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Václav Bláha: An Interdisciplinary Exhibition Exploring Václav Havel's Legacy at Museum Montanelli

This special presentation honors Václav Havel's legacy, reflecting on Czech history through Bláha’s interdisciplinary art.

Museum Montanelli presents the Václav Bláha exhibition, a thoughtful exploration coinciding with Václav Havel's 80th birthday. Visitors can engage with interdisciplinary artworks that delve into Havel's profound ideas and the complex historical period he navigated. The collection offers a unique perspective on the totalitarian era, fostering a deeper understanding of Czech history and artistic expression.

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Exhibition summary

This multimedia exhibition at Museum Montanelli explores the work of Václav Bláha, coinciding with the 80th birthday of former Czech president Václav Havel. The exhibition reflects on Havel's ideas and the times in which he lived, highlighting Bláha's interdisciplinary approach.

Curatorial context

Museum Montanelli launches its new exhibition season with a focus on the work of Václav Bláha, presented on the occasion of what would have been the 80th birthday of former Czech president Václav Havel. This exhibition is part of the Václav Havel Library’s HAVEL@80 program and aims to involve viewers in celebrating Havel's memory, honoring his ideas, actions, and lifelong struggle for freedom, while reflecting on the times in which he lived and continue to live. The exhibition curator emphasizes the interdisciplinarity of Bláha’s work, noting that it serves as a reflection of life during the totalitarian era prior to 1989. Several of Bláha's paintings are expected to be borrowed from institutions like the National Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art in Roudnice nad Labem, as well as from private collectors, to document this aspect of his artistic output.

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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.

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MuMo - Museum Montanelli
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Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Sep 14, 2016
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Václav Bláha
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