Delve into the comprehensive artistic career of Jan Pištěk, a highly influential figure who helped shape the post-communist Czech art scene. This exhibition at the Royal Summer Palace traces his stylistic and conceptual journey from 1988 to 2025. Featuring key works from major collections and recent pieces, it showcases his focus on symbols, composition, and the philosophical aspects of painting.
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This exhibition at the Royal Summer Palace showcases the artistic journey of Jan Pištěk, a key figure in the post-1989 Czech art scene. It traces his evolution in style and conceptual approach through a selection of his prominent works from 1988 to the present.
The exhibition 'Jan Pištěk: Hidden Stories' delves into the artistic career of Jan Pištěk, an influential artist who helped shape the post-communist Czech art scene. Since the mid-1980s, Pištěk has focused on symbols, composition, technical process, and the philosophical aspects of painting, embracing a postmodern, cosmopolitan outlook. Graduating from Prague's Academy of Fine Arts, Pištěk later taught there for five years and was associated with the Behémót Gallery. His international experiences, including time in New York, significantly impacted his development. Beyond painting, he also worked as a costume designer for film and theatre, collaborating with his father, Theodor Pištěk, and the Forman Brothers' Theatre. This exhibition at the Royal Summer Palace traces his stylistic and conceptual journey, featuring key works from major collections and recent pieces, narrating his story from 1988 to the present.
Admission is free on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Regular admission is 160 Kč, with reduced rates of 80 Kč for students and seniors, and a family ticket for 320 Kč.
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