The Ministry of Culture praised Tomáš Dvořák for the development of Czech puppet theater, and the book illustrator Květa Pacovská for her contribution to the visual arts. Viktor Rudiš received the prize for architecture, connecting the Brno architectural scene with the Prague and Liberec ones.
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“This year’s awards are an expression of appreciation for artists whose works have enriched Czech culture not only in our country but also in the world. However, this year is exceptional: it runs in the shadow of a pandemic,” said Minister of Culture Lubomír Zaorálek (CSSD). In recent years, the State Prizes and the Prizes of the Ministry of Culture have been presented at a gala evening on the New Stage of the National Theater. This year, due to the global coronavirus pandemic and measures against the spread of the disease, they were handed over to the laureates individually, the ministry added.
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State prizes are awarded for literature and translation work, the Ministry of Culture Prizes for contributions in the field of theater, music, fine arts and architecture, and for contributions in the field of cinematography and audiovisual. The prize consists of a diploma and a cash award of 300,000 crowns.
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