Prague visit

I found the city of prague visually stimulating, from the domes and spires of the grand palaces and chapels, the breath-taking view from the infamous Charles bridge, to the old fashioned trams running across the cobbled streets past traditional tourist shops and cafes. This image was taken from the roof of museum kampa looking out onto the City, The chair installation is huge in scale and sits on the river as if it is its rightful home! I found it to be a huge juxtaposition, contrasting such ancient landmarks, with contemporary modern art.


Museum Kampa was established following the 1989 revolution as a gift to Prague from Meda and Jan Mladek. The Sova Mill in the heart of the City was reconstructed to create a layered open space, a haven for a huge collection of 'Central European Art' created by Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish and Yugoslavian artists dating mainly from the 60's and 70's. In each room, the eye is entertained by sculptures, drawings, paintings, installations and photographs. I was mesmorised by the sheer variety of context, materials and subject. Downstairs I was met by digital moving imagery, upstairs; wooden carvings reminiscent of the dark ages.



This image depicts one of my favourite rooms within the museum. The space was light and airy, and yet cleverly full with metal towers, sculpture, perspex reflective art, with the walls showcasing contemporary minimalist works resemblent of the cubist period.


"If a nation’s culture survives, then so too does the nation."
Jan Mládek

For further history and exhibition gallery images, visit http://www.museumkampa.cz