New gallery of children’s book illustration opens in Český Krumlov

A new gallery devoted to children’s book illustration opens to the public in Český Krumlov on July 1st. The so-called Palace of Illustration features nearly 800 original works from top European artists, curated from the private collection of publisher and collector Otakar Božejovský.

Previously housed in the town’s monastery, the collection now has a new home in the castle complex. Božejovský, co-founder of the Bohem Press publishing house, was recently honoured with the Gratias Agit award for promoting the Czech Republic abroad.