The Call of the Forest: Kristyna and Marek Milde Exhibition at Kunsthalle Praha

This exhibition by Czech-American artist duo Kristyna and Marek Milde explores the complex relationship between humans and the environment through new and ongoing works. It examines the dichotomies of nature and culture, using the motif of the tree to symbolize endurance, growth, and the connection between humans and the natural world.

Kristyna and Marek Milde, a Czech-American artist duo, present 'The Call of the Forest,' an exhibition that probes the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. Over a decade into their practice, they have developed a unique artistic language that addresses the dichotomies of nature and culture, transforming mundane objects and engaging directly with materials. The exhibition showcases a dynamic selection of new, ongoing, and earlier works, with a particular focus on the idea that forests and cities are intertwined living entities. The motif of the tree serves as a powerful symbol of endurance and growth, representing the profound connection between trees and humans. Among the highlighted new works are 'Arbomobile' (2025), a New York taxi reimagined as a living sculpture teeming with native North American trees later introduced to Europe, and 'The Call of the Forest' (2025), an immersive animation composed of collected tree tattoos that visualizes humanity's innate longing for nature. Their ongoing site-specific installation, 'In-Tree-Net,' further blurs indoor and outdoor boundaries by employing trees to mimic essential engineering systems, thereby revealing the often-obscured link between urban and natural environments. Through a diverse range of media including sculpture, installation, animation, and collage, Kristyna and Marek Milde's work fuses poetry with realism. 'The Call of the Forest' prompts audiences to contemplate the fundamental natural systems we rely upon, often without conscious thought. This exhibition is part of Kunsthalle Praha's 'Kunsthalle Praha Invites' series, which champions Czech artists in the creation of new, research-based projects.

Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased online. Information on gallery entry and tickets is available via a provided link. A digital guide for the exhibition is also accessible online, both on-site and remotely.