZK 100.
Reduced ticket: CZK 50.
Family ticket: CZK 150.
The Zbraslav Chateau:
Full ticket: CZK 80.
Reduced ticket: CZK 40.
Family ticket: CZK 120.
FREE AND REDUCED ADMISSION:
Children under 6 free. Reduced tickets for children between 6 -15, students, seniors over 60. Admission to individual exhibitionsis set separately. Subject to change.
FREE ADMISSION DAY:
Admission is free every first Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. (valid for permanent and short exhibitions).
GIFT IDEAS:
Gift ticket to the National Gallery exhibitions in Prague: Ticket for one: CZK 500, ticket for two: CZK 900. Tickets available at all National Gallery box offices.
Directions: Metro - A line to Staromestska st., tram No. 5, 8, 14 to Dlouhá st., tram No. 17 to Právnická fakulta st.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION:
Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe. Czech Gothic art (Master of the Vyssí Brod Altar, Master of the Michle Madonna, Master Theodoric, Master of the Trebon Altar, works of beautiful style, Master of the Altar of the Knights of the Cross, Master of the Litomerice Altar, Master IP), German and Austrian art (Master of Winkler`
s Epitaph, A. Altdorfer, Lucas Cranach sr.), medieval arts and crafts.
EXHIBITIONS:
2005 National Gallery in Prague: The Second View - contemporary art international biennale St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent - churches. 14 June - Sept. 11.
The festival also takes place in the Trade Fair Palace and Kinský Palace.
Tactile exhibition of 13 - 15th century Czech medieval sculpture casts. A collection of 12 casts of selected sculptures. The audience will have an opportunity to see the change of style over the course of several centuries. Individual descriptions of the works are in Braille and enlarged letters.
Directions: metro A to Malostranská st., tram No. 12, 18, 22, 23 to Prague Castle st.
Opening hours - please see the general info section.
Audio guides can be rented in the Prague Castle Information Center (3rd courtyard) and the Prague Castle Administration Gift Shop (Chapel of the Holy Cross, 2nd Courtyard).
EXHIBITION:
Bohemian Art from the Era of Emperor Rudolf II to the End of Baroque.
Czech baroque artists and their workshops.
Art in the Rudolfinian period: H. von Aachen, B. Spranger, A. de Vries.
Baroque Art: K. Skréta, F. M. Brokof, M. B. Braun, P. Brandl, J. Kupecký, V. V. Reiner, A. Kern, N. Grund.
KINSKÝ PALACE (PALÁC KINSKÝCH)
Prague 1, Staromestské nám. 12, tel. 224 810 758
Directions: metro A/B - Mustek, metro A - Staromestská.
EXHIBITION:
2005 National Gallery in Prague: The Second View - contemporary art international biennale. For more info please see the Trade Fair Palace listing. Until Sept. 11.
Festival also takes place in the Trade Fair Palace and St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent.
Václav Spála. Comprehensive exhibition showcasing the works of Václav Spála, one of the leading Czech painters of the early 20th century. Until 11 Sept.
STERNBERG PALACE (STERNBERSKÝ PALÁC)
The National Gallery old art collection
Prague 1, Hradcanské nám. 15, tel. 233 090 570
Directions: tram 22, 23 - The Prague Castle.
EXHIBITION:
European Art from Antiquity to the End of Baroque. Exhibition was installed following the reconstruction of ceiling frescos. Icons; German and Austrian painting; 16 - 18th century Italian, Spanish, French, English, Flemish and Dutch painters. Exhibition also includes paintings by A. Bronzino, G. B. Tiepolo, El Greco, F. Goya, P. P. Rubens, H. Holbein sr. and A. Dürer.
EXHIBITION - THE WORK OF THE SEASON:
Rachel Ruysch - Still life with flowers. Showcasing the work of the season entitled "
Forest Still Life with Flowers"
(from a private collection) as well as her earlier work "
Still Life with Fruits and Flowers: from 1682 (from the National Gallery`
s collections) which Ruysch painted when she was 18.
Francesco Solimena - Phaethon Begs Apollon for the Sun Carriage. Francesco Solimena (1657 Canale di Serino - 1747 Barra near Naples), student of this father Angelo, later became the main representative of late baroque painting in Naples.
THE TRADE FAIR PALACE (VELETRZNÍ PALÁC)
19th century art collection and NG modern and contemporary art collection
Prague 7, Dukelských hrdinu 47, tel. 224 301 111
Directions: tram 5, 12, or 17 to Veletrzní st.
For admission to permanent exhibitions see general information.
Admission to current exhibitions is determined individually. Each ticket is valid for multiple entry and can be used throughout the day.
Internet Café and restaurant are located on the ground floor.
EXHIBITION:
19th - 21st century Czech and International art. Interdisciplinary exhibition of 19th and 20th century fine art featuring leading Czech masters in the form of monographic profiles or selections of their key artworks. Visitors can also enjoy architectural works, furniture, craft works, design and set design as well as photographs, drawings and graphic works.
Also on exhibit: 19 and 20th Century French Art collection as well as the International Art permanent exhibition.
EXHIBITION:
2005 National Gallery in Prague: The Second View - contemporary art international biennale Theme: transitional manifestations of post-modern culture. Showcasing new tendencies in contemporary art, new forms of photography, revival of painting and introducing new art genres including video-art, theater and music performances. The biennial exhibition is organized by an international team of art curators from 15 countries in 5 continents. Until 11 Sept.
Festival also takes place in Kinský Palace and St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent.
INTERNATIONAL BIENNALE OF CONTEMPORARY ART CONCERTS:
Movie theater: Performances start at 8 p.m.
1 July. Antonie - Dance Macabre
2 July. Chadima/Richter
14 July. Charming Hostess (USA)
19 July. Paraneuro (Finland, CR). International trio: Jarmo Sermilä - trumpet, Alex Svamberk - percussion, Miroslav Posejpal - cello.
23 July. Spunk (Norway). Renowned female quartet playfully improvising with instruments, machines and objects.
Guided tours can be scheduled. Tours must be reserved two weeks ahead. Basic ticket: CZK 200/1 hour/group. Languages offered: Czech, English and French.
THE HOUSE OF THE BLACK MADONNA (DUM U CERNÉ MATKY BOZÍ)
THE CZECH CUBIST MUSEUM
Prague 1, Ovocný trh 19, tel. 224 211 746
Directions: metro A, B Mustek / Námestí Republiky st.
EXHIBITION:
Czech Cubism - exhibition mapping out Czech cubist art since its beginnings to the mid 50`
s of the 20th century (E. Filla, J. Capek, B. Kubista).
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS:
The House of the Golden Ring
Prague 1 - Ungelt, Týnská 6, tel. 224 827 022
Open: Tue. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 80, reduced - CZK 40, family - CZK 160.
Exhibition:
20th century Czech art. Thematic exhibition introducing several unique sets of artworks from 1900 -1990 from the National Gallery`
s collections (Toyen, J. Síma, J. Zrzavy, J. Kolár, K. Nepras, J. Sopko, J. Rón, etc.).
Exhibition:
The Pope Smoked Dope - rock music and alternative visual culture of the 1960`
s. Until 18 Sept.
The Troja Chateau
Prague 7, U Trojského zámku 1, tel. 283 851 614
Open: Tue. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 140, reduced - CZK 70, family - CZK 200.
Exhibition:
19th century Czech art. This exhibition maps the development of 19th century Czech painting, its reaction to European art and its relationship with the nation's past, as well as life in Prague (V. Brozik, J. Cermak, J. Marak, V. Hynais, F. Zenisek, etc.).
Exhibition:
The Beauty and Mystery of the Czech Republic. Visitors will travel trough time and history - from the prehistoric, through Celtic, gothic, renaissance and baroque periods to Art Nouveau. The historical atmosphere is underlined by symbols typical for individual eras as well as buildings, objects, music and sounds. The unique combination of originals and impeccable replicas is accompanied by video projections and original music. Also showcasing Alfons Mucha`
The Studio of Frantisek Bílek. Works of the remarkable and well-known Art Nouveau sculptor, Czech Symbolist artist and mystic (1872 -1941). Bilek also designed the villa and its furnishings.
Exhibition:
National Monument. Exhibition introducing the newly restored plaster model of Frantisek Bilek`
s National Monument to White Mountain from 1908 which was never built. Also on exhibit: graphic sheets, drawings and unpublished sketches.
20th century Czech photography. The largest exhibition yet of 20th century Czech photography, chronicling its history from pictorialism, through the avant-garde, to 1920-1940`
s photo montage and ending in a wide variety of current tendencies. A book will also be published in conjunction with this exhibition. The exhibition will take place in three separate areas - Museum of Decorative arts (to 1929), the House of the Stone Bell (1930 - 1948) and the Metropolitan Library (1949 - present). 29 June - 9 Oct.
Filip Kudrnác. Recent AVU graduate whose works combine surreal romantic visions about lost art, with the beauty of the contemporary surreal virtual world disseminated by media. 30 June - 18 Sept.
GALLERIES FROM A TO Z:
9 GALLERY
Prague 9, Sokolovská 14/324 (The Vysocany Town Hall), tel. 283 091 292
Open: Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Directions: metro B to Vysocanská st.
Exhibition: Young Serbian artists - paintings and graphic works. Until 21 July.
Sculptures, paintings, graphic works, photographs, fine-art glass, jewelry: J. Anderle, K. Bartácek, J. Bauch, S. Divis, R. Franta, V. Franz, M. Gabriel, O. Gutfreund, J. Hísek, M. Chagall, O. Janecek, E. Kmentová, J. Kolár, M. Kunc, J. Lada, K. Lhoták, S. Milkov, P. Nikl, S. Pastor, P. Piekar, J. Róna, F. Ríha, J. Suruvka, E. and J. Svankmajer, Toyen, J. Váchal, V. Vingler, R. Wagner, A. Warhol, J. Zoubek, O. Zoubek, J. Zrzavý, P. Zupník, etc.
Jano Pavlík - Retrospective. Jano Pavlík was among the most talented photographers, later referred to as Slovak New Wave. Due to his sudden death towards the end of his studies, his work contains only several collections of photographs and photographic collages. Until 11 Sept.
Exhibition: Franz Kafka and Prague. Long-term exhibition of Franz Kafka`
s works (1883-1924), one of the leading 20th century literature representatives. Showcasing: all first editions of Kafka`
s books, correspondences, diaries, manuscripts, photographs and drawings, which have not been comprehensively exhibited in the past, 3-D objects, five audiovisual works and music composed especially for this exhibit.
FUTURA center is a non-profit organization focused on the exhibition and promotion of both international and local contemporary fine art and events.
Exhibitions:
Brooklyn, Brooklyn. Separate exhibition by three young American artists living in Brooklyn, New York introducing works which originated as a result of their participation in the Trebesice Castle Artist-In-Residence program in July 2004. Exhibiting artists: Johnston Foster, Jeph Gurecka, Jason Clay Lewis. Until 31 July.
BROOKLinVIDEO. Selection of video works by this group of international artists currently living and working in Brooklyn, New York. The works focus mainly on issues of nationality, culture, religion, social and gender identity. Exhibiting artists: Kenseth Armstead, Francisca Benitez, Guy Benner, Sanford Biggers, Jennyfer Zackin, Steven Brower, Nin Brudermann, Christoph Draeger, Jacob Dyrenforth, Mariam Ghani, Patrick Martinez, etc. Until 31 July.
Guma Guar. Installation combining various media by this group of fine artists and experimental electronic musicians known for their strong political works. Exhibition in the Project Room. 30 June - 31 July.
HOUSE AT THE WHITE UNICORN (DUM U BÍLÉHO JEDNOROZCE)
Alfons Mucha - Selected works. About 300 works by this famous Art Nouveau artist exhibited in 400 m [2] : posters, small lithographs, sketches, banknotes, stamps, postcards.
s lithographic studio: Exhibition of graphic sheets by Czech graphic artists: Josef Liesler, Jirí Bouda, Vladimír Suchánek, Jirí Slíva, Karel Vysusil, Jirí Salamoun, Tomás Bím, Michal Halva, Václav Benedikt, etc. Until 22 July.
Gallery located in this palace with a long photographic tradition.
Exhibition:
Nazar - photographs from the Arab world. The exhibition (Nazar means vision, perception, to look inside) challenges our understanding of the world which we think we know. It was introduced for the first time during the Noorderlicht festival in Groningen, the Netherlands in Sept. 2004. Until 31 July.
LOCAL - café, gallery
Prague 2 - Nove Mesto, Gorazdova 8, tel. 224 917 143
THE CULTURAL AND INFORMATION CENTER OF THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE:
Open: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Year round sales exhibition of souvenirs of art inspired mainly by Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Artistic vases, candelabras, original graphic prints by Czech and international artists from the period between WWI and WWII. Exclusive selection of jewelry, scarves and other fashion accessories inspired by Art Nouveau motifs from the Municipal House décor (A. Mucha and others). Sale of books, music recordings, CDs, etc.
1900 - 1925 Viennese art nouveau and modernism. Applied arts and photographs. In addition to selected works of Viennese art nouveau, the exhibition also introduces works by Czech artists and companies who cooperated with the Wiener Werkstätte, as well as works by Czech and Moravian artists which have been influenced by this phenomena. Also, projects by Viennese architects in the Czech lands, Moravia and Silesia. On exhibit: applied arts - furniture, glass, porcelain, textiles, graphic works, photographs, toys, etc. Until Sept. 11.
S.V.U. Mánes DIAMANT GALLERY
Prague 1 - Nové Mesto, Spálená 4, entrance: the corner of Lazarska and M. Rettigova, tel. 224 930 324
Open: daily except Mondays noon - 6 p.m.
Exhibition:
S.V.U. Mánes member exhibit: J - L. Jíra, Jiran, Jírová, Jiricná, Kaloc, Keil, Klimes, Knotek, Kohout, Komárek, Kornatovský, Kroca, Kubícek, Kuca, Kulík, Lábus, Lasovský, Lhoták, guests: Kotrba, Sejn, Volf. Opening: 12 July at 6 p.m. Exhibition duration: 13 July - 28 Aug.
THE ANDERLE GALLERY
The Pellé Villa public benefit company
Prague 6, Pelléova 10, (approx. 150 m from metro A - Hradcanská st.), tel. 224 326 189, e-mail: galerie@anderle.czmailto:galerie@anderle.cz">galerie@anderle.cz /> Open: daily except Mondays and holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Architect! The Young Blood series follows the young generation of architects from Central Europe. The second exhibition of this series introduces young Czech architecture studios and their reactions to the statement I`
Purchase and sale of paintings, drawings and graphic art from 20th century Czech artists.
Exhibition: 20th century and contemporary Czech art. A. Born, E. Hasková, L. Jirincová, O. Kulhánek, M. Posvic, J. Slíva, L. Stukbauer, V. Suchánek, P. Sukdolák, J. Salamoun, J. Slitr, F. Tichý, etc. 1 - 30 July.
Exhibition: FOA - Breeding Architecture. The most important projects and visions from the British Foreign Office Architects which have been created over the past five years. Until 4 Sept.
Exhibition: Jano Pavlík - Retrospective. Jano Pavlík was among the most talented photographers later referred to as the Slovak New Wave. Due to his sudden death towards the end of his studies, his work contains only several collections of photographs and photographic collages. Until 11 Sept.
The Works of Alfons Mucha. Exhibition of works from the acclaimed Czech artist Alfons Mucha (1860 - 1939), the most well known artist of all the Art Nouveau founders. It includes a large selection of his works on loan from the Mucha Foundation, consisting of lithographs, oil paintings, drawings, pastels, sculptures, photographs and personal items. It provides a unique glance into the world of the author of posters for Sarah Berhardt, the legendary Parisian actress from the late 19th century.
Store:
Museum shop with extensive line of gift items with Alfons Mucha motifs.
Guided tours are also available by reservation.
The Museum is housed in a baroque Kaunicky Palace in the historical downtown.
THE MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS IN PRAGUE (UMELECKOPRUMYSLOVÉ MUZEUM V PRAZE)
Admission: permanent + short term exhibit: CZK 120 (reduced: CZK 60), permanent exhibition: CZK 80 (reduced: CZK 40), short-term exhibit: CZK 60 (reduced: CZK 30), family ticket: CZK 160.
Free admission every Tue. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION:
Stories of Materials - a large selection of artwork from the Museum of Decorative Arts`
collections dating from late Antiquity to the present.
Votive Hall - entrance hall
The Story of Fiber - exhibition of textiles and fashion
Printing and Image - exhibition of applied graphic and photographic work
The Art of Fire - exhibition of glass and ceramics
Jewel Case - exhibition of metal and miscellaneous material
MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS`
EXHIBITION HALL:
20th century Czech photography. The largest exhibition yet of 20th century Czech photography, chronicling its history from pictorialism, through the avant-garde, to 1920-1940`
s photo montage and ending in a wide variety of current tendencies. It aims to introduce the leading tendencies, artists and works of Czech photography. Showcasing the following artists - Frantisek Drtikol, Josef Sudek, Jaroslav Rössler, Jaromír Funke, Jindrich Styrsky, Vilém Reichmann, Emila Medkova, Jindrich Marc, Zdenek Tmej, Josef Koudelka, Markéta Luskacova, Jan Saudek, Jindrich Streit, Viktor Kolár, Antonín Kratochvíl, etc. Exhibition takes place in three separate locations - Museum of Decorative Arts, House of the Stone Bell and the Metropolitan Library. Until Sept. 25. www.ceskafotografie.comhttp://www.ceskafotografie.com">www.ceskafotografie.com />
THE OLD TOWN HALL - ARCHITECTS`
HALL
Prague 1, Staromestské nám. 1 (4th floor, entrance through the Tourist Information Room), tel.: 224 482 159
A Model of Prague from the end of the 20th century. Permanent exhibition featuring a part of the new Prague model in 1:1000, scale, a precise three-dimensional model of the city, larger than Langweil`
s model from the first part of the 19th century.
Exhibition:
Scars of War - buildings in Prague damaged during WW2. Exhibition focusing on material damage from three major air raids, during which about 3,000 buildings were damaged, as well as the damage caused by the May uprising in 1945. Organized by the Prague Development Department. Until July 31.
THE ROBERT GUTTMANN GALLERY
Prague 1, U Staré skoly 3 (back part of the Spanish Synagogue)
Admission: full - CZK 30, children under 6 free of charge, children 6 - 15 and students - CZK 15.
Exhibitions:
Ever Since Then I Believe in Destiny...
: Transports of the Czechs to the Baltics in 1942. Exhibition focusing on the stories of Czech Jews who were deported from the Czech and Moravian Protectorate in 1942 to the east to the German-occupied Latvia and Estonia which, historically, has not yet been processed and documented. Until 10 July
Jewish folk art on parchment and paper. Devotional tablets from Jewish households and synagogues from the 18th - 19th centuries. 21 July - 28 Aug.
Annelies Strba. Showcasing a cross-section of all stages of her works from her first black and white photographs from the late 1970s until the last series of colorful images with the theme of elves. Also on exhibit: videos which have been prevalent in her work lately. Until 28 Aug.
Exhibition: Hegedûs 2 László and Nagy Gábor Gyõrgy. Two contemporary Hungarian artists representing two generations - two different schools of thought, artistic approaches and expressions. Both artists work with commercial photography but in a very different manner. 5 July - 28 Aug.
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