Jiří Laštovička – Table Laid: A Major Exhibition of Czech Porcelain Art and Design

This exhibition showcases the work of sculptor Jiří Laštovička, an icon of Czech porcelain design. It highlights his contributions to porcelain tableware, from functional dinnerware sets to more expressive artistic sculptures, spanning nearly half a century.

The exhibition 'Jiří Laštovička – Table Laid' celebrates the prolific career of the sculptor Jiří Laštovička (born 1949), a pivotal figure in Czech porcelain design. Laštovička, a graduate of the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague, has been instrumental in shaping porcelain tableware for nearly five decades, initially with the Design Facility in Lesov and later at the Institute of Home and Dress Culture (ÚBOK). His designs for dinnerware, tea, and coffee sets have been produced by major Czech manufacturers for decades and have won numerous awards, demonstrating a keen eye for functionality, consumer needs, and production efficiency, all while maintaining individual creativity. The exhibition also touches upon Laštovička's willingness to explore beyond the strict boundaries of product design, showcasing his artistic sculptures and symposium works where he embraces free and personal expression while staying true to porcelain. His dedication to the medium continues to yield new ideas and designs.

Admission to the museum is free. The exhibition is located in the main building of The Museum of Decorative Arts.