Delve into Professor Beneš’ Cabinet of Mysteries at Museum Montanelli, an exhibition designed to provoke wonder and contemplation. It thoughtfully juxtaposes Professor Vladimír Beneš's extensive entomological collection with a diverse array of artworks, videos, and unique collector's items. Visitors can experience imaginative creations by artists like Anna Zemánková and Roman Franta, alongside a rich display that explores the profound relationships between nature, art, and the wider universe.
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This exhibition invites viewers to explore the blurred boundaries between art, nature, and science through Professor Vladimír Beneš's entomological collection, displayed alongside artworks and videos from the Museum Montanelli's collection. It aims to inspire reflection on the deeper connections within the microcosm and macrocosm.
The exhibition 'Professor Beneš’ Cabinet of Mysteries' seeks to evoke astonishment by presenting a curated dialogue between Professor Vladimír Beneš's extensive entomological collection and various artworks, videos, and collector's items from the Museum Montanelli's holdings. It aims to inspire viewers to realize the deeper connections between nature, art, and the cosmos, highlighting the infinite variability and elemental potential of nature. The exhibition is spatially organized into distinct 'cabinets' and spaces. Upon entering, visitors encounter imaginative, nature-entwined works by Anna Zemánková and Roman Franta. A video by Jakub Nepraš, works by Keiko Koitabashi, Daniel Pešta, Paulina Skavová, Margot Margot, Jan Švankmajer, and Cornelia Renz are also featured. The central area displays Professor Beneš's private collection, including conceptual works by Anke Röhrscheid and Luboš Plný, alongside art objects and a seven-minute video of a brain operation. The Professor's lifelong entomological collection is prominently displayed, complemented by a collection of nature products, plants, and items for a 'Wunderkabinett.' A documentary film on Professor Beneš's neurosurgical work is screened in the museum's cinema. The exhibition encourages contemplation on humanity's desire to connect with nature and the universe, viewing multimedia objects, artworks, and natural artifacts as manifestations of the brain's complex perceptions.
The exhibition was intended to open on October 1, 2020, but due to pandemic concerns, it was decided to open it to the general public only after the threat of the pandemic ended. Specific opening hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 2 pm-6 pm, with other dates available by prior telephone agreement. More information regarding contact and location is available on the museum's website.
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