Křídla slávy: Exploring French and Central European Academic Figurative Painting

This exhibition explored the cultural connections between France and Central Europe during the last quarter of the 19th century and the first decade of the 20th century, highlighting France's significant influence on Czech culture. It presented contemporary works from prominent French and Czech collections in direct comparison, with Vojtěch Hynais serving as a key connecting figure.

The exhibition "Křídla slávy" (Wings of Glory) mapped the cultural context of France in the last quarter of the 19th century and the first decade of the 20th century, contrasting it with artistic creations in Central Europe. It underscored the significant influence of the then-French cultural center on the formation of culture within the Czech environment. Creative influences, parallels, and contacts of the Czech art scene connected with France were presented through a direct confrontation of contemporary works from both major French and Czech collections. Vojtěch Hynais, who worked in Paris for many years and served as a natural personal link between the giants of the Parisian art world and the Prague scene, was the central and key figure of the entire exhibition. Thematically, the exhibition focused on French and Czech academic figurative painting. The project was part of the official program 'Prague 2000 – European Capital of Culture' and was held under the auspices of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Culture of the Czech Republic. The exhibition was curated by Marie Mžyková.

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