This exhibition highlights the profound collaboration of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, focusing on their sacred architectural glass art from 1964 to 2003. Commemorating Libenský's 100th birth anniversary, the display features their visionary designs, detailed drawings, and painted studies. Visitors can also see examples of their stunning implemented works, offering insight into their influential artistic legacy.
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This exhibition showcases the significant interior art of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, focusing on their collaboration in sacred architecture from 1964 to 2003. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Stanislav Libenský's birth, it presents designs, drawings, and painted studies, supplemented by examples of their implemented works.
The exhibition 'Via Lucis' highlights the profound contribution of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová to the global development of artistic glass and architecture. Their collaborative works, particularly those integrated into sacred spaces between 1964 and 2003, represent a pinnacle of their artistic output and a testament to the independence of Czech culture's leading creators. This exhibition, organized in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Stanislav Libenský's birth, delves into their creative process through an examination of their designs, including drawings and painted studies. These are complemented by examples of their realized installations, offering visitors a comprehensive view of their impactful legacy in spiritual and architectural contexts. The museum presents this exhibition as part of International Year of Glass 2022, underscoring the enduring relevance and artistic merit of Libenský and Brychtová's pioneering work. The display provides insight into how their artistic vision shaped and enhanced sacred environments, making their contributions a significant chapter in both Czech cultural history and the international art of glass.
Admission is CZK 150 for a full ticket and CZK 80 for a concession ticket. This ticket is also valid for the 'Pleiad of Glass Exhibition'. Visitors are directed to purchase tickets via an external link. The museum is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.
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