Culture
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Protest singer Karel Kryl’s iconic songs reflect the spirit of 1968
On August 21, Czechs marked the 56th anniversary of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia. The oppressive atmosphere of the time is reflected in the music of Karel Kryl.
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My dream was big enough to get me there: Pianist Tomáš Kačo on his outstanding success
Tomáš Kačo grew up in a small flat with 11 siblings and a broken piano. But he made it to the Berklee College of Music. He talks to Petr Dudek about his road to success.
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Video projections of historic events in St. Jacob’s Church in Brno
The Church of St. Jacob in Brno, one of the country’s most valuable late Gothic buildings, recently reopened to the public after 3 years of extensive repairs.
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Film Waves recreates battle outside Czechoslovak Radio
The newly released film Waves, inspired by the true story of a group of journalists from the radio’s foreign service section, focuses on Czechoslovak Radio in 1968.
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The night that changed everything: Menzel and Forman recall the 1968 invasion
On August 21, 1968 Soviet-led Warsaw Pact troops invaded Czechoslovakia. The late Jiří Menzel and Miloš Forman share their personal memories of that fateful night.
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Legs out of Water: Provocative artist Kurt Gebauer makes people take notice
A small pond in Jeseník is attracting plenty of attention. Kurt Gebauer, a provocative Czech sculptor and painter, selected it for one of his latest public installations.
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Vítězslava Kaprálová: the Czech prodigy composer and conductor
Vítězslava Kaprálová was born into a musical family; her father was even a pupil of Leoš Janáček, providing her with a strong foundation for success.
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Anniversary of the Week
August 19, 1902: First amateur photography club founded in Prague
World Photography Day is observed annually on August 19th and on this day in 1902 the first amateur photography club was founded in Prague.
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Prague’s Letní Letná contemporary circus festival is back with breathtaking performances!
The 21st edition of the Letní Letná festival, which showcases contemporary circus, kicked off with a breathtaking performance by the French artistic ensemble Akoreacro.
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The inspirational 20th century Czech composer Vítězslava Kaprálová and her April Preludes
The eighth part of our video series Czech Music Greats is devoted to Vítězslava Kaprálová, a hugely talented Czech composer and conductor, who died at the age of just 25.
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Anton Raphael Mengs: a native of Ústí nad Labem who taught Francisco Goya
Anton Raphael Mengs, one of the most prominent artists in 18th century Europe was born in Ústí nad Labem. We take a closer look at his connection to this region.
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Anniversary of the Week
August 11, 1899: Birth of Jindřich Štyrský, avant-garde artist of European importance
Jindřich Štyrský, a Czech painter, photographer, graphic artist, publisher, writer, poet, and stage designer for the Liberated Theatre, was a man of boundless talent.
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