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Discover Tomáš Rajlich: The Sculptor's Early Works Exhibition at Museum Kampa

An insightful presentation of minimalist artist Tomáš Rajlich’s significant metal and plastic sculptures from the 1960s.

Museum Kampa delves into the formative period of Tomáš Rajlich, exploring his sculptural contributions before his renowned painting career. This unique exhibition features approximately three dozen sculptures made of metal and plastic, alongside a selection of geometric drawings. Visitors can trace the origins of his artistic journey during this focused presentation.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at Museum Kampa focuses on the early sculptural work of Tomáš Rajlich from the 1960s. It will showcase three dozen metal and plastic sculptures and several geometric drawings created before his exile in 1969.

Curatorial context

While widely recognized today for his minimalist painting, Tomáš Rajlich began his artistic journey studying sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. An exhibition held in the former stables of Museum Kampa in early 2025 will shed light on his significant sculptural output from the 1960s. The display will feature approximately three dozen metal and plastic sculptures, alongside several early geometric drawings, all dating from the period before he went into exile in the Netherlands in 1969. Tomáš Rajlich, who will celebrate his 85th birthday during the exhibition, was a founding member of the Concretists Club (Klub konkretistů) in 1967, alongside Jiří Hilmar, Radek Kratina, and Arsén Pohribný. After relocating to the Netherlands, he had a distinguished career as a teacher at the Academy in The Hague and collaborated with prominent galleries. He returned to the Czech Republic permanently in 2010. Museum Kampa previously hosted a comprehensive retrospective of his paintings in 2017.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing or admission is not explicitly detailed on this page, but the exhibition is presented by Museum Kampa. Visitors are advised to check the official museum website for current details.

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Venue
Museum Kampa
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 8, 2025 – Apr 21, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Tomáš Rajlich
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