BATAstories
BATAstories is a sweeping documentary driven by the voices of ‘Batamen‘ worldwide, stories from Baťa-built towns, and reflections from Baťa’s descendants. It traces the extraordinary…
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World Between Us
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonWill Marie from a small town in the Czech Republic succeed by fulfilling her lifetime dream to conquer New York as a still photographer? Marie…
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Wolves, Folklore, and Family: Reading and Discussion with Zuzana Rihova
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonAcclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana Říhová joins Dr Kathryn Murphy (University of Oxford) for an informal evening of readings and discussion of her novel…
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Mr Nobody Against Putin
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonWhen Russia invades Ukraine, schoolteacher Pavel “Pasha” Talankin becomes an unlikely dissident. In a small industrial town, he is beloved by his students for his…
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Photos, AI, and the Truth in Between
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonHow do Sudek and Funke’s classic experiments with light and form resonate in today’s digital and AI-driven world? Martin Barnes (V&A) and artist Barbora Trnková…
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Stories and Tasters from Evie Harbury’s Bohemian Kitchen
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonJoin Evie Harbury, food stylist, chef, and debut author, and Lou Kenney, a fellow cookbook author and food stylist, for a festive evening of Czech…
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Living Large + Kids Art Workshop
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonBen loves two things more than anything: cooking up amazing dishes and jamming with his band. But when he realises his love of food has…
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Semafor: The Birth of Pop Culture in Prague’s 1960s
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonBursting into the 1960s with wit, charm, and a rebellious spirit, Prague’s Semafor Theatre became a beacon of creativity behind the Iron Curtain. The unforgettable…
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Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonBook launch conversation with Daniela Spenser, chaired by Jana Burešová Join us for a compelling evening with historian and anthropologist Daniela Grollová Spenser, as she…
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Czech Documentary Now: The Other One
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonMarie-Magdalena Kochová’s debut portrays 18-year-old Johana’s internal struggle between her dreams and her duty to her family, highlighting her silent self-sacrifice and the overwhelming weight…
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Design and Transformations: An Outdoor Photographic Exhibition by Vojtech Veskrna
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonThis outdoor exhibition by photographer Vojtěch Veškrna complements Design and Transformation. Stories of Czech Design 1990–2020, on view at the Czech Centre’s Bouda Gallery. Installed…
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Build London in 3D! A Hands-On Model-Making Workshop for Kids
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonEver wanted to build your own city? In this exciting hands-on workshop, young creators (ages 7+) will bring London to life—one building at a time!…
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Architecture for a Non-Precarious Future: Voices from Emerging Practice
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonHow can we drive a progressive transformation of architectural culture to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future? This panel discussion brings together curators…
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The Embrace as a Symbol of Closeness
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonAn Exhibition of posters from the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, founded in 1946, is one of the…
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Women in Focus: Sara Polak
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonThe guest of the next edition of the Czech Centre’s Women in Focus series will be Sara Polak, an archaeologist, evolutionary anthropologist, and technology innovator…
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From Print to Virtual: Czech Designers Pushing Boundaries
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonJoin us for a high-energy showcase of contemporary Czech graphic design, featuring 12 (TBC) UK-based designers presenting their work in a dynamic, timed format—20 slides,…
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Women in Focus: Juliet Vopěnka Navrátilová
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonThe next edition of the Czech Centre’s Women in Focus series takes a unique turn—this time delving into the deeply personal and spiritual. Juliet Vopěnka…
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Understanding the Roots of Populism in Central Europe and Beyond
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonHow have rural uprisings and peasant movements shaped modern Central and Eastern European history—and what can they reveal about populism today? In The Last Peasant…
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Pioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha, Teige, Sutnar, and Šašek
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonThe history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped…
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Identity: A Czech Graphic Design Love Story
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonFrom New York to Prague: Nicholas Lowry’s Journey Through Czech Identity Renowned NY-based auctioneer and passionate collector Nicholas Lowry embarks on a captivating journey across…
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Women in Focus: Lenka Petráková
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonCzech Centre’s Women in Focus series returns this March, once again exploring the field of architecture. After an inspiring evening with world-renowned Czech-born architect Eva…
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When Poetry Crosses Languages and Borders: A Czech and British Poetry Evening
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonJoin us for an evening where poetry transcends languages and borders, featuring renowned poets Petr Hruška (Czech Republic), Christopher Reid, and Kathryn Gray (UK). This…
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Czech Documentary Now: War Correspondent
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonHeartfelt radio reports from a steadfast, award-winning war correspondent provide a close view of the resilient daily lives of Ukrainian civilians who remain rooted in…
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Celebrating Jan Svěrák’s 60th: Double Oscar Classics on Screen
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonFeaturing Oil Gobblers and Kolya, with an intro by producer Eric Abraham. In 1997, Czech filmmaker Jan Svěrák and UK-based producer Eric Abraham captivated the…
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Holocaust Memorial Day: The Hungarian Dressmaker
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonMarika, a Hungarian widow dressmaker, shelters a little Czech Jewish boy in her home on the Slovak-Hungarian border during the turbulent years of WW2 and…
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Artist Talk with Markéta Slaná
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonMarkéta Slaná is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores digital landscape and the compulsion to consume excessive amounts of negative digital content. She investigates the…
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Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light & Kids Art Workshop
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London11-year-old Tony, who glows, is kept indoors by his overprotective parents. His lonely life changes when Shelly, neglected by her ballerina mum, moves in next…
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