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AMNESIA Exhibition in Prague: Jiří Sozanský's Powerful Commemoration of Resistance

Discover an artistic tribute to brave cultural figures who defied totalitarian systems in 20th-century history.

Jiří Sozanský's AMNESIA project is a compelling exhibition dedicated to honoring cultural figures who confronted Nazism and communism. This significant artistic endeavor highlights their enduring courage and artistic quality against destructive regimes. Created with leading historians, it also marks the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, reminding us of bravery's necessity across historical periods.

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Exhibition summary

The AMNESIA project by Jiří Sozanský commemorates significant cultural figures who faced totalitarian regimes. The exhibition highlights their artistic quality and courage, serving as a reminder of bravery across different historical periods.

Curatorial context

Jiří Sozanský’s AMNESIA project is a profound artistic endeavor dedicated to commemorating selected cultural figures who stood against Nazism and communism during the 20th century. Beyond their artistic merit, these figures are recognized for their courage in confronting destructive totalitarian systems. The project symbolically represents a broad spectrum of individuals who endured similar fates, including Josef Čapek, Emil Filla, Milada Horáková, Záviš Kalandra, Jan Zahradníček, Jan Zajíc, Jan Palach, Ivan M. Jirous, Jiří Stránský, and Václav Havel. Created in cooperation with leading historians and Czech studies scholars, AMNESIA notably commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring value and necessity of bravery in any era, a theme that has consistently defined Jiří Sozanský’s artistic career. The exhibition's architectural design was handled by Josef Pleskot, with graphic design by Marek Jodas.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. Specific ticketing information is not detailed on this page, but visitor access appears to be part of general museum entry for the Municipal House.

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Venue
Municipal House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 16, 2016 – Jan 20, 2017
Artist line / attribution
The AMNESIA project is by Jiří Sozanský. It commemorates figures including Josef Čapek, Emil Filla, Milada Horáková, Záviš Kalandra, Jan Zahradníček, Jan Zajíc, Jan Palach, Ivan M. Jirous, Jiří Stránský, and Václav Havel. Exhibition architect was Josef Pleskot, and its graphic designer was Marek Jodas.
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