Mythos Europa: ANTOINETTE's Powerful Exhibition on European Identity and Cultural History
ANTOINETTE's figurative paintings explore Europe's origins, cultural identity, and future trajectories through 40 profound works.
The 'Mythos Europa' project by artist ANTOINETTE offers a profound exploration of European identity and cultural history. This exhibition features 40 large figurative paintings, encouraging discussion on the continent's shared past, foundational roots, and future trajectories. Visitors can engage with works blending mythological elements and contemporary discourse. It provides a unique artistic perspective on Europe's complex journey, inviting personal reflection on its intricate narrative.
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Exhibition summary
The 'Mythos Europa' project by artist ANTOINETTE uses figurative painting to explore the 'myth of Europe,' delving into its common history, cultural roots, and future trajectories. The exhibition presents 40 large-sized paintings that encourage discussion about the continent's inner conditions and its external perception.
Curatorial context
The project 'Mythos Europa' is a platform for discussing Europe's shared history and cultural identity, using figurative painting as its medium. Artist ANTOINETTE's 40 large-sized works delve into the mythology of 'Europa,' examining the continent's origins, its present state, and its future path. The exhibition highlights how the 'gestaltete Figur' (shaped figure) in European fine arts has served as a vehicle for significant messages across centuries, re-interpreted in different eras. It acknowledges the deep desperation and pain interwoven with Europe's beautiful cultural landscape, shaped by conflicts, struggles for power, and exploitation, which ultimately contributed to its development of art and culture. ANTOINETTE employs free association, inviting viewers to engage with subjective images and confront difficult emotions, historical past, and present mistakes. The exhibition frames Europe as standing at a crossroads, capable of either falling apart or emerging as a stronger, united force through reflection on its roots and strengths.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition is located at Museum Montanelli, Nerudova 13, 118 00 Praha 1. Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Further information and tickets can be found via the contact page link.
Mythos Europa key exhibition facts
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Venue
MuMo - Museum Montanelli
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 16, 2018 – Jun 30, 2018
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features paintings by ANTOINETTE, an artist associated with the 'Leipziger Schule' and a representative of the tradition of her teachers Heisig, Mattheuer, and Tübke. Since German reunification, ANTOINETTE has focused on the cultural identity of the European continent, resulting in an extensive body of work exploring these themes.
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