Designed to Belong: Modernism, Industry and Community
Belonging is not accidental - it is designed. This panel explores how architecture shapes belonging, not just by providing shelter, but by structuring everyday life.…
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BATAstories
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonBATAstories 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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The Queen and the Playwright: A Royal Visit at the Prague Castle
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonThe photographs by Czech photographer Alan Pajer capture the historic and intimate atmosphere of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Czech Republic, which took place 30 years…
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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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