Summer in Hluboká

Curator | Adam Hnojil

The exhibition Dreams of Landscape | Schikaneder – Slavíček – Moll and others | Forms of Landscape Painting in Central European Symbolism and Art Nouveau traces the transformation of landscape painting around 1900 from a realistic depiction into a space of subjective experience, introspection, and spirituality. It focuses on the interconnection of landscape with figural elements as carriers of emotion in the works of artists such as Slavíček, Stuck, Moser, Moll, Kalvoda, Hudeček, Schikaneder, and Preisler. It also reflects contemporary theories of perception and psychology. The exhibition will feature works from Czech and international collections.

Curator | Zdenek Primus

Jiří Balcar was one of the most prominent Czech artists of the 1950s and 1960s, whose work offered a critical reflection on Czechoslovak society. He was renowned for his paintings, graphic art, movie posters, and book covers. The exhibition will feature original poster designs, often in multiple versions, which reveal the creative process behind the works. Visitors will see paintings, drawings, montages, photomontages, and collages.

Curator | Jan Kunze

The exhibition Black Tears presents the work of Jan Vičar, a prominent figure in contemporary Czech graphic arts and the recipient of numerous awards. This collection of works inspired by his stays in Africa combines personal experience, dreamlike visions, and a mythical dimension. In his monumental woodcuts and linocuts, traditional craftsmanship meets experimentation, powerful emotion, and existential depth. The exhibition presents graphic arts as a vibrant, contemporary, and exceptionally compelling medium.