The Patrik Šimon collection comprises twenty thousand artworks and encompasses many centuries and many cultures. It is a rich source of knowledge for this astute art historian and collector, whose aim is to present to as wide a public as possible works of old masters in dialogue with cultures you would not expect to see represented in an exhibition of mediaeval madonnas and Baroque splendours.
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We are delighted and honoured that the Municipal Gallery of Litomyšl has taken over the works of the exhibited artists from the Museum Montanelli.
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In a series of paintings, assemblages, spatial objects and installations created in the last few years Daniel Pešta analyses the “evil gene” encoded in the deep essence of some individuals who fundamentally affect the fate of others. How is it possible that, after all the horrific experiences humanity has endured, evil is allowed to explode again and again with escalating ferocity?
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Dear art lovers,
From 23.12. to 2.1.2025 we have Christmas holidays. We look forward to seeing you again from the 2nd of January during normal opening hours. We wish you a merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you next year. Your Museum Montanelli
Czech TV filmed an interview with Professor of Neurosurgery Vladimír Beneš about medicine, bugs and life!
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We say goodbye to the most successful exhibition of recent years and look forward to meeting you in October together with twenty women artists who will talk about love.
We will take you through several years of important projects and exhibitions which we have presented in the Czech Republic. In due course you can look forward to more videos of our activities abroad and especially to the currently installed exhibition “The Professor Beneš’ Cabinet of Mysteries“ which, for the time being, remains a great secret.
“I don’t want to just store art in a depositary where nobody will see it. Personal relationships with artists mean more to me – talking about art and sharing and creating thematic projects.”
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The book presents the works of art that are to be found in the historical building of the National Theatre in Prague. In it you will find chapters dedicated to the history and restoration of the pictures hanging on the walls of the foyer of the theatre. The book contains a rich array of photographs and comes complete with a DVD containing conversations with the personalities involved in the restoration of the foyer.
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