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Vlasta Prachatická: Portraits Exhibition at Museum Kampa, a Czech Sculpture Retrospective

Discover the artistry of Vlasta Prachatická, a renowned Czech sculptor focusing on her significant portraiture works.

Experience 'Vlasta Prachatická: Portraits', an insightful retrospective hosted at Museum Kampa, celebrating a pivotal figure in 20th-century Czech fine art. This exhibition examines Prachatická's unique approach to sculpture portraiture, highlighting her sensitive portrayals of prominent cultural and social personalities. Visitors can engage with her silent, reflective works, exploring the deep communicative bond between artist and subject.

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Exhibition summary

This retrospective exhibition at Museum Kampa celebrates the work of Czech sculptor Vlasta Prachatická, focusing on her significant contributions to the genre of sculpture portraiture. The exhibition explores the communicative and contemplative relationship between the artist and her subjects, often prominent figures from cultural and social life.

Curatorial context

Museum Kampa presents an exclusive retrospective exhibition dedicated to the artistic creation of the remarkable Czech sculptor Vlasta Prachatická. Born in 1929, Prachatická studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and was a member of the influential UB 12 group alongside artists such as Stanislav Kolíbal and Václav Boštík. Her primary focus has been sculpture portraiture, establishing her as a significant figure in Czech fine art from the latter half of the 20th century. The exhibition delves into Prachatická's sensitive portrayal of close friends and notable personalities from cultural and social life. Visitors can engage with her silent, contemplative works, which emerge from a dialogue-oriented relationship between the artist and those she depicted. This artistic expression offers a profound reflection on humanity, seeking, experiencing, and defending it through quiet introspection and self-scrutiny. The exhibition also highlights the spiritual dimension of such encounters for both the artist and the subjects, showcasing an open, obliging space maintained through connection and shared experience. Vlasta Prachatická has been an honorary member of the British Society of Portrait Sculptors since 2006.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is part of the general admission to Museum Kampa. Visitors are directed to the museum's official ticketing information for details on entry and booking procedures for the museum itself. The page does not specify separate ticketing for this exhibition, implying it is included with general museum access, but does not provide explicit pricing or booking links beyond general museum information which is not present on this page. Therefore, a specific ticketing summary cannot be provided beyond directing visitors to general museum entry policies.

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Museum Kampa
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 27, 2018
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Featuring the works of Vlasta Prachatická, a renowned Czech sculptor.
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