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Michael Rittstein – Feet on the Table: A Figurative Painting Exhibition at Museum Kampa

Explore significant and new expressive works by Michael Rittstein in this unique painting collection.

Museum Kampa proudly presents "Michael Rittstein – Feet on the Table," an extensive exhibition celebrating the renowned Czech expressive figurative painter. This presentation gathers pivotal works from private collections, many making their public debut, alongside recent creations from the last three years. Visitors can experience a career-spanning look at Rittstein's impactful artistic contributions.

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Exhibition summary

Museum Kampa presents 'Michael Rittstein – Feet on the Table', showcasing a unique selection of key works from private collections alongside pieces created in the last three years. Many of these paintings are being publicly displayed for the first time, with some returning to the Czech Republic after decades abroad.

Curatorial context

Michael Rittstein – Feet on the Table' offers a distinct look at the prolific career of Michael Rittstein, a leading figure in Czech expressive figurative painting for nearly fifty years. The exhibition at Museum Kampa brings together pivotal works drawn from private collections, complemented by a selection of pieces executed within the past three years. A significant portion of the displayed paintings will have their public debut, while others, having resided in collections abroad for decades, will return to the Czech Republic for this presentation. Rittstein's influence on generations of painters is underscored by his seventeen-year tenure as head of the painting studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, where he also held the title of professor. His artistic contributions are recognized globally, with works featured in prestigious institutions such as the Albertina Museum in Vienna, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum in Bratislava, and the National Gallery in Prague, as well as numerous regional galleries across Bohemia and Moravia.

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Information about ticketing and admission is not detailed on this page. Visitors are directed to explore the exhibition details and potentially visit the museum's main website for further information.

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Venue
Museum Kampa
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Sep 12, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Michael Rittstein, a leading representative of Czech expressive figurative painting and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.
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