Galleries and Exhibitions

February tips

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS

PRAGUE CASTLE (PRAŽSKÝ HRAD)

Prague 1, www.hrad.cz,www.kulturanahrade.cz

Most historic sights at the Prague Castle are handicapped accessible.

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.

Prague Castle Information Centres:2nd Courtyard, tel. 224 372 423, 224 372 419, 3rd Courtyard, tel. 224 372 434, 224 372 435, in the Picture Gallery box office at tel. 224 373 531, e–mail: tourist.info@hrad.cz. Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Guides: tel. 224 373 208, 224 373 584, Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., e–mail: tourist.info@hrad.cz; in Czech: CZK 50, foreign languages: CZK 100 per person per hour.

Prague Castle grounds:winter tourist season (1 Nov. – 31 March) 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Areas open to public with a valid ticket: (St. Vitus Cathedral, the main Cathedral tower, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Powder Tower, Rosenberg Palace, Golden Lane, Daliborka): 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grand South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral – daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., general admission: CZK 100.

Prague Castle Gardens: the Royal Gardens, Lower Dear Moat and South Gardens are closed during the winter season (1 Nov. – 31 March).

Admission to Prague Castle premises:

full ticket/reduced ticket*/family ticket

Prague Castle – grand tour: Old Royal Palace, The Story of the Prague Castle exhibition, St. George's Basilica, Convent of St. George – National Gallery, The Prague Castle Picture Gallery, The Powder Tower, St. Vitus Cathedral, Rosenberg Palace, Golden Lane – CZK 350/175/700

Prague Castle – small tour: Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, St. Vitus Cathedral, Rosenberg Palace, Golden Lane – CZK 250/125/500

The Prague Castle Picture Gallery (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) CZK 150/80/300.

The Story of Prague Castle: CZK 140/70/280.

Powder Tower (Prašná věž):CZK 70/40/140.

Grand South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral:CZK 100.

The Prague Castle map: CZK 5.

* Discounts:

– children 6 – 16 years of age

– secondary and university students up to 26 years of age

– families (1 – 5 children up to 16 years of age and up to 2 adults)

– seniors over 65 years of age

Admission for journalists: Tours and exhibitions – registered admission – CZK 10

Free admission:

– preschool and kindergarten children with teachers

– children under 6

– ZTP certificate holders

– ZTP–P certificate holders including 1 accompanying person

– licensed guides accompanying clients with valid tickets

Tickets are valid for 2 days. Marked tickets may not be returned. Discounts will be provided upon presentation of valid personal ID or student ID. Admission for short-term exhibits, lectures, concerts and special events is set separately.

Photographing inside the castle – license: Flash and tripods are prohibited. Cameras are not allowed in the Story of Prague Castle and the Prague Castle Picture Gallery. Price: CZK 50.

Permanent exhibitions:

The Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Prague Castle

2nd courtyard

Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

New exhibition: The Treasure of St. Vitus. After more than 20 years, the Chapel of the Holy Cross in the 2nd courtyard of the Prague Castle will once again house a permanent exhibition featuring the Treasure of St. Vitus. Its origins date back to the period when St. Wenceslas had the St. Vitus Rotunda built at the Prague Castle. The first written evidence links it with the St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert Cathedral from 1069. The value of the treasure is not only historical - the artefacts and objects used during masses hold great liturgical value, in addition to the craftsmanship and quality of the precious stones and metals, which is priceless. On display: numerous reliquaries including reliquary busts, a monstrance, coronation cross, liturgical objects and mass attire, as well as many other priceless items. The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV was the most famous donor. In 1333, before he became the Czech king, he expanded the Treasure and later introduced it into public masses which enabled average citizens to regularly view some of the items in it. The Exhibition was prepared by the Prague Castle Administration, the Office of the Czech President and the St. Wenceslas Metropolitan Chapter which will showcase the 139 reliquaries and liturgical items of priceless historical and artistic value.

 

The Old Royal Palace (Starý královský palác)

Handicap accessible.

Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exhibition:

The Story of Prague Castle. Presenting the history of Prague Castle. On display: original items from the Prague Castle collections and individual castle construction stages. Program for children: "Playing Castle", film projection, interactive programs. Info: www.pribeh–hradu.cz or at tel. 224 373 102.

Newly restored artefacts in the Story of Prague Castle exhibit. To commemorate the sixth anniversary of this grand exhibition project focused on the 1000-year history of the place where Czech history was shaped, two newly restored important artefacts will be introduced: the St. Wenceslas helmet and a sample of Roman funeral textile. Each of these items documents the top-notch care and restoration methods used with sensitive and non-durable materials such as metal and fabric.

Small exhibit:

The Luxembourg Dynasty on the Czech Throne. On Sept. 1, 1310 the 14 year-old son of the Roman King Henry VII of Luxembourg, John, married the 18 year-old heiress of the Czech kingdom, Elisabeth Přemyslid in Speyer. The Luxembourg dynasty, which comprised the Czech king and Roman emperor Charles IV, held the Czech throne for the next 147 years. This exhibition, commemorating the 700th anniversary of this event, takes place in several areas of the Prague Castle. In addition to the text, visitors will see copies of the John of Luxembourg and Elisabeth Premyslid busts displayed in St. Vitus Cathedral. Also on display: an installation entitled The Story of Burial devoted to Czech queens, the wives of Charles IV. In addition to dress fragments, possibly the burial dress of Anna of Bavaria, a unique burial veil with frills, belonging to one of the Czech queens will be exhibited. This type of veil is known from icons, the only one that has been preserved is at the Prague Castle.

The Story of Prague Castle:

Funeral exhibit of Ladislaus the Posthumous. Son of Albert II, King of Germany, and Elizabeth, daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, Ladislaus the Posthumous (* 22 Feb. 1440 - † 23 Nov. 1457) died 550 years ago while preparing for his marriage to Magdalena, daughter of Charles VII of France. The Black Death was thought to be the cause of the sudden death of the last Luxembourg dynasty descendant on the Czech throne. Not until recently however, did anthropological research of Prof. Vlček reveal the true reason - leukaemia. The young king was buried in the royal tomb in a festive royal gown and shoes. Due to the reconstruction of the tomb, the funeral exhibit was extracted in 1928 and restored.

Jewels from the castle elite - never before exhibited - dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. A collection of jewels, found during the research of a medieval settlement in the Lumbe Garden which took place in the 1970s, has recently been restored. These jewels are unique artefacts documenting the lives of the castle residents from the 10th and 11th centuries. Their shape, decoration and manufacturing technique are close to those of the Great Moravian Empire, found mostly in the village of Mikulčice and elsewhere in Moravia. A collection of decorations including golden earrings and buttons shown to the public for the first time.

The Story of the Prague Castle: The Coronation Story:

Coronations at the Prague CastleThe history of coronations in Europe dating back to antiquity. Czech rulers obtained the royal title for the first time in 1085 (the actual coronation took place in 1086). The royal title became hereditary starting in 1158 (definitively in 1212). Since the first coronation until the last in 1836, a total of 26 Czech kings and 28 queens were crowned in St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague castle, accompanied by special masses. This exhibit thoroughly depicts the coronations at the Prague Castle: The visitors will be able to learn the history of this official ceremony, see the list of Czech kings and queens as well as coronation insignias and the coronation text written by Charles IV. Also on exhibit: a copy of the St. Wenceslas crown and sword, coronation engravings, coins and medals, a coronation chair and containers used to transport the coronation insignias.

The Prague Castle Picture Gallery (Obrazárna Pražského hradu)

2nd courtyard

Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Permanent exhibition:

The Prague Castle Picture Gallery is the oldest continual collection of paintings in the Czech Republic. In this former stable built in the renaissance style, visitors may view selected works of royal artists, old German and Dutch renaissance masters, works of Italian renaissance and mannerism, as well as Central European and Dutch baroque artists. More information online at http://www.kulturanahrade.cz

New exhibition from the Picture Gallery under a Magnifying Glass series:

Ilya Yefimovich Repin from the Prague Castle’s collections. Introducing works from this leading realism artist from the castle’s collections. The exhibited works document the artist’s development over 60 years.

Matthäus Gundelach, Hans von Aachen and Bartholomeus Spranger. Four newly restored works from leading painters during the reign of Rudolf II. From 16 Feb. 2012.

Powder Tower (Prašná věž):

Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Castle Guards - permanent exhibition. Exhibition mapping out the development of the royal cohort up to the current presidential guards. The exhibition, prepared by the Prague Castle Administration, Castle Guards and the Military History Institute, opened in December 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Castle Guards.

Exhibitions:

More information online at www.kulturanahrade.cz.

Imperial Stable (Císařská konírna Pražského hradu)

Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibition: The Czar Court During the Reign of the Romanovs. Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin Museums.Showcasing a selection of the best artworks and artefacts from the Moscow Kremlin Museums. The artefacts on display represent the grandeur of the Russian ruler and the head of the Orthodox Church and are arranged by themes illustrating the role of Russian rulers, events at the Czar court and the private and spiritual life of the Czar family in 16th and 17th century Russia. Until 4 March 2012.

Concerts:

Tickets available at: PragueCastle Information Centre, 2nd Courtyard, tel. 224 372 423, 224 372 419. Also at the following outlets: Bohemia Ticket, tel. 224 227 832, Ticketstream, tel. 224 263 049, www.ticketstream.cz, Ticketportal, tel. 224 091 439, www.ticketportal.cz, Ticketpro, tel. 234 704 234, www.ticketpro.cz. Čedok and Firo tour travel agencies and all Globus hypermarkets.

Jazz at the Prague Castle:

More information online at www.jazznahrade.cz or www.kulturanahrade.cz

29 Wed. Piotr Baron Quintet – Polish saxophone player Piotr Baron (1961) performing with his hard bop quintet. Performing: P. Baron (saxophone), A. Milwiw–Baron (trumpet), D. Wania (piano), M. Adamczak (double bass) and P. Jarosz (percussion). The Prague Castle Riding School – 8 p.m.

Music at the Prague Castle:

More information online at http://www.kulturanahrade.cz

19 Sun. Pavel Šporcl – program: F. Mendelssohn–Bartholdy: Violin Concerto in E minor and D minor, Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major. Performing: North Bohemian Philharmonic Orchestra of Teplice, conductor: P. Jiříkovský. Spanish Hall – 7.30 p.m.

 

 

NATIONAL GALLERY IN PRAGUE (NÁRODNÍ GALERIE V PRAZE)

Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. 12, www.ngprague.cz

OPENING HOURS:

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: St. George’s Covent is open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. including Mondays.

THE HOUSE OF THE BLACK MADONNA (DŮM U ČERNÉ MATKY BOŽÍ)

The Czech Cubist Museum (Muzeum českého kubismu)

Prague 1, Ovocný trh 19, tel. 224 211 746

Handicap accessible.

Directions: metro A, B to Můstek st. or Náměstí Republiky st.

Admission: full CZK 100, reduced CZK 50, family CZK 150.

EXHIBITION:

Czech Cubism – exhibition mapping out Czech cubist art since its beginnings to the mid-1950s (E. Filla, J. Čapek, B. Kubišta).

ST. AGNES OF BOHEMIA CONVENT (KLASTER SV. ANEŽKY ČESKÉ)

The National Gallery old art collection

Prague 1, U Milosrdných 17, tel. 221 879 111, 221 879 216, 221 879 225

Directions: metro A to Staroměstská st., metro B to Náměstí Republiky st., tram 5, 8, 14, 26 to Dlouhá třída, tram 17 to Právnická fakulta st., bus No. 207, Dlouhá třída, Na Františku Hospital.

Admission: full CZK 150, reduced CZK 80, family CZK 200.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION:

Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe. Czech Gothic art (Master of the Vyšší Brod Altar, Master of the Michle Madonna, Master Theodoric, Master of the Třeboň Altar, works of beautiful style, Master of the Altar of the Knights of the Cross, Master of the Litoměřice Altar, Master IP), German and Austrian art (Master of Winkler’s Epitaph, A. Altdorfer, Lucas Cranach sr.), medieval arts and crafts.

Tactile exhibition of 13 – 15th century Czech medieval sculpture casts. North wing of the Cross Corridor in the convent.

EXHIBITION:

St. Agnes of Bohemia – Princess and Nun Exhibition featuring the life of St. Agnes Premyslite (1211–1282), one of the leading Czech figures who founded the first network of social services in the Czech lands. On display: sculptures, paintings and crafts from the middle ages to the 20^th century, including precious liturgical objects, reliquary, unique documents from local and international collections and original articles on architecture discovered during archaeological excavations of the St. Anne of Bohemia Convent. Until 25 March.

THE WORK OF THE SEASON:

Two anonymous late gothic sculptures from the National Gallery’s collections. The seated Our Lady was created by master of the Kefermark reliquary in 1475–1480, follower of the genius Dutch sculptor Niclaus Gerhaert of Leyden. The monumental relief the Birth of Jesus Christ from Třebařov near Krasíkov dates back to 1510–1515 and was created in the Olomouc wood workshop, which used to supply their works to various areas of the Olomouc Bishopric and the Boskovic family. Until 15 April.

ST. GEORGE’S CONVENT (KLASTER SV. JIŘÍ)

19th Century Art Collection

Prague 1 – The Prague Castle, nám. U svatého Jiří 33, tel. 257 531 644, 257 530 543, 257 535 829–30

Directions: metro A to Malostranská st., tram 12, 18, 20, 22 to tram 22 to Prague Castle st.

Admission: full CZK 150, reduced CZK 80, family CZK 200.

EXHIBITION:

19th Century Art. New 19th Century Art exhibition featuring painting, sculpture and applied arts. The show is designed to present an overview of all important art genres and their respective representatives (J. Navrátil, the Mánes family, A. Kosárek, K. Purkyně, M. Aleš, J. Schikaneder, V. Levý, J. V. Myslbek...).

EXHIBITION:

Adolf Chwala (1836–1900). Until 26 Feb.

Jan Preisler: Fairy Tale. Until 26 Feb.

KINSKÝ PALACE (PALÁC KINSKÝCH)

Old Word Art exhibit

Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. 12, tel. 224 810 758

Handicap accessible.

Directions: metro A – Staroměstská St.

Admission: full CZK 150, reduced CZK 80, family CZK 200.

EXHIBITION:

1st floor: Asian Art. Ancient Chinese Art; Chinese Graveyard Art; Chinese Buddhist Art; Tibetan Buddhist Art; South and Southeast Asian Art; Japanese Buddhist Art; Japanese Decorative Art; Chinese Decorative Art; Japanese Ceramics; Chinese Ceramics; Chinese Painting and Calligraphy; Japanese Painting, Calligraphy and Graphic Art; Islamic Art.

2nd floor: Ancient Mediterranean Art. Ancient Cultures in the Nile Valley, Civilizations in the Ancient Near East, Cultures in the Aegean Area and Cyprus, Greek Geometric and Archaic Art, Greek Classical and Hellenistic Art, Etruscan and Roman Art.

EXHIBITION:

Special Exhibition Hall, 2nd floor:

Journeys of Buddhism

Kinský Palace Stables, ground floor:

František Kaván: symbolist, decadent. 16 Feb. – 13 May.

 

SCHWARZENBERG PALACE (SCHWARZENBERSKÝ PALÁC)

The National Gallery old art collection

Prague 1, Hradčanské nám. 2

Handicap accessible.

Directions: metro A to Malostranská st., tram 12, 18, 20, 22 to tram 22 to Prague Castle st.

Admission: full CZK 150, reduced CZK 80, family CZK 200.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION:

Baroque in the Czech Lands. Art during the Reign of Rudolph II (H. von Aachen, B. Spranger, A. de Vries)/Baroque Scuplture (J. J. Bendl, M. B. Braun, F. M. Brokof)/Baroque Painting (K. Škréta, M. L. Willmann, P. Brandl, J. Kupecký, V. V. Reiner, N. Grund.)/Baroque fine crafts from the museum’s collections (basement).

Basement: Archaeological exhibition and tactile exhibition entitled Touchable Baroque.

Imperial Armoury (on the Palace premises). The exhibition has been prepared by the Military History Institute in cooperation with the National Gallery in Prague.

STERNBERG PALACE (ŠTERNBERSKÝ PALÁC)

The National Gallery old art collection

Prague 1, Hradčanské nám. 15, tel. 233 090 570

Directions: metro A to Malostranská st., tram 12, 18, 20, 22 to tram 22 to Prague Castle st.

Admission: full CZK 150, reduced CZK 80, family CZK 200.

EXHIBITION:

European Art from Antiquity to the End of Baroque. Exhibition was installed following the reconstruction of ceiling frescos. Icons; 15th – 18th century German and Austrian painting; 14th – 18th century Italian art; 15th – 16th century Dutch art; 16th – 18th century Spanish art, 17th – 18th century French; 16th – 18th century Flemish art. Exhibition also includes paintings by A. Bronzino, G. B. Tiepolo, El Greco, F. Goya, P. P. Rubens, H. Holbein sr. and A. Dürer.

EXHIBITIONS:

Works of masters from the Kolowrat Picture Gallery in Rychnov nad Kněžnou. Until 31 Dec.

Rembrandt & Co./Stories Told by a Prosperous Age. Exhibition featuring the largest and most valuable collection of old Dutch paintings from the Golden Age. The exhibition is the result of several years of research conducted by the National Gallery, as well as the Rijksbureau voor kunsthistorische documentatie in Haag. On display: around 120 paintings and a comprehensive collection of Dutch graphic art including one of the most famous engravings of that era – Rembrandt’s Hundred Guilder Print. Selected pieces on loan from prestigious art institutions abroad, as well as the Czech Republic will be exhibited, including Rembrandt’s painting Man in an Oriental Costume from 1635 from the collections of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. 2nd floor. 10 Feb. – 27 May.

THE TRADE FAIR PALACE (VELETRŽNÍ PALÁC)

Modern and Contemporary Art Collection of the National Gallery

Prague 7, Dukelských hrdinů 47, tel. 224 301 111

Handicap accessible.

Directions: tram 12, 14, 15, 17 to Veletržní st.

Admission: full CZK 250, reduced CZK 120, family CZK 350.

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:

20th and 21st century art. Interdisciplinary exhibition of 20th century fine art featuring leading Czech masters in the form of monographic profiles or selections of their key artworks.

The 19th and 20th Century French Painting Collection

A permanent exhibition of 20th century international arts.

Czech Art 1890–1930. Trade Fair Palace, 3rd and 4th floor.

EXHIBITIONS:

Modified permanent exhibition: Six paintings from 19th century French artists from the National Gallery’s collections. Until 15 April.

Finalists – 5th annual National Gallery and ČEZ 333 Award. Until 28 Feb.

Zdenek Rykr: Bathroom Motives II. Graphic Art Cabinet, 3rd floor. Until 25 March.

 

THE PRAGUE CITY GALLERY (GALERIE HLAVNÍHO MĚSTA PRAHY)

All exhibitions are closed Mondays. Updated information at www.ghmp.cz

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS:

The Troja Chateau

Prague 7, U Trojského zámku 1, tel. 283 851 614

Directions: metro C to Holešovice, bus 112 to the ZOO.

The chateau will be closed during winter.

The Bílek Villa (Bílkova vila)

Prague 6 – Hradčany, Mickiewiczova 1, tel. 224 322 021

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Featuring: František Bílek’s studio and an exhibition of early works, as well as a collection of his published works. The basement now houses the newly opened Bílek Centre with archive materials relating to his life. On display: selected works from František Bílek (sculptures, relieves, drawings, graphic works, furniture, ceramics) documenting the scope of his art and his contribution to Czech and international modern art.

 

Bílek House in Chýnov

391 55 Chýnov u Tábora, Údolní 133, tel. 381 297 230

Opening hours: only with prior reservation, tel. 381 297 230.

Admission: full – CZK 50, reduced – CZK 30.

A new permanent exhibition has been open in the house of František Bílek as of 1 May. It aims to introduce the remarkable Art Nouveau works from this artist who built a base for his work in his birthplace Chýnov, an original residential house with a studio. A new exhibition offering a unique opportunity to view works which relate to the Chynov house. Most of them were created by Bílek in the late 1890s and early 1900s, others became a part of the interior. The selection of works introduces Bílek as a sculptor, but other works are on display as well, which reflect Czech traditions rooted in this region.

EXHIBITIONS:

The House of the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu)

Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. 13, tel. 222 327 851

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Admission: full – CZK 120, reduced – CZK 60, student (a group of min. 10 students plus teacher) – CZK 20.

Exhibitions:

Bohuslav Reynek (1892–1971). A comprehensive chronologic exhibition featuring the life-long work of Reynek, graphic artist, painter, poet and translator. Until 29 Jan.

Adolf Wölfli: Master of His Universe. Monographic exhibition featuring this leading 20th century artist whose work transcends all art categories. Adolf Wölfli (1864–1930 in Switzerland) spent most of his life in a mental asylum. There he managed to transform his social isolation and mental disability into grand creative potential. He created a complex parallel universe for which he invented a new geography, history and number system. His lifetime work St. Adolf-Giant-Creation comprises 45 notebooks with 25,000 pages of text, music scores and number entries but most notably 1,600 drawings and 1,640 collages. This first retrospective exhibition of Adolf Wölfli’s work in the Czech Republic will feature around 100 artworks from various stages of his life. 22 Feb. – 27 May.

The House of the Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu)

Prague 1 – Ungelt, Týnská 6, tel. 224 827 022

Handicap accessible.

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission: full – CZK 120, reduced – CZK 60, student (a group of min. 10 students plus teacher) – CZK 20.

Exhibition: After the Velvet/Contemporary Czech Art influenced by the past. Long-term exhibit showcasing artists who are generations apart. Artists who founded their own schools within the past 20 years are now educating new artists. The exhibition will feature 20th century art legends whose work dates back to before 1989.

START UP:

A new Prague City Gallery series focused on young and emerging artists.

Admission free.

Exhibition: Petra Římalová: Villages. Exhibition in conjunction with the young artist series introducing a video installation entitled Villages from recent Academy of Fine Art graduate Petra Římalová (Veronika Bromova Studio, 2005–2011). Římalova’s projection focuses on a village she depicts as a restless but calming place. The artist uses a mosaic-style projection, consisting of fragments of reality, fiction and fine nuances between the positive and negative perception of phenomena in the village environment. 9 Feb. – 11 March.

 

Municipal Library (Městská knihovna ) – 2nd floor

Prague 1, Mariánské nám. 1 (entrance from Valentinská street), tel. 222 310 489

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission: full ticket – CZK 120, reduced ticket – CZK 60.

Exhibitions:

Václav Radimský (1867–1946). The first solo exhibition of this leading late 19th century and early 20th century Czech landscapists (influenced by Claude Monet). Since the late 1880s Radimský lived in France, settling at Giverny near Vernon in 1895 where he met Claude Monet and was influenced by his impressionistic paintings. After WWI he returned to the Czech Republic (Pašinka near Kolín) where he focused on painting the river Labe and the surrounding countryside with the same intensity he previously demonstrated while painting the Seine and the Giverny region in France. Until 5 Feb.

Krištof Kintera. Outcomes and Analyses. Krištof Kintera has recently undergone a significant transition which has enlarged the formal content, scope and sources of his work. He creates truly distinct objects. The exhibition will also feature the reconstruction of a dwelling for Plumbman, a fictitious character the artist originally created in 1998 for the House of the Golden Ring, as well as his legendary Talkmen, he first introduced in the Old Town Hall (2nd floor). This exhibition will however, focus on his current works which will be shown here for the first time. 29 Feb. – 13 May.

Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) – 2nd floor

Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. 1, tel. 224 482 751

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission: full ticket – CZK 100, reduced ticket – CZK 50.

Exhibition:

Michal Nesázal: E. L. F. – exhibition introducing the fictitious world behind this brand combining reality and illusion. Michal Nesázal has created this installation especially for the area. Michal Nesázal is a leading contemporary Czech artist, and a winner of the Jindřich Chalupecky Award. His recent focus is on drawings depicting the contradictions in the contemporary world. 10 Feb. – 22 April.

GALLERIES FROM A TO Z

ALFA – GALERIE DÍLA

Prague 1, Národní 37 (entrance from Uhelný trh 11 – at the back of Platyz), tel. 739 440 740 (gallery), tel. 603 720 983 (private), e-mail galeriealfa@razdva.cz, www.galerie–alfa.cz

Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (except holidays).

Permanent sales exhibition of paintings; graphic works; sculpture; porcelain; ceramics; marionettes; textile and wooden toys; art-design; mixed media art; metal, textile, porcelain and ceramic jewellery; tapestries, lace work and glass.

AT THE BETHLEHEM CHAPEL GALLERY (GALERIE U BETLÉMSKÉ KAPLE)

Gallery – Antiques – Design

Prague 1, Betlémské nám. 8, tel. 222 220 689, e–mail: jbk@volny.cz, www.galerieubetlemskekaple.cz

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibition: Andrej Bělocvětov. Exhibition introducing the works of painter Andrej Bělocvětov (1923–1997). Bělocvětov was born 8 Oct. 1923 in Prague to a family of Russian emigrants. He graduated from high school and the State School of Graphic Arts and studied painting at the Academy of Fine Art in Prague after WWII (Prof. Emil Minář). In the 1950s he focused on surrealism and classicism. In the subsequent decade his works resembled Jackson Pollock’s early works. Since 1970 he lived in almost complete isolation. His paintings examine reality which the artist perceived via TV, depicting him as a reflexive, sensitive and simultaneously merciless chronicler of his time. Until 16 Feb.

ČESKA POJIŠŤOVNA GALLERY

Prague 1, Spálená 14, www.galeriecpoj.cz

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibition:

Ikebana B.K.S. – Yesterday and Today. Ikebana with a story - mobile, negative, happy. 27 Jan. – 11 March.

DOLMEN GALLERY

Prague 1, Opatovická 18, www.galerie–dolmen.cz, www.ivankomarek.cz

Opening hours: Tue. – Fri. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibition:

Ivan Komárek: Heads over Heads. Painter Komárek introducing his latest works in the unique Dolmen Gallery spaces – large-format paintings depicting heads. These heads form autonomous elements and are often simplified as if they were logos of human faces. His collection of works from 2011 – January 2012 also includes smaller paintings, paper-material sculptures and objects carved into colourful Plexiglas using a laser. Opening – 2 Feb at 6 p.m. Duration: 3 Feb. – 30 March.

DOX CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CENTRUM SOUČASNÉHO UMĚNÍ DOX)

Prague 7, Poupětova 1, tel. 295 568 123, e–mail: info@dox.cz, www.dox.cz

Directions: metro C to Holešovice Train Station, bus 5, 12, 15 to Ortenovo nám. St.

Opening hours: Sat. – Mon. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, Wed. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Admission: full ticket – CZK 180, reduced ticket – CZK 90.

New multi-function spaces for presentation of contemporary international art, architecture and design in Holešovice.

In addition to exhibition spaces, there is also a cafe, terrace, bookshop and store with design.

Exhibitions:

The Silent Village. Project reflecting specific relations between time and place which were the main themes in Humphrey Jennings film from 1943. Artists Paolo Ventura, Peter Finnemore and writer Rachel Trezise react to this film which is a reconstruction of the tragedy which took place in the village of Lidice. Until 9 April.

Middle East Europe. Exhibition contrasting the works of Central European artists reacting to the conflict in the Middle East with artworks from the Middle East. Featuring a three-sided dialogue between Palestinian, Israeli and Central European artists focusing not only on the theme of conflict and differences but also the possibility of overcoming those differences. The project also explores the aesthetic role of political art. 26 Jan. – 20 April.

Extensive accompanying program available. More at www.dox.cz.

ENA NUMISMATIC GALLERY

Numismatic Gallery of ENA

Prague 1, Václavské nám. 21 (entrance from Jindřišska 2 between Debenhams Department Store and ČSOB office), tel. 224 109 425, e–mail: ENAGallery@seznam.cz, www.numizmatik.cz

Opening hours: Daily Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (refreshments until 3 p.m.).

Admission free (with ID), guides will be provided if requested.

The first numismatic gallery in the Czech Republic showcasing coins and bills from all over the world, as well as coin designs from Czech artists. The gallery has also organized events related to the introduction of new silver coins as they are issued by the Czech National Bank.

Permanent exhibition – 5th floor exhibition space:

Banknotes 1759–1918. The only complete showcase of banknotes from the Czech Republic. All 25 emissions of banknotes may be found in the ENA hall. A brief catalogue is included with admission upon request.

Exhibitions:

European Coins. An overview of current sets of coins in circulation on the European continent accompanied by national flags and symbols. The European country flag sets are on 5x5 cm cards (ideal for coin collectors) and may be purchased as a special catalogue at the venue for CZK 150.

European Bank Notes. An overview of the banknotes with smallest denominations from all currently valid currencies in Europe arranged alphabetically by state. Also on exhibit: a poster with bank notes from the Czechoslovak Republic from 1918-1939.

Special exhibition – 3rd floor exhibition space:

Postcards and reproductions of Joža Uprka’s works. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of this famous Czech painter’s birthday (1861–1941). In his works, he has depicted the life and cultural traditions of his native Moravian region. In conjunction with the exhibition showcasing his paintings in the National Gallery (Wallenstein Riding School) this exhibit will for the first time offer postcards and reproductions which were first published beginning in late 1800s. Exhibition taking place in cooperation with The Collection of Beth and George Drost, Illinois, USA.

Accompanying programs:

Also offering numismatic lectures from the American Numismatic Association (in English). Over 100 lectures mainly focused on early American money. VHS with lectures free of charge. Hall and equipment rental as per the current SČMVD pricelist.

HAVELKA GALLERY

Prague 1, Martinská 4, tel. 603 570 943, e–mail: jitka@galeriehavelka.cz, www.galeriehavelka.cz

Opening hours: Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Permanent exhibition of fine art.

Exhibition: Vladimír Kokolia: Shop. Introducing Vladimír Kokolia's work in a new light. The motives of his figural stories are burnt in wood, stitched on T-shirts or printed on stickers. His paintings change with every move the visitor makes, since the artist used a special spatial 3D animation technique. Contrasting the recently concluded introspective exhibition of his works in Špála Gallery, Kokolia introduces his work as mere products or gift items in this exhibition. He also set up an e–shop at www.kokolia.biz/art. Until 4 Feb.

HOUSE AT THE WHITE UNICORN (DŮM U BÍLÉHO JEDNOROŽCE)

Staroměstské nám. 15, Prague 1, tel. 222 313 909

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Gift shop.

Exhibitions:

Salvador Dalí – graphic works, sculpture.

Alfons Mucha – selection of works.

JOSEF SUDEK’S STUDIO (ATELIER JOSEFA SUDKA)

Prague 1, Újezd 30, tel. 251 510 760, e–mail: mlynarova@ppf.cz, www.atelierjosefasudka.cz

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 12 noon – 6 p.m.

Exhibitions:

Radeq Brousil: Untitled 17 – Untitled 20. Until 16 Feb.

Viktor Kopasz: [City.zen]. Latest photographs. 22 Feb. – 28 March.

KLEMENTINUM NATIONAL LIBRARY (NÁRODNÍ KNIHOVNA ČR, KLEMENTINUM)

Prague 1, Klementinum 190, tel. 221 663 111, www.nkp.cz, http://www.facebook.com/narodni.knihovna

EXHIBITIONS:

Admission: CZK 5 (National Library readers free of charge), unless listed otherwise.

Exhibition corridor – ground floor: Open: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Humour in Czech pop music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 2 Feb. – 31 March.

Slavonic Library exhibition spaces – 3rd floor: Open: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Journeys of Help/Humanitarian Transports to South-Eastern and Eastern European Countries (1993–1995) in Zdeňek Merta’s photographs. 25 Jan. – 23 March.

KODL GALLERY

Prague 5 – Mala Strana, Vítězná 11, tel. 251 512 728, 602 327 669, fax 251 512 726, e-mail: galerie@galeriekodl.cz, www.galeriekodl.cz

Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Permanent sales exhibition:

Works of 19th and 20th century Czech painters.

MILLENNIUM GALLERY

Prague 1, Tržiště 5, tel. 257 534 584–7, e–mail: gallery@gallerymillennium.cz, www.gallerymillennium.cz

Opening hours: daily except Mondays 12 noon – 6 p.m.

Exhibition: Czech Art – works from 20 Czech artists from 1989–2009. Until 12 Feb.

MODERNA GALLERY

Prague 1, Masarykovo nábř. 24, tel. 222 520 252, e–mail: galeriemoderna@seznam.cz, mail@galeriemoderna.cz, www.galeriemoderna.cz

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 12 noon, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission by donation.

Exhibition:

Karel Valter: In the Garden. Painter and graphic artist Valter (1909–2006) ranks among the leading contemporary landscapists focused on imaginative tendencies. On display: works from 1964–1994. In addition to introducing Valter as a part of the Ceske Budejovice group entitled Linie, visitors will be able to view almost 50 works – oil paintings, drawings and prints from this original Czech Avant-garde artist. Until 19 Feb.

NOVÁ SÍŇ

Prague 1, Voršilská 3, tel. 224 930 255, e–mail: info@galerienovasin.cz, www.galerienovasin.cz

Opening hours: daily except Mon. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

Exhibitions:

Zbyšek Sion: New Works. The exhibition features works from the leading Czech fine artist Zbyšek Sion. 25 Jan. – 19 Feb.

Pavel Drda: A Woman and Landscape. Exhibition featuring the works of sculptor Pavel Drda. 29 Feb. – 18 March.

OBECNÍ DUM (THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE)

Prague 1, nám. Republiky 5, tel. 222 002 101, fax 222 001 100, e–mail: info@obecnidum.cz, www.obecnidum.cz

GOLDEN COINS FOR SALE IN THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE:

Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., previous order required.

Information and reservations: Cultural and Information Centre of the Municipal House, tel. 222 002 101, e–mail: info@obecnidum.cz.

St. Wenceslas's Crown. The St. Wenceslas crown is the most important and oldest part of the Czech coronation jewels. It was commissioned by Charles IV in the 1340s and dedicated to St. Wenceslas, the first saint of the Czech lands. The Municipal House is situated next to the Powder Gate on the former grounds of the Royal Palace, the magnificent seat of Bohemian kings. The Municipal House also witnessed the proclamation of Czechoslovak independence on October 28, 1918. The copy of St. Wenceslas crown is thus exhibited in the spaces where important historic events marking the origin of the modern Czech statehood took place.

BILLIARD AND CARD GAME ROOMS OF THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE:

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Long-term exhibit:

Blanka Matragi – Timeless. Commemorating the 30 anniversary of Blanka Matragi’s work. This internationally acclaimed fashion designer will showcase her work in the Municipal House for the second time. This exhibition will feature mostly dresses and accessories and also glass, porcelain, sculptures, lighting fixtures, jewellery and graphic works. Until 7 Oct.

Detailed schedule may be found in the Cultural Centre listings.

EXHIBITION HALLS OF THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE:

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Exhibition: Tauromaquia – face to face with a bull. Exhibition organized by Vernon Consulting in cooperation with the Municipal House. Visitors will be able to see works from the masters (Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Francisco Goya), as well as leading Czech artists (Emil Filla, Karel Čapek). The theme of all works: bull fights. The exhibition is also educational – visitors will be able to learn about corrida. On display: posters, films, books and toreador clothing. Until 9 April.

OLD TOWN HALL – ARCHITECTS’ HALL

Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. 1 (4. floor, entrance through the Tourist Information Room), tel. 236 002 159

Opening hours: Mon. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tue. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission free.

Exhibition: Photographing Prague Architecture 1848–1921. The first exhibition of the series mapping out the manner in which Prague architecture was photographed. Although the exhibition will showcase the architectural transitions of the city of Prague, the main focus is on the history of photographing the city’s architecture. On display: various photographic approaches and photographers who documented the development of Prague’s architecture that have not been publicized or appreciated in the past. Photographs from the late 19th century and early 20th century from various collections which have never before been exhibited. Until 19 Feb.

SCARABEUS GALLERY

Prague 7 – Letná, Jana Zajíce 7 (200 m from Sparta tram stop), tel./fax 233 383 745, www.galeriescarabeus.cz

Opening hours: daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission: Full: CZK 60, reduced: CZK 30, children under 5 free of charge. The ticket includes a tour of the Museum of Coffee in the same location. More information can be found in the Museums listings or online at www.muzeumkavy.cz.

The Alchymista Cafe (www.alchymista.cz) offers freshly roasted coffee. Opening hours: 10.30 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.

Exhibition:

Antique dolls and bears from 1900–1950 from England, Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire and the collections of Alena Doležalova. Exhibition extended until 5 Feb.

The exhibit also features permanent exhibition of the Alchymista Coffee Museum.

THE ANDERLE GALLERY

The Pellé Villa public benefit company

Prague 6, Pelléova 10, (approx. 150 m from metro A – Hradčanská st.), tel. 224 326 189, e–mail: info@galerieanderle.cz, www.galerieanderle.cz

Opening hours: daily except Mondays and holidays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Permanent exhibition:

African Primary Art Collection

Jiří Anderle – selection of works

Eastern Wing, first floor:

JIŘÍ ANDERLE: FIVE DECADES OF WORK:

Third Decade – the 1980s, 1st part – Tribute to Diana Arbusova 1980. Paintings. Exhibition extended until 12 Feb.

Third Decade – the 1980s, 2^nd part. Paintings. From 24 Feb.

Small Ground Floor Gallery:

Jiří Anderle: Champions 2011. Paintings. Exhibition extended until 12 Feb.

In Camera:

Jiří Načeradský – paintings, drawings, graphic works 1962–2011. Exhibition extended until 12 Feb.

Rudolf Riedlbauch – paintings, drawings. From 24 Feb.

THE BŘEHOVÁ GALLERY

Prague 1, Břehová 4 (next to the Old Jewish Cemetery), tel./fax 222 311 060, http://www.galerie–brehova.cz

Opening hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Gallery, Cafe, Wine Bar, Design Shop.

Sales and exhibition gallery of painting, sculpture, graphic art, photography and interior design.

THE ROBERT GUTTMANN GALLERY

Prague 1, U Staré školy 3 (back part of the Spanish Synagogue)

Opening hours: daily except Sat. and Jewish holidays, winter season 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m., summer season 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission: full – CZK 40, children under 6 free of charge, children 6-15 and students – CZK 20.

Exhibition: Silver Tide. From the Jewish Presence in Contemporary Art series. Showcasing the works from this leading photo-documentary artist in new light and format – for the first time in colour and on video. Karel Cudlín’s (*1960) photographs document the lives of seniors grouped around the Hagibor Senior Centre run by the Prague Jewish Community. These photographs are a part of a large project in the area of social documentary Cudlin has been working on for several years. The exhibition aims to offer a somewhat unusual view of the social aspect which is increasingly becoming more popular in contemporary art as is documented by mostly international projects. Exhibition extended until 5 Feb.

THE RUDOLFINUM GALLERY

Prague 1, Alšovo nábřeží 12, tel. 227 059 309, fax 227 319 293, e–mail: galerie@rudolfinum.org, www.galerierudolfinum.cz

Handicap accessible. Opening hours: Tue. and Wed. and Fri. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Rudolfinum Gallery is a part of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.

Large Gallery:

David LaChapelle. World premiere of one of the largest exhibitions of work from David LaChapelle featuring over 109 photographs from the author’s 30 year career. An extensive catalogue has been published to accompany the exhibition. Curator: Otto M. Urban. Until 26 Feb.

Small Gallery:

Jan Hísek: Night Rider. Exhibition featuring 33 paintings by this leading Czech contemporary artist (from the past seven years). Curator: Petr Nedoma. Until 26 Feb.

THE ZTICHLÁ KLIKA GALLERY

Prague 1, Betlémská 10, tel. 222 221 561, 222 222 079, fax 222 220 560, www.ztichlaklika.cz

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (except holidays).

Exhibition: Permanent sales exhibit of graphic works, drawings and paintings.

TOPIČŮV SALON

Prague 1, Národní 9, 1st floor, www.topicuvsalon.cz

Opening hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tue., Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibition: Vladimír Novák: Over the Horizon. Until 24 Feb.

VIA ART GALLERY

Prague 2, Resslova 6, tel./fax/answering machine. 224 916 650, e–mail: galerie.viaart@volny.cz, www.galerieviaart.com

Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibition: Martin Krajc: El Clásico. 14 Feb. – 23 March.

Published: 1. 2. 2012