The exhibition "Agitace ke štěstí" (Agitation for Happiness) at Rudolfinum Gallery explores Soviet socialist realist art through a distinct historical lens. This curated selection of paintings, many known from mid-century publications, encourages a re-examination of an influential art movement. Visitors can delve into the visual display complemented by period music and a documentary on Soviet history, providing rich context.
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This exhibition presented Soviet socialist realist art from a historical perspective, focusing on paintings. Originally shown in Kassel and St. Petersburg, the Rudolfinum presentation curated by Petr Nedoma emphasized works familiar from late 1940s and 1950s publications. The exhibition aimed to provide a historical distance from this art movement.
The exhibition 'Agitace ke štěstí' (Agitation for Happiness) delved into the realm of Soviet socialist realist art, presenting a curated selection of paintings with a distinct historical viewpoint. Initially developed for exhibitions in Kassel and St. Petersburg, the presentation at Galerie Rudolfinum, conceived by Petr Nedoma in collaboration with other curators, specifically highlighted painted works. Many of these pieces were previously known to visitors through their appearance in publications from the late 1940s and 1950s. This exhibition offered an opportunity to re-examine Soviet socialist realist art with the benefit of historical perspective. Complementing the visual display, the exhibition incorporated period music and a four-part documentary film about Stalin by Hartmut Kaminsky. This film served not only as a biography but also as a comprehensive lesson on Soviet history, providing crucial context for the art on display. The exhibition was realized in cooperation with the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, with curatorial input from Hubertus Gaßner, Joseph Kiblitsky, Jevgenija Petrova, and Petr Nedoma. The architectural design and graphics for the exhibition were handled by Emil Zavadil.
Admission is voluntary. Last entry is permitted 30 minutes before closing. Visitors can return at another time to complete their viewing if they lack sufficient time during their initial visit.
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