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Experience Výstavou Miquel Barceló a světy slov with the Curator at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

Discover Miquel Barceló's debut exhibition in the Czech Republic, exploring his art through its profound literary inspirations.

The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art proudly presents Miquel Barceló's inaugural exhibition in the Czech Republic. This unique presentation explores the artist's deep, decades-long relationship with literature, showcasing his diverse artistic output. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive display of paintings, ceramics, and bronzes illustrating this profound artistic dialogue. The experience is further enriched by a guided tour led by curator Enrique Juncosa.

About Výstavou Miquel Barceló a světy slov s kurátorem at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, the first of its kind in the Czech Republic, delves into the significant and long-standing relationship between artist Miquel Barceló and literature. It showcases his work across various periods of his career, presented through paintings, ceramics, watercolors, bronzes, prints, and books.

Curatorial context

This exhibition is the first presentation of Miquel Barceló's work in the Czech Republic, critically examining his profound and enduring relationship with literature. This connection has served as a major source of inspiration throughout his extensive and highly successful artistic career, spanning over four decades. The exhibition features a comprehensive display of his creative output, including paintings, ceramics, watercolors, bronzes, graphic prints, and books, all illustrating this unique artistic dialogue. The event includes a guided tour led by the exhibition's curator, Enrique Juncosa, offering deeper insights into Barceló's work and its literary inspirations. A catalog launch is also scheduled for the same day, further enriching the visitor experience.

Admission and ticket notes

Basic admission is 250 CZK, with reduced tickets available for 180 CZK. Members of the DOX Club receive free entry but require prior reservation. The tour is conducted in English with Czech translation. A catalog launch will be held on the same day at 5:30 PM with free admission.

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Venue
DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the work of Miquel Barceló, with a guided tour led by curator Enrique Juncosa.
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