The 'AKNÉ' exhibition at Galerie Rudolfinum provides an in-depth look at contemporary Czech painting. It features works primarily from the Richard Adam collection, spanning from the mid-1980s to recent artistic output. Explore diverse currents, from the 'Tvrdohlaví' generation to art influenced by comics and street art, showcasing a rich spectrum of artistic expression.
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AKNÉ showcases a significant collection of contemporary Czech painting from the mid-1980s to the present day, with a particular focus on works from the last decade. The exhibition explores diverse styles and artistic movements within the Czech art scene.
The exhibition 'AKNÉ' presents a comprehensive collection of Czech painting, primarily focusing on works created from the mid-1980s to the present. Curated from the extensive collection of Richard Adam, it represents one of the most substantial compilations of contemporary Czech art available. The exhibition delves into various artistic currents, starting with the 'Tvrdohlaví' (Stubborn) generation, moving through the lyrical tendencies of the 1990s (Czech Abstraction) and the 'Bezhlavý jezdec' (Headless Rider) group, and reaching current painting influenced by comics, street art, and graffiti. The collection encompasses minimalist, conceptual, post-conceptual, geometric, and, to a lesser extent, realist works. Selected for display at Galerie Rudolfinum, the exhibition highlights 'classic' painting from the last decade, offering a focused presentation of works not previously exhibited together in Prague. It traces the development of painting from the mid-1990s, including Czech Abstraction, works by artists like Petr Písařík, Petr Pastrňák, Ivan Vosecký, and Jiří Černický. It also maps the painterly output of members of the Bezhlavý jezdec group, such as Bolf, Šerých, and Mančuška, alongside artists like Jakub Špaňhel, Milan Salák, František Matoušek's 'denim' paintings, and artists graduating from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague in the early 2000s. The exhibition broadly covers the youngest generation of artists, including members of the RAFANI group, Hošek, Girsa, and Šalanda.
The exhibition operates on a voluntary admission basis, suggesting that visitors may contribute what they wish for entry. The text indicates that visitors can return to view parts of the exhibition they did not have time to see. Last entry is permitted 30 minutes before closing time.
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