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Nan Goldin ExhibitionThe "MIDNIGHT OF ART" exhibition unveils Karel Babíček’s extensive private collection, a key figure in the Czech art scene. It explores his unique approach to conceptual and multimedia works, started with Prague's Behémót Gallery in 1991. This collection offers a compelling look at the creative surge during post-revolution Czech democracy, featuring works by prominent artists.
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This exhibition explores the private collection of Karel Babíček, a significant figure in the Czech art scene as a collector, curator, and entrepreneur. It showcases his approach to collecting conceptual and multimedia works, begun with the Behémót Gallery in 1991.
The exhibition 'MIDNIGHT OF ART. Karel Babíček’s Collection' is part of the 'Ways of Collecting' series, which unveils private collections seldom seen by the public. Karel Babíček, a collector, curator, and entrepreneur, founded Prague's Behémót Gallery in 1991, championing conceptual works and supporting their creation. This exhibition delves into his extensive collection, which includes over 120 works by prominent Czech artists such as Krištof Kintera, Vladimír Kokolia, Josef Žáček, and others. Babíček's influence extended to managing and curating Prague’s Nová síň (New Hall) in the late 1990s, where he organized large international projects. His activities profoundly shaped the art scene, leaving a lasting impact beyond local borders. Babíček views his collection as a unified whole, documenting the creative surge in post-revolution Czech democracy and the country's newfound freedom, with aspirations for its preservation.
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