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GA-I-SU-RA: An Exhibition Exploring Petr Geisler's Calligraphy and Photography

Discover the diverse creative output of this Czech Japanologist, spanning expressive calligraphy, photography, and monumental inscription art.

The "GA-I-SU-RA" exhibition at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art offers a comprehensive look at Petr Geisler's significant artistic legacy. Explore his spontaneous calligraphy and evocative multi-exposure photography from 1980s Japan. A highlight includes his monumental inscription of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, reflecting his unique contribution to Czech-Japanese cultural ties.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art celebrates the diverse creative output of Petr Geisler (1949–2009), a significant figure in Czech-Japanese relations. It showcases his expressive calligraphy, multi-exposure photography from 1980s Japan, and his monumental inscription of the Buddhist Heart Sutra.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'GA-I-SU-RA' at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art is a comprehensive presentation of the lifelong creative output of Petr Geisler (1949–2009). Geisler, a Czech Japanologist, translator, journalist, calligrapher, photographer, and educator, made a unique contribution to the development of relations between the Czech Republic and Japan. The show features his spontaneous and expressive calligraphy, created during his "idle moments" between work, alongside his evocative multi-exposure photography from 1980s Japan. A significant highlight is his monumental inscription of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, which previously adorned a wall of the Metro Palace arcade on Prague’s Národní Street. This presentation aims to be the most extensive display of his works to date, illustrating the breadth and depth of his artistic legacy. The exhibition is housed at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, with visitor hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 19:00. The page also provides various site interaction elements such as sharing options, favorites, and contact forms, alongside newsletter subscription prompts and cart functionalities, which are not directly part of the exhibition's core details.

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The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00. Specific ticketing information is not provided on this page, but visitor hours are clearly stated.

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Petr Geisler (1949–2009) was a Czech Japanologist, translator, journalist, calligrapher, photographer, and educator.
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