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Pražský hrad
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14/2/2025 - 15/6/2025
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Franta (born 1930 as František Mertl) is one of the prominent representatives of figurative painting.
A native of Třebíč and a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, he has lived in southern France since 1958, where he adopted the artistic name Franta. However, he reestablished broken ties with Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when he made a name for himself in Paris and when his painting was purchased for the collection of the National Gallery in Prague. Nevertheless, his work, which centers on the human figure and the relationship of man to the world, remains largely unknown to the broader Czech public despite numerous exhibitions held. Thirty years after the first Prague retrospective at Karolinum, organized by the then Czech Museum of Fine Arts in Prague in 1995, the current exhibition at the Riding School of Prague Castle presents seven decades of the artist's work, including large-format ink drawings and bronze sculptures. It is held on the occasion of the award of a state honor of the Czech Republic to the artist in 2023. The works presented at the exhibition are loaned both from the author himself and from Czech and French art museums and private collections, including the National Gallery Prague, the Moravian Gallery in Brno, the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, and the National Center for Visual Arts in Paris. The exhibition is arranged chronologically, with the artist's work presented in chapters dedicated to individual decades; from this concept emerges its thematic heart, which focuses on the condemnation of violence and war. The relevance of Franta's work lies precisely in the artist's sensitivity to both the beauty and horror of human existence, which finds itself under the political, technical, or consumer pressure of modern society. His canvases are not only a testament to cruel injustice but also a call for solidarity with people in danger. The curator of the exhibition is Rado Ištok (National Gallery Prague).

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Sentimental memories of the turn of the millennium and slow electronics: Kruder & Dorfmeister will perform at Mladí ladí jazz.

The Austrian electronic duo Kruder & Dorfmeister, creators of the iconic compilation from the late 90s The K&D Sessions, which sold millions of copies worldwide, is heading to Prague. While techno was developing in the Vienna scene at the same time, Kruder & Dorfmeister drew from calmer rhythms, 80s dance music, hip hop, breakbeat, and nu jazz. In a special performance with a band, attendees of Mladí ladí jazz will hear it on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the release of this compilation. Tickets for the concert, which will take place on October 7, 2025, in the Grand Hall of Prague's Lucerna, are on sale through the GoOut network. More information at www.mladiladijazz.cz.

Pop-up café, gastro extravaganza, lectures, and the reopened water tower. The celebrations of Holešovice Market start next week, and visitors can expect a rich program.

The Holešovice Market is like a living organism that has been breathing with Prague for over a century. A place where raw history meets pulsating modernity. Former slaughterhouses, an animal market, and a vegetable paradise – today a scene for culture, food, and community, celebrating 130 years since its establishment this year. From April 24 to May 14, a series of events will take place here, uniquely connecting the most interesting aspects of the past and present. Expect experiences that will surprise, delight, and inspire you. Time for the gastro performance BEEF, the aroma of old recipes, and futuristic flavors. Time for an open pop-up café with a reading room and an authentic menu. Time for concerts that will animate Hall 17, and an exhibition that will take you on a journey through time to the very top of the water tower.

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British producer Harvey Causon will present his debut album in Prague.

British producer and singer Harvey Causon, one of the most interesting voices of the contemporary British electronic scene, is coming to Prague for the first time on April 25 to present his debut album Square Breath. The evening will open with the local audiovisual project Bariel AV, which recently released the album Life is One of the Hardest. Both artists share a sense of atmosphere, a desire for musical experimentation, and a deeply personal approach to creation.

GAIA CELEBRATES HER FIRST YEAR. ZOO PRAGUE IS PREPARING A SATURDAY CELEBRATION AND SPECIAL ENRICHMENT.

On Saturday, April 12, a year will pass since the birth of Gaia. The name was chosen and bestowed upon the second offspring of the lowland gorilla in the Dja Reserve pavilion last year by the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Gaia is a resilient young gorilla at just under a year old, who most often plays with her three-month-older sister Mobi. Celebrations at the Dja Reserve will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Gaia receiving her gift at 3 p.m.

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