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Discover Adolf Born: A Unique World – Engaging Exhibition at Museum Kampa

Explore Adolf Born's prolific career through his diverse works, including lithographs, animations, and iconic illustrations.

The 'Adolf Born: A Unique World' exhibition at Museum Kampa provides an extensive overview of the renowned Czech artist's creative journey. Visitors can delve into his distinctive artistic style, characterized by a playful humor and vivid use of color. Experience a rich collection spanning graphic art, book illustrations, and award-winning animated films, revealing Born's imaginative world-building.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at Museum Kampa presents a comprehensive cross-section of Adolf Born's prolific artistic career, showcasing his unique style through lithographs, pastels, watercolors, drawings, book illustrations, and animated films. It highlights his distinctive humor, expressive use of color, and imaginative world-building.

Curatorial context

Adolf Born (1930-2016) left an indelible mark on Czech visual culture with his communicable and intense art, comparable to that of Josef Lada. Throughout his career, Born produced thousands of works across various disciplines, gaining fame for his book illustrations, animated movies, cartoon humor, graphic art, drawings, stage, and costume designs. The exhibition at Museum Kampa offers a broad overview of his art, diverging from previous presentations. It begins with a rare collection of lithographs from the sixties, demonstrating his experimental approach to expression, composition, and playful sign usage. The display also includes pastels and watercolors that reveal his imaginative power and masterful handling of color and light, alongside Indian ink drawings of his travels, capturing his characteristic 'Born-like' humor. Visitors can also experience original book illustrations, including those for 'Mach and Šebestová' and Christian Morgenstern's poems, and view a projection of his award-winning animated films, offering a glimpse into his unrepeatable world filled with secrecy and dreams.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is accessible within Museum Kampa. Specific ticketing details are not provided on this page, but visitor numbers indicate significant public interest, suggesting it is a key attraction. Further information on admission would typically be found on the museum's main ticketing page or upon visiting the venue.

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Venue
Museum Kampa
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Apr 29, 2017
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the work of Adolf Born (1930-2016), a painter, cartoonist, caricaturist, and illustrator.
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