Czech museums return Nazi-looted art to Jewish owner's descendants
A Jewish businessman from Brno gave four paintings to the National Gallery Prague in an effort to be allowed to emigrate during World War II.
National Gallery Prague celebrates 227 years with free admission
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The roots of the gallery go back to efforts in the late 1700s to safeguard Bohemian art collections and educate the public.
Culture this week: Celebrate the Chinese New Year and Czech architecture
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Plus: listen to Czech opera or British indie singer Casey Lowry, watch Titanic, or celebrate Mozart's birthday.
National Gallery Prague to exhibit Czech masters Mánes and Brandl in 2023
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Other NGP exhibition planned for this year will display 19th century watercolors, and significant works from 1939 to the present day.
PHOTO GALLERY: From sculptures to street art – a guide to the Jan Palach memorials
The student protester died on Jan.19, 1969 three days after setting himself on fire in front of Prague's National Museum.
Culture this week: See the Bohemian crown jewels at Prague Castle
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Plus: watch Scandinavian films, listen to jazz greats or Czech alternative rock, and enjoy a Shakespeare comedy.
From Gloom to Bloom: Prague designers find beauty in chaos
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Illustrators Marek Ehrenberger and Andrea Falduda have launched a new collection that embraces periods of darkness and introspection.
DOX exhibitions explore identity and mental health through painting and virtual reality
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Alexander Tinei paints a mosaic of human bodies, while an interactive experience takes you out of the dark night of the soul.
Prague Castle hosts Open Day to kick off the new year
The Prague landmark will offer free access to its Museum of the Order of the White Lion, and officially reopen its art gallery, on January 1, 2023.
Portrait of the artist as a smoker: Last chance to visit a unique exhibition
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‘Amidst Smoke Circles: Portrait of a Modern Artist’ shows both Czech and international artists through the lens of a beloved vice.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
More banks to share ATMs, news on foreigner's health insurance monopoly, Prague metro stations turn 42, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec.19.
Holiday culture tips for Prague: Angelic art, a new 'Nutcracker,' and Christmas concerts
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Catch a restaging of 'The Nutcracker,' traditional Czech advent concerts, and nativity scenes from around the world.
This weekend in Prague: More holiday cheer and the fairy tale opera 'Rusalka'
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Plus: Cindy Lou Who reflecting on her life, veteran rockers Uriah Heep celebrate 50 years, and 1984 cult comedy Repo Man turns up at Ponrepo.
Statue of Putin goblin replaces controversial monument of Russian marshal in Prague
The statue will remain in Bubeneč for 30 days after which it will be auctioned off to raise money for weapons for Ukraine.
Czech culture this week: Sing along to Figaro or Karel Gott
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Plus: kaleidoscopes, tomography, art installations, and Let the Right One In.
20 holiday gift ideas from Czechia for every budget and style
Whether you go big or go small, shop local! Our gift guide aims to take the guesswork out of what to buy this year.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Workplace accidents, train strike in Austria, Kupka painting and other buzzworthy Czech headlines for Nov. 28, 2022.
