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Discover the 'Last Painting' Exhibition at Rudolfinum Gallery: Emerging Artists and the Medium of Painting

This past exhibition explored contemporary art, highlighting young talent and artistic dialogue around painting's possibilities.

The 'Last Painting' exhibition at Rudolfinum Gallery brought together a selection of young, emerging artists. It focused on a deep exploration of painting as a traditional medium, inviting a fresh perspective on its inherent possibilities. Curated by Milena Slavická, this project fostered vital dialogue among the participating artists, examining their creative practices in a contemporary context.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcased young, emerging artists who focused on the traditional medium of painting. It aimed to examine the possibilities of painting and foster a dialogue among the artists, with the title humorously reflecting on their creative practice.

Curatorial context

The 'Last Painting' project highlighted emerging artists dedicated to the traditional medium of painting. The exhibition sought to explore the inherent possibilities within this artistic form and create a platform for artists to engage in mutual confrontation and dialogue. The title itself was conceived as a humorous commentary on the artists' own creative activities and their engagement with painting in a contemporary context. The exhibition was presented in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and The Civil Association for the Support of Art, with Milena Slavická serving as the curator.

Admission and ticket notes

Last entry to the exhibition was strictly 30 minutes before closing time. Admission was voluntary, allowing visitors to return on another day to see part of the exhibition. The gallery is noted as closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which is consistent with this being a past exhibition.

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Venue
Galerie Rudolfinum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 18, 1997 – Feb 8, 1998
Artist line / attribution
Artists featured include Karel Balcar, Jakub Dolejš, Roman Hudziec, Žubomíra Kmeťová, Kryštof Krejča, Jan Procházka, Milan Salák, Vít Soukup, Miloš Englberth, Tomáš Kubík, and Tilo.
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