This exhibition delves into the profound changes photography underwent as an artistic medium in Czech art between 1990 and 2010. Influenced by political shifts and rapid digitalization, it questions the essence of 'photography' by showcasing new forms that push traditional limits. Discover the liberation of photography from technical constraints towards post-conceptual creation, reflecting its integration with other art forms.
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This exhibition explores the metamorphosis of photography as an artistic medium in the Czech Republic from 1990 to 2010, a period marked by political changes and technological advancements. It investigates new mutations of photography that often extend beyond its traditional boundaries, reflecting its democratization and divergence from modernist visions.
The exhibition 'Mutating Medium. Photography in Czech Art 1990–2010' delves into the profound changes photography underwent as an artistic medium within the dynamic Czech art scene over two decades. Influenced by sweeping political shifts and the rapid digitalization of image media, the exhibition questions the very essence of 'photography' as art in this period. It focuses on the emergence of new photographic forms and concepts that frequently push beyond established limits, illustrating the liberation of photography from its purely technical constraints and its transition towards post-conceptual creation. Thematic focus has shifted from mere reflection to more structured description, with photography adopting languages from poetry, sociology, psychology, and mass media. The exhibition captures this evolution through postmodern exaggerations, conceptual approaches of the 1990s, and contemporary works probing the core of photographic media. It also implies a metamorphosis in the perception of photography as a carrier of social and cultural content, as evidenced by its integration with painting, installation, and performance art. The exhibition features approximately 150 works by 20 artists and two artist pairs.
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