Delve into "Qubus: The Beautiful Beast," a landmark exhibition dedicated to the pioneering Czech design studio. This extensive presentation, set within Jan Fabián's artistic installation, traces Qubus's unique contribution to the new wave of Czech design from 2002 to 2025. Discover a curated selection of collector's pieces, prototypes, and archival materials, alongside an audiovisual exploration of their interior design projects. The exhibition highlights their distinct blend of fine and applied arts, utilizing traditional Czech materials and craftsmanship.
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This is the first comprehensive presentation of the independent studio and design brand Qubus. The exhibition explores the 'new wave' of Czech design, showcasing works at the intersection of fine art, applied art, and design from 2002 to 2025.
Qubus: The Beautiful Beast marks the first extensive scholarly presentation of the influential independent studio and design brand Qubus. Situated within an artist's installation by Jan Fabián, the exhibition chronicles the journey of a studio that was instrumental in the emergence of the 'new wave' of Czech design in 2002. It features a curated selection of works spanning from 2002 to 2025, encompassing collections, collector's pieces, limited editions, prototypes, and archival materials, alongside an original audiovisual presentation of their projects in interior design, exhibition architecture, and public spaces. The exhibition highlights Studio Qubus's unique contribution to capturing and redefining post-revolutionary Czech design through an intensive dialogue with fine art, a tendency amplified by Fabián's installation design. The arrangement is conceived not merely as a backdrop but as an active element that recontextualizes the exhibited objects, fostering new interpretations at the boundary of design and art. Founded in 2002, Qubus is recognized for its distinctive approach, blending fine and applied arts with a focus on elevating the ordinary through irony, wit, and intellectual depth. Their collector's objects and everyday design products are handmade in the Czech Republic, utilizing traditional materials like glass, stone, and porcelain, and collaborating with master artisans, thereby solidifying Qubus as a significant national and international brand contributing to the global presentation of Czech design.
Admission prices are CZK 150 for full price, CZK 80 for concessions, and CZK 500 for Qubus Friends. Visitors are directed to 'BUY TICKET' for further details.
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