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Poslední obraz: An Exhibition Exploring Traditional Painting and Emerging Artists

Milena Slavická curated this project, confronting individual artistic approaches to painted canvas from 1997-1998.

The 'Poslední obraz' (The Last Painting) exhibition, held from December 1997 to February 1998, focused on the dynamic exploration of traditional painting. Curated by Milena Slavická, it featured a diverse group of emerging young artists testing the limits and potential of the painted form. This project provided a unique platform for different artistic approaches to converge and inspire discussion.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, curated by Milena Slavická, showcased emerging young artists who focused on the traditional medium of painting. It aimed to explore the possibilities and limits of the painted canvas through a confrontation of individual artistic approaches, with the title itself reflecting a humorous self-awareness.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Poslední obraz' (The Last Painting), held from December 18, 1997, to February 8, 1998, presented a project by Milena Slavická that focused on young, emerging artists. These artists turned their attention to the traditional medium of painting, with the exhibition seeking to test the limits and potential of the painted form. It provided a platform for the confrontation of individual artists and their approaches, with the title itself carrying a humorous reflection on their own endeavors. The exhibition featured a diverse group of artists including Karel Balcar, Jakub Dolejš, Roman Hudziec, Žubomíra Kmeťová, Kryštof Krejča, Jan Procházka, Milan Salák, Vít Soukup, Miloš Englberth, Tomáš Kubík, and Tilo. The project was realized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the Civic Association for the Support of Fine Art.

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The page mentions that admission is voluntary, implying it may have been free or donation-based, and that last entry is 30 minutes before closing. However, specific ticketing policies and prices are not detailed, and the general museum hours are listed as closed. Visitors are directed to a link for membership purchase and general contact information for map and details.

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