the Prague Spring, as well as the subsequent protests and demonstrations against the communist regime. His photographs provide a unique perspective on these historical events, showing the emotions and struggles of the people involved. The upcoming photo book, titled “Stifled City,” aims to bring recognition to Karel Bucháček’s work and shed light on his life … Read more
“It would be best if everyone became their own guide,” artistic director Markéta Fantová says about the extensive program of the Prague Quadrennial, which began last Thursday and will last until Sunday, June 18. The program of the world exhibition of scenography and theater design has 300 items and includes exhibitions, performances, discussions and workshops. … Read more
The Rock for People festival in Hradec Králové, which ended on Sunday evening, advanced to a higher league this year. He welcomed 37,000 people, increased the budget from 100 to 200 million crowns and precisely handled the technically demanding performance of Muse. At the end, the British rockers played a show of Hollywood parameters. On … Read more
During the third day of Rock for People, the visitors demonstrated their loyalty to the genre that the Králové Hradec festival has in its name. Only a fraction of the crowd that rioted during the performance of American Papa Roach arrived at the British stalwarts of intelligent pop called The 1975. The night from Friday … Read more
Thursday’s first day of the Rock for People festival culminated with a concert by the American numetal band Slipknot, who perform mainly in horror masks. Thousands of fans arrived, some wearing t-shirts with the band’s logo. Slipknot rewarded them with their typically aggressive sound and show supported by projection and pyrotechnic effects. If you have … Read more
Aimless walks are not for him, he prefers to go on foot for hundreds or even thousands of kilometers long. Extreme endurance and traveler Petr Kosek goes on his expeditions very lightly, with a maximum of six kilos on his back. “The equipment for a weekend is the same as for a three-month trek,” he … Read more
Old hits and newer songs were played by the famous German hard rock band Scorpions this Wednesday for thousands of fans in Brno. The audience started rioting as soon as they saw the five musicians. She tuned it up with the song Gas in the Tank, published only last year. Songs followed Make it Real … Read more
The era of simple opposites is coming to an end, claims Prague’s National Gallery. Her new permanent exhibition in the Trade Fair Palace focuses on Czech art from 1939 to 2021 and, in addition to top works, presents those from the hidden corners of the depository. Ones that the institution once bought more for ideological … Read more
Out of dozens of applicants, only a handful advanced. The competition for the completion of Vítězné náměstí in Prague 6 entered the finals with the five best proposals. The jury will select the winner in September, until then the public can comment on the proposals. The face of Kulaťák was determined 100 years ago by … Read more
A horse-riding trip, a meeting with former colleagues or a return to a beloved place. “We are ready to fulfill various wishes, but people at the end of their lives want to experience rather ordinary things – to see someone they can’t, visit their birthplace or the place where they got married with their partner,” … Read more