The "GA-I-SU-RA" exhibition pays tribute to Petr Geisler, a pivotal figure in Czech-Japanese cultural relations. Explore his expressive calligraphies, compelling photography from Japan, and impactful journalism that bridged two distinct worlds. This unique presentation offers visitors a comprehensive look at Geisler's profound artistic contributions and his daily ritual of inner expression.
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This exhibition delves into the multifaceted work of Petr Geisler (1949–2009), a Czech japanologist, calligrapher, and journalist. It presents his expressive calligraphies, photography from Japan, and a monumental Buddhist sutra, offering a comprehensive look at his unique artistic and cultural contributions.
The exhibition "GA-I-SU-RA" honors the life and work of Petr Geisler (1949–2009), a significant figure in Czech-Japanese cultural relations. Geisler was a translator, journalist, calligrapher, and photographer whose distinct artistic practice blended tradition and modernity. The exhibition showcases his journey from spontaneous calligraphies created during his free time to his photographic explorations of Japan in the 1980s, and the monumental rendering of the Buddhist Heart Sutra. Geisler's calligraphy, executed with ink on paper, emails, and fax paper, was more than an art form; it was a daily ritual, a means of thought, and a poetic expression. His autodidactic style, often compared to Zen masters, stood apart from conventional aesthetics. A correspondent for the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun for over three decades, Geisler lived between two worlds. The exhibition highlights this aspect through original articles written in fluent Japanese, personal artifacts from his office, and testimonies from colleagues and students. Visitors can explore Geisler's authentic writing tools, personal seals bearing his phonetic name "GA-I-SU-RA" (我意須羅), and reconstructions of his legendary office. The exhibition also features slides from Japan, historical footage of student happenings, and an immersive installation of the Heart Sutra, allowing visitors to step inside the text itself. "GA-I-SU-RA" is a tribute not only to Geisler but also to calligraphy as a profound form of inner expression.
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