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Jiří David: Hidden Image — A Pioneering Photographic Art Project Exhibition

Experience Jiří David's 'Hidden Image' project, an exhibition featuring split photographic portraits from 1991 to 1995.

Jiří David's 'Hidden Image' was a compelling art project realized between 1991 and 1995, spanning several countries including the Czech Republic, Germany, and the USA. This exhibition presented the artist's innovative photographic technique, which involved splitting portraits into two halves to create distinct new images. Viewers could delve into the extensive list of cultural, artistic, and political figures captured through this unique method.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases Jiří David's project, realized between 1991 and 1995 across multiple countries. It is founded on a photographic technique where portraits are split into halves, creating new images from the left and right sides of the face. The project features a comprehensive list of portrayed figures.

Curatorial context

The project by Jiří David, realized during the period of 1991–1995, spans across the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Austria, France, and the USA. It is founded on a distinctive method developed in the early 20th century, which involves dividing photographs of a face, while in negative, into two equal parts. This process yields two new pictures: a right-sided and a left-sided one. The exhibition documentation includes an extensive list of figures portrayed, encompassing a diverse range of personalities from the realms of art, politics, and culture. The exhibition was curated by Martin Dostál.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is listed under past exhibitions. General museum hours indicate it is closed. Last entry is strictly 30 minutes before closing time, and admission is voluntary. Further details on reaching the gallery and its address are provided.

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Venue
Galerie Rudolfinum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 22, 1995 – Aug 27, 1995
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the project by Jiří David, with figures portrayed including Lindsay Gordon Anderson, John Baldesari, Boris Becker, Václav Bělohradský, and many others, curated by Martin Dostál.
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