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Discover Jiří Bielicki: Suspension – An Exhibition of Abstract Art at Museum Kampa

This compelling exhibition at Museum Kampa highlights Bielicki's distinctive "smokies" and "gravitabils" from the mid-sixties.

Delve into the art of Jiří Bielicki at Museum Kampa, showcasing his significant works from the 1960s to the 1990s. This presentation particularly emphasizes his groundbreaking period featuring unique "smokies" and "gravitabils." Bielicki was a key figure in Czech reductive art, aligning with trends like op-art, kinetism, and minimalism. Explore his sensitive creations that pushed boundaries during challenging times.

About Jiří Bielicki: Suspension at Museum Kampa in Prague

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases works from the 1960s to the 1990s by painter, graphic artist, and object designer Jiří Bielicki. It focuses on his creative period from the mid-sixties to the early seventies, including his unique 'smokies' and 'gravitabils'.

Curatorial context

Jiří Bielicki was a significant representative of the generation that emerged in the early sixties with a focus on reductive artistic creation, becoming one of the first members of the Concretests Club. Despite facing challenges during the communist regime, he continued to create in relative seclusion, developing a body of sensitive and concentrated work. His art aligned with contemporary trends like op-art, kinetism, concrete art, and minimalism, while also extending into applied arts and architecture. The exhibition at Museum Kampa specifically concentrates on Bielicki's creative output between the 1960s and his final works, with a particular emphasis on the late sixties and early seventies. This period is represented by his 'smokies' (smoke records on a foundation area) and 'gravitabils' (subtle volume forms made of colored foils cut with slits and hung in space). Bielecki's unique approach to space, movement, structure, and light, utilizing plastic and artificial materials, placed his work alongside influential European art groups such as GRAV, Zero, and Nul.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition was visited by 31,387 people. Ticketing information is not detailed on this page, but general museum admission likely applies. Further details would be available on the museum's official ticketing channels or website sections not provided here. It is located in the exhibition hall on the 2nd floor of the modern wing. Note: Visitor numbers do not constitute ticketing information for future visits. Please refer to the museum's main website for current admission policies and booking details. The provided information reflects past attendance and location within the museum for this specific exhibition. For current ticketing and admission policies, please consult the official Museum Kampa website or contact them directly. This page focuses on exhibition content and historical visitor data rather than current ticket sales or entry requirements.

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Museum Kampa
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From May 21, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Jiří Bielicki, curated by Ilona Víchová.
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