Josef Istler: A Key Figure in Czech Art Informel and Cobra Collaboration at Museum Kampa

This exhibition celebrates Josef Istler (1919-2000), a key figure in Czech art informel, known for his collaboration with Cobra. It showcases his diverse artistic range, from surrealist-rooted expression to abstract linear compositions and figurative works.

Josef Istler (1919-2000), a member of the Ra group and collaborator with the international Cobra movement, significantly contributed to establishing art informel on the Czech art scene. The exhibition at Museum Kampa explores the breadth of his artistic invention, spanning a wide array of styles. Visitors can expect to see works ranging from art informel pieces with origins in surrealist expression, to abstract linear compositions, and examples of his figurative work. The collection comprises paintings, drawings, and prints drawn from state-owned and private collections, primarily within the Czech Republic. The exhibition was curated by Iva Mladičová and was housed in the ground floor exhibition halls, the 1st floor of the modern wing, and the Stables building of Museum Kampa. It attracted 22,356 visitors.

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