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Liliova 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 777 08 2645 / +420 777 31 5326 (Mobile) http://www.inmodern.com/ |
Located in the heart of Prague, this art gallery has a huge collection by leading artists from Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Ukraine, and specialises in East European Art. Expect tons of watercolour, encaustic, charcoal, oil, mixed media and other works from names, such as Mikora, Kavshbaya and Gepp. The gallery also hosts exhibitions, events and auctions from time to time, which include the works of upcoming artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Summer art exhibitions |
Jirské námestí 33 Royal Garden, Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
The long, narrow hall once used for aristocratic sports has proved extremely suitable for summer art exhibitions. It was renovated in 1952 and thrown open to the public in 1989. On posters, it may be identified only by its Czech name, 'Micovna'. The shows range from retrospectives of significant Czechs painters and Norwegian tapestries to group shows by the best contemporary Czech glass artists. . Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art exhibitions |
Staromestske Namesti 22 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2422 7452 (Franz Kafka Society) http://www.franzkafka-soc.cz |
The Franz Kafka Society runs this gallery, which lies within steps of the writer's birthplace, one of his childhood homes and his school which are all scattered around Staromestske namesti (Old Town Square). There are often exhibitions by either Jewish or Czech-born German artists, as well as those which are linked in some way to Kafka's writings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Help save the statues |
Ramova 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
This new gallery is run by a private foundation whose mission is the preservation of baroque sculpture. Exhibitions of Czech contemporary art in the same room add an unusual counterpoint. The gallery was one of the many visual-arts projects that marked Prague's place as a European City of Culture in 2000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art |
Haštalská 27 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2177 8011 http://www.gemaart.cz/gema/cod... |
Many well-established artists show their work here, including some with international reputations such as Jiri Kolar, Olbram Zoubek, Eva Kmentova. This was one of the earliest private galleries to spring up following the collapse of Communism in 1989. See their website for a list of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prints and drawings |
Smetanovo nábreží 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 224 235 243 http://www.hollar.cz/ |
Contemporary printmakers have almost exclusive rights to this small space by the river. It is run by the Union of Czech Graphic Artists and most exhibitions feature group members although the gallery sometimes organises interesting shows of historical prints and the like. Prints and reproductions are also available to buy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On monastery grounds |
Strahovske nadvori 1/132 Strahovsky Klaster Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 3335 4066 http://www.galeriemiro.cz/ |
This church, located on the grounds of Strahov Monastery, is one of the city's most unusual. It is a tall, slender combination of Renaissance, baroque and Gothic styles. It is used by a successful Slovak art dealer to house one of his three Prague galleries. Regular sales exhibitions feature accessible modern art of the corporate boardroom variety, as well as masters such as Dali, Braque and Picasso. Don't forget to bring your chequebook! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Czech art |
Novy svet 5 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2051 4611 http://www.galerienovysvet.cz/ |
Czech artists regularly show their work at this gallery located on a picturesque lane in the Hradcany district. A small selection of graphics, sculpture and books are also on sale. Interestingly, The astronomer Tycho Brahe lived two houses down from here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern Czech art |
Talinska 1515 Prague 19800 Czech Republic +420 2 8186 7788 http://www.gallery-pallas.com/ |
Probably the biggest dealer in twentieth-century Czech art, this gallery also sells paintings from earlier periods. The catalogues read like a who's who of Czech painters. The works of cubist Josef Capek, expressionist-cubist Emil Filla, the modernist Antonin Prochazka, surrealists Jindrich Styrsky and Toyen are featured here. Although the gallery is small, it's a pleasure to check out the paintings and browse through the prints and drawings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique and modern paintings |
Školská 7 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2423 3810 http://www.pictura.cz/ |
This gallery exhibits and sells a mixture of Czech art; works by 20th-century Czech masters hang beside 18th and 19th century masters. There are pieces by the Cubist Fialla, as well as landscapes by the 19th century revivalist Vaclav Spala. A single room, the gallery owners have used columns and free-standing walls to break up the space and give more display area. A single free-standing glass cabinet displays sculpture from the early 20th century and the Secessionist period. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Student art |
Opatovicka 24 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 2391 |
The prestigious photography department of Prague's Academy of Arts (FAMU) uses this small space for regular shows by students. You never know what you'll find here, but it is guaranteed to be trendy. The gallery is located behind a smoky students' cafe called 'The Whale.' Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large exhibition space |
Marianske namesti Valentinska Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2231 0489 / +420 2 2231 3357 http://www.ghmp.cz/ |
This, the largest of the Prague City Gallery's exhibition spaces, specializes in a half-dozen shows of Czech art each year with the occasional travelling show. The City Gallery curators are second to none, and shows here can be of superlative quality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pioneering art gallery |
Narodni trida 30 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2494 6738 / +420 2 2493 0754 http://www.nadace-cfu.cz/engli... |
This is one of the the most popular exhibition halls amongst local artists. It is spacious enough to give artists room to develop a theme. Recent attention-grabbing shows have included a group show of political art and another focusing on bodily functions! The shows change on a monthly basis. The basement is reserved for small-scale shows by lesser-known (although by no means obscure) artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 German Culture in the Czech Capital |
Masarykovo nábreží 32 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2196 2111 http://www.goethe.de/ms/pra |
With the Czech Republic bordering Germany along with their collective history, it only makes sense that a German cultural presence would be felt in the country. This is a good place to learn about German culture, people and language with weekly film showings, frequent lectures, library facilities and language courses. From time to time film festivals and exhibitions are on offer. Many events also include English subtitles or descriptions. Any cultural center worth its salt will also have a place to sample the national cuisine and this space is no different as it has a café serving authentic strudel and other German delicacies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Artfully displayed art |
Tynska Street 6 Ungelt Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 7022 http://www.citygalleryprague.c... |
A permanent collection of twentieth-century Czech art owned by the Prague City Gallery resides in this lovely Renaissance palace right in the centre of the Old Town. Rather than the usual chronological arrangement, works are hung in a dozen or so thematic groupings. This trendy curatorial manoeuvre works extremely well here. Works by Federico Diaz, Krystof Kintera, Katerina Vincourova and other young Czech artists are displayed in an underground space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Town treasure |
Staromestske namesti 13 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2482 7526 http://www.citygalleryprague.c... |
The Prague City Gallery uses this extraordinary Gothic palace as its prime site for temporary exhibitions. Past shows have featured Czech surrealism, Art brut, Joan Miro, German landscapes and a biennial of young Central European artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the shape of a six-pointed star |
Wildpark Hvezda Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 2 2061 2230 |
One of the strangest buildings in Prague, this pavilion was built in the shape of a six-pointed star set in a large park well out to the west of town. There are small permanent displays on the 16th-century structure itself and on the Battle of Bila Hora, which took place nearby in November 1620, at the outset of the Thirty Years' War. The upstairs hall is used for temporary exhibitions touching on Czech literature. The ground floor features amazingly sculpted stucco ceilings dating from the 1550s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exhibition space in castle |
Jirské námestí 33 Second Courtyard, Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This is a temporary exhibition space which is used for a variety of different shows. The Decorative Arts Museum sometimes brings some of its prized possessions out of storage and puts them on display here. While you are here, there are also plenty of other interesting things to see at the castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting edge architecture |
Betlemske namesti 5a Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2222 2157 / +420 2 2222 1746 http://www.gjf.cz/ |
This gallery features a dozen annual shows of contemporary architecture illustrated with plans, models and computer graphics. Larger shows spill over into the Gothic cellars of the neighboring Bethlehem Chapel. A small selection of periodicals can also be found on sale. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern and contemporary art |
Biskupsky dvur 6 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2231 1092 http://www.jirisvestka.com/ |
Come to visit one of the most popular galleries in Prague. It promotes international Modern and Contemporary art an organises many modernist-style exhibitions. They also provide sales space, which is used by celebrated artists - both Czech and foreign - such as Matej Kren, Ger Van Elk and Jan Kotik. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The master's studio |
Úvoz 24 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 1489 http://www.upm.cz/index.php?la... |
In these two small, vaulted rooms below Prague Castle, Josef Sudek lived and worked towards the end of his life (1896-1976). The shows are occasionally of works by Sudek himself and more often of contemporary Czech work (including Sudek's contemporaries). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Czech and international contemporary art |
Masarykovo nabrezi 250 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 0754 http://www.galeriemanes.cz/ |
The gallery building bridges an arm of the river separating the mainland from Zofin Island. This modernist structure makes quite a contrast with the neighboring medieval water tower. The huge upper room is used for exhibitons of contemporary art by local and visiting artists - young Malaysian artists made quite an impression here several years ago. Downstairs is another spacious exhibition space usually used for a second exhibition, although the entire space is sometimes entirely devoted to a major artist such as Vladimir Kokolia. Regular shows by young digital and multimedia artists are also held here from time to time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern art with a Slavic twist |
Dukelskych hrdinu 47 Veletržní Palace Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 1459 (Public Relations Department) http://www.ngprague.cz |
Visit this imposing 1920s building for a thorough study of Czech modern art. Czech art followed the same general lines of development as that of Western Europe, but with an underlying layer of Slavic spirituality - witness the moody landscapes of Jan Preisler, the mind-blowing abstracts of Frantisek Kupka and the meditative canvases of Vladimir Kokolia, to name but a few. There is also a small collection of Western European paintings by Picasso, Braque, Klimt and others. Two or three temporary exhibits of Czech or foreign work are usually always on show and these are often among the best in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A national treasure |
Dukelských hrdinu 47 Veletržní Palace Prague, Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 1459 http://www.ngprague.cz |
This is a relatively limited collection of Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch paintings dating from the Renaissance to the eighteenth century. The highlight is Durer's 'Feast of the Rosary' - a crowded, allegorical canvas which includes the artist's own image among the many faces. Impressive paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, El Greco and other lesser-known painters are also on show. The collection is small enough to see in one to two hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Masters in a monastery |
St George's Convent Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 5732 0536 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
This branch of the National Gallery displays art by Czechs (or foreign artists working in Bohemia ) dating back to the late Renaissance and Baroque periods. There are Mannerist landscapes and allegorical pictures from Emperor Rudolf II's court, including paintings by von Aachen, Spranger and Savery, as well as baroque sculpture and paintings by some of the leading Czech artists of the time such as Brandl, Braun and Brokof. The art is housed in the first monastery to be built in Bohemia, dating from around 973. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temporary exhibitions |
Staromestské Námestí 12 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2232 9331 http://www.ngprague.cz |
The recently-renovated home of the National Gallery's prints and drawings collection has been designated as the main site for its interdisciplinary exhibitions. The permanent collection at this branch of the gallery is not normally on public display. Under the gallery's brash new director, exhibitions here should at the very least be controversial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval masterpieces |
U Milosrdnych 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 0628 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
Czech art in the Middle Ages achieved a level of genius which was not to be reached again for several successive centuries. Fourteenth-century Bohemian painters developed a style involving heavily-modelled, individualized faces combined with an expressive emotionality, whose popularity spread westwards during the reign of the powerful Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. The greatest of these painters was Master Theodoric with his portraits of saints as well as the Masters of the Vyssi Brod and Trebon Altars. Major masterpieces were also created in sculpture. The collection includes a brilliant bronze statue of St George - a replica of which has been placed in the courtyard flanking St Vitus' Cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photographic exhibitions |
Jirská 6 Prazsky Castle Prague 11900 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
The gallery space in Nejvyssi Purkrabstvi (Supreme Burgrave's House) is used for a half-dozen large photography shows every year. It's a great place to get reacquainted with world-renowned photographers or to discover young Czechs artists who use a variety of photographic media. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family heirlooms |
Next to the Moldau River 25 km from Prague Prague 27751 Czech Republic +420 315 709 121 http://www.lobkowicz.org/php/g... |
A private collection of the Lobkowiczes' fine art and musical memorabilia is housed in one of the family's many castles, 25km north of Prague. It is not to be confused with the gallery of another branch of the family in the town of Melnik. This is one of the best Old Master collections in the country, featuring the elder Brueghel, Rubens, Cranach the Elder, Velazquez, Canaletto, etc. It can be viewed only with a guide. Also on display is fine furniture, silver, porcelain, family portraits and the like. The family were great patrons of music and of Beethoven in particular. Autographed manuscripts and other memorabilia of Beethoven, W.A. Mozart, Handel and others can also be seen here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Work by established Czech artists |
Vorsilska, 3 Prague 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2493 0225 |
Drop by here to see the latest offerings from established Czech artists such as Frantisek Skala, Jr. The curator exploits his connections in the West to show work by people like Brian Eno, who did a collaboration with Jiri Prihoda, and the seminal deconstructivist sculptor/architect Gordon Matta-Clark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local art |
Malostranské Námestí 21 Malostranska Beseda, 2nd Floor Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 3969 |
Located in the Malostranska Beseda, this small gallery often features photographers and artists who live here in the most picturesque quarter of town. Don't expect kitsch landscapes here, as this neighborhood seems to foster artists with a strongly individualistic style. For details on works displayed here, call at the number listed above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by major artists |
Jirské námestí 33 Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://old.hrad.cz/castle/obra... |
This gallery is situated in the third courtyard of the magnificient Prague Castle. The artists elegantly represented here include the likes of Rubens, Tintoretto and Veronese. Most of the paintings date back to the time of Emperor Rudolf II. His Prague court were particularly partial to scenes of gods, nymphs and satyrs cavorting in classical landscapes. Even the Mannerist religious paintings of the time are bathed in sensuality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picture this |
Vaclavske namesti 31 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2224 3229 http://www.php-gallery.cz/Page... |
PHP is an organisation which organises shows and holds workshops. Almost any kind of contemporary photography from around the world might be seen here, although it does tend to concentrate predominantly on documentary photography - a field where the Czechs hold sway. You can also browse through their books and postcards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A palace museum |
Jirské Námestí 33 Royal Garden, Prague Castle Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 / +420 2 2437 2434 / +420 2 2437 2435 http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This exquisite sixteenth-century pavilion is known by several names—the Royal Summer Palace, Queen Anne's Summer Palace ("Letohrádek královny Anny"), and Belvedere. A renaissance-era building dating from somewhere between 1548 and 1560, it was built for Anne by Ferdinand I (he commissioned the Genoese architect Paolo della Stella for the project). It is located at the far end of the Royal Gardens to the north of the Prague Castle, and is now an art gallery and exhibition centre. Nearby is the Singing Fountain (Zpivijici fontana), so named because of the melodious sound of water cascading into the fountain's metal bowls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bohemia's oldest example of Gothic architecture |
U Milosrdných 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 0628 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
This convent, built in 1233, was closed down in the late 18th century but was then renovated during the latter part of the 20th century to house a collection of 19th-century art from the National Gallery. Today, the collection is on public display. Originally a convent for the Order of the Poor Clares, it was named after the sister of King Vaclav I who became an abbess here. She was eventually canonized in November 1989. A charming café on the premises offers cold dishes with Moravian wine and a variety of coffee and chocolate desserts. A visit on the first wedenesday of the month will fetch you free entry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enticing art gallery |
Strahovske nadvori 1/132 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 3310 7711 http://www.strahovskyklaster.cz/ |
Here you will find a choice collection of Czech art including Gothic altars and altar paintings and a number of paintings from the time of Rudolf II (the turn of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries). The works here are a reminder of the former affluence of this monastery which stands looking down on Prague Castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small exhibition space |
Jirské námestí 33 Prague Castle Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
This part of the palace, overlooking the South Gardens, is only used for exhibitions. It's a needle-thin slice of masonry separated from the older parts of the palace by airshafts. It bears twentieth-century modifications by the architect Otto Rothmayer. The tiny, rather confined exhibition space is perfect for displays of small objects, books, maps, etc. From April to October, this wing is accessible from the garden. At other times, it is accessible via the Third Courtyard, beside the cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hosts temporary art exhibitions |
U Prašného mostu 55 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 (Castle information) http://www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_... |
Horses no longer canter here—instead, the National Gallery and Prague Castle house large temporary exhibitions. The building lies just across a bridge from the main castle complex. Crucially, it also boasts one of the few public WCs in the area! The baroque facade of the building gives it a resplendent look and make this place worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massive baroque palace |
U Trojského zámku 1 Prague 17100 Czech Republic +420 2 8385 1614 http://www.citygalleryprague.c... |
The moderately-sized permanent exhibition of nineteenth-century Czech art is complemented by regular exhibitions borrowed from Prague's other state galleries. All this is housed in a massive baroque palace whose sweeping exterior staircase and grandiose Great Hall are attractions in their own right. The Prague Zoo is across the road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early baroque era attraction |
Valdštejnské námestí 3 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Center) |
A baroque-style palace and garden setting named after Albrecht von Wallenstein, an important Hapsburg military commander. Built between 1624 and 1630, this was one of the first buildings of its architectural era in Prague. There is more to this site then simply an old building. Within the walls one can find the Avenue of Sculptures, a small pond and an old riding school, which now houses exhibitions of modern art by the national gallery. There is also an exquisitely manicured garden in period style, but is only open during the summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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