Culture
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Impetuous, infantile and scientific - Patrik Ouředník’s Europeana
Patrik Ouředník’s 2001 book Europeana: A Brief History of the Twentieth Century is one of the shortest and most fast paced histories of humanity's bloodiest century. A…
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Modern London author Lukáš Novotný: Miroslav Šašek is definitely an influence
Lukáš Novotný’s excellent book Modern London offers intricate, colourful illustrations of and entertaining text about many of the most iconic structures built over the…
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Jazz guitarist Rudy Linka celebrates 60th birthday
The acclaimed Czech Jazz guitarist and TV show host Rudy Linka celebrated his 60th birthday this Friday. The Prague-born musician defected to Sweden in 1980 and went on to…
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‘Velvet Retro’: historian Veronika Pehe on Czech pop culture, (anti)heroes, collective memory and…
Popular films, TV series and novels can profoundly shape a nation’s collective memory and cement the evolving historical master narrative. In her new book, ‘Velvet Retro…
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Exhibition of facemasks at Prague’s National Museum
The National Museum in Prague has launched an exhibition of home-made and designer facemasks, which have become a symbol of the nation’s fight against the coronavirus. The…
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Kalle – Leading Czech indie band go acoustic on latest release
Kalle, who have been stalwarts of the Czech independent scene since the middle of the decade, recently returned with a true treat for fans, the six-track mini album Songs…
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Božena Němcová’s home restored for bicentennial of “Babička” author’s birth
The central Bohemian home of writer Božena Němcová, known today as the “mother of Czech literature”, has been restored to its full glory to mark the 200th anniversary of…
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Czech musicians among cultural sectors most affected by coronavirus measures, DAMU/VŠE says
A research project mapping the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the Czech cultural sector – from the fine arts, to music and theatre – has just published its initial…
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Prague’s Loreto gets new bell chime for first time in more than century
After more than a hundred years, the historical bell chime at Prague’s Loreto Church is getting a new melody. The song, a Baroque Hymn, will be played on the 27-bell…
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Czech Comics from Ferda the Ant to Zátopek and Cecil’s Quest
For many years, comics in the Czech Republic was regarded as a genre for children. To this day, most people will probably associate it with the Four-leaf Clover, a popular…
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“A love letter to the city”: Amos Chapple on his stunning rooftop photos of Prague
High above street level, scores of magnificent statues gaze down over the historical centre of Prague. These rooftop figures – which normally go virtually unnoticed – are…
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Dvořák & Martinů Piano Concertos by Czech pianist Ivo Kahánek and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Czech pianist Ivo Kahánek and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra have received the highly acclaimed BBC Music Magazine’s Concerto Award for 2020. Their CD featuring the piano…
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