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Vladimír Janoušek Times: A Comprehensive Exhibition Exploring the Sculptor's Journey and the Motif of Time

Explore sculptor Vladimír Janoušek's artistic periods and his engagement with the profound motif of time.

The "Vladimír Janoušek Times" exhibition offers a deep exploration into the life and work of Czech sculptor Vladimír Janoušek (1922–1986). Visitors can trace his prolific output across distinct artistic phases, from crystalline forms to kinetic sculptures. This significant display highlights his fascination with the motif of time, drawing inspiration from poet František Halas. It presents a remarkable collection of rarely seen sculptures, objects, reliefs, and drawings.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition delves into the artistic journey of sculptor Vladimír Janoušek (1922–1986), showcasing his prolific output across different periods. It highlights his engagement with the motif of time, drawing connections to his favorite poet, František Halas. The display features a wide array of sculptures, objects, reliefs, drawings, and photographs, many of which are rare or previously unseen.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Vladimír Janoušek Times' offers an in-depth look at the significant Czech sculptor Vladimír Janoušek (1922–1986), a graduate of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and a co-founder of the art group UB 12. The exhibition explores the three distinct periods identified in his work by curator Karel Srp: crystals and growth, pendulums, and variable sculptures, all interconnected by the motif of time, inspired by his favorite poet, František Halas. The presentation, spanning three floors and designed by architect Dominik Lang, includes nearly two hundred works. Visitors will encounter sculptures, objects, and reliefs alongside drawings and photographs, as well as authentic furniture from Janoušek's villa. The exhibition highlights many rare and previously unseen pieces, offering a scale of presentation that was not possible during his lifetime or after 1990. The display is conceived as an interpretation, with sculptures placed on recycled exhibition panelling and furniture from Janoušek’s personal space, replacing traditional pedestals. Kinetic sculptures are also presented through video recordings. The exhibition also touches upon the artist's restricted public and exhibition activity during the period of normalization, and specific sections are named after his works and thematic explorations, such as 'Jugglers', 'Falls', and a 'forest of monumental dark moving figures'.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is presented as part of the museum's offerings. Visitors are directed to the museum's main ticketing information or general admission policies. Specific ticketing details for this exhibition are not provided on this page.

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Venue
Museum Kampa
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 1, 2020 – Jul 6, 2021
Artist line / attribution
Sculptor Vladimír Janoušek (1922–1986), with contributions from curator Karel Srp, exhibition architect Dominik Lang, and video creators Ivan Svoboda and Dominik Lang.
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