National Gallery to mark 230th anniversary with major surrealism and history exhibitions

The National Gallery Prague will mark the 230th anniversary of its founding this autumn with two major exhibitions, its director general Alicja Knastová said at a press conference on Wednesday.

One exhibition will focus on 90 years of Czech surrealism, while the other will explore the life and legacy of Queen Anna Jagiellon, who ruled around 500 years ago. Knastová said that fewer exhibitions will be held in Prague than in previous years, as the gallery can invest only a fraction of its usual budget.

The National Gallery will also take part in an exhibition at the Venice Biennale, presenting a joint project with the Slovak National Gallery in the Czech and Slovak Pavilion, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.