Czech-born Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939) is recognised as one of the most prominent artists of the Art Nouveau movement, producing iconic works including Gismonda; the artist’s first poster design for the actress Sarah Bernhardt.
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Czech Cubist Architecture comes to London
Czech National Trust (CNT) is bringing to London an Exhibition of unique Czech Cubist architecture introduced by its author Professor Arch. Zdenek Lukes and CNT also celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Launch of the Czech National Trust with live jazz and a reception.
Velehrad comes to Barnes
The Barnes Community Association informs about Velehrad in their Newsletter. Read more: http://www.barnes-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/BCA-Prospect-MAY-2017-final-Text.pdf
The Day of Czech Culture” in Birmingham on 1 June 2017
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in London will host a number of events on the occasion of awarding Czech artist, Pavel Brázda, the Artis Bohemiae Amicis Prize on the 1st of June 2017 in Birmingham. The main event of “The Day of Czech Culture” will…
Pavla and Lucia Sceranková: Surface Tensions 12 Apr 2017 – 11 Jun 2017
Pump House Gallery and Czech Centre London present an exhibition of new and existing work by sisters Pavla and Lucia Sceranková. The artists’ first major exhibition in the UK brings together a body of work reflecting the constellations of visual, material and conceptual references that inform…
I Want You To Be, written by Tomas Halik, is a finalist for the 2016 Foreword INDIES book of the Year Award in the Adult Nonfiction, Philosophy category
A letter sent to Mr Halik: Dear Mr. Halik, Congratulations. I Want You To Be is a finalist for the 2016 Foreword INDIES book of the Year Award in the Adult Nonfiction, Philosophy category. The winners will be announced during the American Library Association conference, June 22-27, 2017,…
Dvořák Society invites: Saturday, 8th April 2017 at Velehrad, 3.30pm Piano Recital by Patrick Hemmerlé
We are very fortunate that Patrick Hemmerlé has agreed to play to us after the formal part of the AGM. He has recorded Variations on a Theme of Schumann by Novák on the Orpheus label and when in Paris recently performed Pan, Op. 43 in preparation…
Cardinal Miloslav Vlk: Intimate confessions from his early years
The Czech Republic has lost one of its leading church dignitaries. Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, former head of the Czech Roman Catholic Church, succumbed to cancer at the age of 84. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his bravery during the communist years and his…
Summer University of Slovak Language and Culture
DATE: 2 July 2017 –21 July 2017 (arrival and registration 2 July 2017) VENUE: Bratislava TARGET GROUP: foreign applicants who are interested in studying Slovak language, history, and culture, compatriots living abroad, descendants of Slovaks living abroad, friends of Slovakia and Slovaks, Slovakists and students of Slavic…
Battersea Choral Society Presents Dvorák’s Stabat Mater
On Saturday 25 March members of Battersea Choral Society, with The Battersea Ensemble and world-class soloists, will perform one of the most beautiful and most moving pieces of music by Dvorák.