Jindra Viková’s Madonna mia: A Retrospective Exhibition on Femininity and Contemporary Sculpture

This retrospective exhibition, 'Madonna mia', explores Jindra Viková's artistic perceptions of femininity, motherhood, and human emotionality. The exhibition reimagines traditional iconography, presenting the Madonna as a universal image of a woman in various life situations, infused with contemporary messages and a blend of humor and irony.

The selective retrospective exhibition 'Madonna mia' by Jindra Viková delves into the artist's long-held perceptions of femininity, motherhood, and human emotionality. The title itself, imbued with subtle ambiguity, reflects how the artist views these subjects, moving beyond a strict religious interpretation to embrace the Madonna as a universal image of a woman in diverse life scenarios. Viková portrays figures ranging from young girls to aging women, embodying experiences of love, care, empathy, as well as doubt, cunning, and defiance. She uses traditional iconography as a starting point, disrupting and reimagining it with a contemporary message. In her creations, the Madonna can transform into a woman facing everyday pressures, a mother balancing her own needs with her child's, or a symbol of deeper connection. Viková masterfully interweaves straightforward visual language with subtle or overt hyperbole, employing humor not to trivialize the themes, but to offer a liberating perspective for interpretation. Her 'Madonnas' can be simultaneously touching and ironic, noble and ordinary, showcasing the characteristic variability and playful approach that allows her to engage with her themes openly and without prejudice.

Opening hours are Tuesday 10:00–20:00 and Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00. Specific ticketing details beyond opening hours are not provided on this page.