Adriena Šimotová: Vyjevování – Recent Works and Expressive Forms at Galerie Rudolfinum, Prague

Galerie Rudolfinum presents recent works by Adriena Šimotová from the period 2008-2010, showcasing her characteristic oscillation between different artistic and expressive forms. The exhibition features intimate artworks created using pastels and pure powder pigments on paper.

The small gallery at Galerie Rudolfinum hosts the latest works by Adriena Šimotová, specifically pieces from the last three years (2008-2010). The exhibition, titled 'Vyjevování,' highlights the artist's signature oscillation between various artistic and expressive forms. Within cycles such as 'Schoulení,' 'Nohy,' and 'Ruce,' Šimotová further develops her unique approach to frottage and drawing, utilizing pastels or pure powder pigments applied directly with her palms or fingers onto low-grammage calligraphic paper. In the 'Hlavy' series of drawings, which emphasize the medium of line, she applied dry powder pigment with short rods, reminiscent of Matisse's late work. The works, largely unseen until now, offer quiet and focused messages, representing a significant chapter in the oeuvre of an artist whose work is a substantial contribution to Czech visual art of the second half of the twentieth century. This exhibition was a joint project with Museum Kampa.

Admission to the exhibition was voluntary. The last entry was permitted 30 minutes before closing time. Visitors could return on another day to see the rest of the exhibition if they did not have enough time on their first visit. Specific opening hours for the exhibition are not detailed beyond general museum closure on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, implying it was open on other days of the week within standard museum hours that are not provided for this archived event. The address is Alšovo nábřeží 12, 110 00 Praha 1.