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SUMMARY:BATAstories
DESCRIPTION: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 rise of Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa – the visionary cobbler’s son who transformed a small-town workshop into a global industrial shoe empire. \nDirected by the master documentarist Peter Kerekes\, the film weaves together three strands: Baťa’s memoir (narrated by Bolek Polívka)\, a reflection on the birth of modern global capitalism\, and a mosaic of personal stories. \nSpanning Europe\, South America\, Africa\, and Asia\, BATAstories moves between past and present\, blending archival and contemporary footage. From the industrial city of Zlín to purpose-built communities across the world\, it reveals a bold social experiment where factories became towns and employees became stakeholders. \nAt once intimate and expansive\, BATAstories is a vivid exploration of ambition\, ideology\, and the human stories behind a global empire. \nDir. Peter Kerekes\, France\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, 2018\, 78 min\, English subtitles / With Bolek Polívka and Zuzana Stivínová
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/batastories/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:History,Movies
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SUMMARY:World Between Us
DESCRIPTION:Will Marie from a small town in the Czech Republic succeed by fulfilling her lifetime dream to conquer New York as a still photographer? \n\nMarie Tomanová travelled from Mikulov to the USA as an au pair\, and today she shoots campaigns for fashion brands such as Nike\, Instagram\, or for the fashion magazines such as Vogue CS. However\, her name is better known abroad than in her native country\, which provided few opportunities for the young painter. Paradoxically\, it was only in New York\, far from home\, that she was able to grow up and find herself – a transition greatly supported by Marie’s partner in professional and personal life\, art historian Thomas Beachdel. Tomanová touches the world in a different way\, with a rush of positive emotions\, an immediate connection\, acting as a medium through which the energy of the portrait-sitter passes. Directed by fellow Czech expatriate Marie Dvořáková\, a Student Academy Award winner\, the film is both a tender portrait of friendship and a reflection on ambition\, identity\, and the search for home. Through the story of the two Maries\, World Between Us explores the fragile space between worlds\, showing that home is not always a place but a feeling of connection\, belonging\, and self-discovery. \nMarie Dvořáková\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia 2024\, 90 min\, English subtitles   \nBest Cinematography Award at the 24th Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival\nMarie Dvořáková was born in Jablonec nad Nisou\, and after studying directing at FAMU\, she went on to study for a master’s degree at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She now lives and works in the USA. Her short film Who’s Who in Mycology (2016)\, for which she won a student Oscar in Hollywood\, opened the door to a big world for her. \n\nAdmission: £5\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe screening is an accompanying event to the exhibition Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography\, presented at the Vitrínka and Bouda Galleries and in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, running from 20 January to 13 March 2026.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/world-between-us/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Films
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SUMMARY:Wolves\, Folklore\, and Family: Reading and Discussion with Zuzana Rihova
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana Říhová joins Dr Kathryn Murphy (University of Oxford) for an informal evening of readings and discussion of her novel Playing Wolf\, a contemporary tale set in the Czech countryside. \nA couple move from Prague with their young son to a remote village in the hope of repairing their failing marriage. As they attempt to settle in\, they encounter a closed community shaped by unspoken rules\, strange coincidences\, and fragments of local folklore. Using the familiar tale of Little Red Riding Hood\, subtly woven into the narrative\, the story illuminates themes of vulnerability\, trust\, and hidden menace. \nBlending psychological insight with folkloric resonance\, Playing Wolf explores how myths and inherited stories continue to influence behaviour and relationships in the present day. The conversation will reflect on the role of folklore and fairy-tale motifs in the novel\, and on how quiet tensions within families and communities can slowly transform lives. \nZuzana Říhová studied Czech language and literature and comparative literature at Charles University in Prague. She has published a collection of poetry\, Pustím si tě do domu (I’ll Let You in My House)\, and a novella\, Evička (Little Eve). \nAlex Zucker’s translations include novels by Magdaléna Platzová\, Jáchym Topol\, Bianca Bellová\, Petra Hůlová\, and Tomáš Zmeškal. He has also translated plays\, subtitles\, young adult and children’s books\, poems\, philosophy\, art history\, and an opera. \nKathryn Murphy is Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oriel College\, Oxford\, where she writes about and teaches seventeenth-century literature. Her book\, Robert Burton: A Vital Melancholy is forthcoming from Reaktion. She studied Czech literature at the University of Glasgow\, and reviews Czech fiction for the Times Literary Supplement. \nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook Here \nZuzana Říhová will also appear in Oxford the day before\, on Wednesday 4 March 2026\, for a special event at The Queen’s College exploring poetry in translation alongside a reading from Playing Wolf. The Oxford evening will include discussion\, a book signing and refreshments. Free entry. More info
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/wolves-folklore-and-family-reading-and-discussion-with-zuzana-rihova/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Literature
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SUMMARY:Mr Nobody Against Putin
DESCRIPTION:When Russia invades Ukraine\, schoolteacher Pavel “Pasha” Talankin becomes an unlikely dissident. In a small industrial town\, he is beloved by his students for his humor\, creativity\, and care. But as patriotic lessons\, military drills\, and state propaganda take over classrooms\, Pasha begins filming. \n\nOver two years\, he covertly documents the transformation of the school into recruitment grounds for war\, children drawn into the machinery of indoctrination\, and colleagues silenced under new repressive laws. What emerges is a gripping\, intimate portrait of life under a tightening regime and one man’s quiet courage. Haunted by his past and risking everything\, Pasha exposes the erosion of truth and the resilience of those who dare to resist from within\, even at great personal cost. \nDavid Borenstein\, Pasha Talankin\, Denmark\, Czech Republic\, Germany\, 2025\, 90’\, English subtitles \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe screening commemorates the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for peace and justice. \nIn collaboration with the Danish Embassy in London. \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mr-nobody-against-putin/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:Photos\, AI\, and the Truth in Between
DESCRIPTION:How 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 take us on a journey from analogue photography to generative technologies\, exploring how images can shape perception\, desire\, and belief. With writer and critic Diane Smyth chairing\, the discussion blends history\, contemporary practice\, and a dash of mischief\, asking what photography can – and can’t – tell us about reality in a world overflowing with pixels\, filters\, and synthetic visions. \n\nAbout the speakers: \nMartin Barnes is Senior Curator of Photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum\, London (V&A). He began working there in 1995 after gaining an MA in Art Museum Studies from the Courtauld Institute of Art. His special interests include early processes\, cameraless and experimental photography\, industry\, photography exhibitions and museology\, nature and the environment. Martin has built the V&A collection\, conceived the Photography Centre\, and is currently lead curator for the digitisation and research project for the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) collection at the museum. He has curated numerous exhibitions with books\, including: Twilight: Photography in the Magic Hour (2006); Shadow Catchers: Cameraless Photography (2010);Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography (2011); Curtis Moffat: Experimental Photography and Design 1923-1935 (2016); Camera-less Photography (2018); Into the Woods: Trees in Photography(2019) and Maurice Broomfield: Industrial Sublime (2021). \nDiane Smyth is Editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photoworks Annual. She also teaches History and Theory of Photography at the London College of Communications\, University of the Arts London\, and has given talks and workshops for institutions such as London School of Economics\, King’s College London\, and Magnum Photos. Diane has written about photography for publications such as The Guardian\, FOAM\, Trigger\, Apollo\, and The Art Newspaper\, and contributed essays to many photography catalogues and monographs. She originally studied for a BA in English Language and Literature at the University of Birmingham\, graduating with a First and the Tibbatt’s Memorial Prize. She also holds an MA in Modern Literatures in English from Birkbeck College\, University of London\, taken while working full time. @dismy \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe talk is an accompanying event to the exhibition Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography\, presented at the Vitrínka and Bouda Galleries and in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, running from 20 January to 13 March 2026.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/photos-ai-and-the-truth-in-between/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Stories and Tasters from Evie Harbury’s Bohemian Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join Evie Harbury\, food stylist\, chef\, and debut author\, and Lou Kenney\, a fellow cookbook author and food stylist\, for a festive evening of Czech flavours and storytelling to celebrate the launch of Evie Harbury‘s first cookbook\, My Bohemian Kitchen. \nEvie’s Bohemian kitchen bridges the Czech Republic of her heritage with her home in East London\, inspired by long summers at her grandmother’s mill in South Bohemia. Her book celebrates Czech food and culture through seasonal\, sustainable\, and simply delicious recipes – from beer snacks to goulash and cakes – all infused with the warmth of Czech hospitality. \nAt this special pre-Christmas event\, Evie will demonstrate three traditional recipes: Marinated Cheese (Nakládaný Hermelín)\, Rum Truffles (Rumové Kuličky)\, and Hot Spiced Wine (Svařák). Guests will enjoy tastings\, take part in a Q&A\, and have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book. \nExperience the flavours and stories of a Bohemian Christmas – a perfect seasonal celebration of food\, family\, and culture. \n“Your book is terrific. As someone whose family history is a little similar to yours\, I found your grandmother’s story extremely interesting. I have reconnected with my Czech roots\, bought a flat in Prague\, am learning the language\, and am learning to “cook Czech”. Your book will guide and inspire me and it is beautifully written and produced. Congratulations and I wish you every success with your future Bohemian endeavours!” \n “I am really looking forward to your upcoming cookbook\, finally a book about Czech cuisine. My family comes from Czechia and we live in Sydney\, Australia. I cannot wait to explore your recipes” \nMy Bohemian Kitchen\, A nostalgic guide to modern Czech cooking\nby Evie Harbury\, Murdoch Books\, 2025\, 208 pg\nGBP £20.00 \nAbout Evie Harbury\nEvie Harbury is a Bohemian-British food stylist\, chef and recipe writer. Brought up between Bath\, England and Tábor\, Czech Republic\, by an eccentric epicure of a father and an avant-garde\, baking British mother\, Evie is now an East London-based Bohemian. Evie divides her time between her London Fields home where she bases herself for filming and commercial work and her “chalupa” (cottage) in South Bohemia\, where she grows vegetables\, cooks for neighbours\, eats goulash and writes. Her television and cookbook credits include work with household names such as Dame Mary Berry\, Mary McCartney\, Rosemary Shrager and Tom Kerridge. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stories-and-tasters-from-evie-harburys-bohemian-kitchen/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature
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SUMMARY:Living Large + Kids Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ben loves two things more than anything: cooking up amazing dishes and jamming with his band. But when he realises his love of food has made him the biggest kid in class\, he decides it’s time for a change. With the help of his friends\, his mum\, and a few wild kitchen experiments\, Ben sets out to get fit\, impress Klára\, and maybe win her heart. From sizzling pans to pounding drumbeats\, every day is a new adventure. Living Large is a tasty\, tuneful\, and laugh-out-loud animated story about friendship\, music\, and finding the recipe for feeling great. \nKristina Dufková\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, France 2024\, 80’\, In Czech with English subtitles\nCast: Hugo Kovács\, Tatiana Dyková\, David Novotný\, Klára Melíšková\, Jiří Bartoška \nContrechamp Jury Award\, Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024\nBest European Children’s Film\, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024\nNominated for the European\, Academy Awards for Best Film and Best Animated Film\nCzech Republic’s entry for the Academy Awards\nThe film will be screened in Czech with English subtitles \nFollowed by an art workshop for children. Suitable for 6+\n\nAdmission: £7 (+Evantbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe film is included in the Czech That Film 2025 film collection.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/living-large-kids-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:Semafor: The Birth of Pop Culture in Prague’s 1960s
DESCRIPTION:Bursting 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 duo of Jiří Suchý and Jiří Šlitr brought Czechoslovakia its first wave of modern pop\, offbeat humour\, and a form of rebellion that spoke a language different from that of official power and the media. Their songs became the soundtrack of a generation and a symbol of cultural resistance. In this special event\, music historian and author of Suchý & Šlitr\, Semafor 1959–1969\, Pavel Klusák\, and Jiří Šlitr’s daughter\, Dominika Křesťanová\, share stories\, rare insights\, and the cultural legacy of a duo who defined an era\, and the rebellion that stole a language for its own game. \n\n\n\n\nThis event also marks the recent release of Pavel Klusák’s book Suchý a Šlitr: Semafor 1959–1969 (Host\, 2024\, 456 pages\, ISBN 978-80-275-1813-5)\, which explores the rise of Semafor and its cultural impact during a decade of change. The book\, awarded the Egon Erwin Kisch Prize for non-fiction\, offers a vivid portrait of the duo’s creative world and their lasting influence on Czechoslovak popular culture. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+ Eventbrite fee)\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/semafor-the-birth-of-pop-culture-in-pragues-1960s/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Literature
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War
DESCRIPTION:Book launch conversation with Daniela Spenser\, chaired by Jana Burešová \n\nJoin us for a compelling evening with historian and anthropologist Daniela Grollová Spenser\, as she discusses her new book Echoes of Exile: A Family’s Odyssey through the Holocaust and Cold War. \nBlending personal history with political insight\, Spenser traces three generations of her family across some of the most turbulent chapters of the 20th century: from the devastation of the Holocaust and wartime imprisonment\, through the vibrant intellectual and political life of 1960s Czechoslovakia\, to the trauma of exile after the 1968 Soviet invasion. At the heart of the story are her mother\, translator Ruth Tosková\, and her stepfather\, editor and journalist Vladimír Tosek\, whose lives intertwined with prominent figures such as Jiří Pelikán and the émigré journal Listy. \nThe book—published in Czech by Argo (2025) and in English by the University of Alabama Press (2025)—offers a deeply human perspective on survival\, displacement\, and the shifting relationship between political exiles and Czech society after 1989. \nThe conversation will be chaired by Jana Burešová and will open a window into how private lives intersect with history on a global scale. \nAbout the author:\nDaniela Spenser is a fellow at CIESAS (Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social) in Mexico City. She is also the author of The Impossible Triangle: Mexico\, Soviet Russia\, and the United States in the 1920sand Stumbling Its Way Through Mexico: The Early Years of the Communist International. \nSupported by the BCSA. \n\nAdmission: 5 (+ Eventbrite fee)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/echoes-of-exile-a-familys-odyssey-through-the-holocaust-and-cold-war/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:History,Literature
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SUMMARY:Czech Documentary Now: The Other One
DESCRIPTION:Marie-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 of living for others. \n\nEighteen-year-old Johana has always been the dependable one—the quiet anchor in a family consumed by caring for her younger sister\, Rósa\, who has severe autism. As she nears high school graduation\, Johana faces an impossible choice: remain in her small Czech hometown to help her overburdened parents\, or finally step out of the shadows to study psychology and build a life of her own. \nIn her poignant feature debut\, director Marie-Magdalena Kochová crafts an intimate\, unflinching portrait of a so-called “glass child”—a sibling rendered nearly invisible by the needs of another. Through quiet observations and close-ups that reveal volumes in a single glance\, The Other One captures the silent struggle between love and self-preservation\, duty and identity. \nWinner of the MDR Film Prize for Outstanding Eastern European Documentary at DOK Leipzig 2024\, the film sheds light on the hidden toll of caregiving on young people\, offering a voice to everyone who has ever felt unseen. The Other One is not merely a coming-of-age story; it is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to choose yourself. \nDir. Marie-Magdalena Kochová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, 87 min\, 2024\, Eng. subt.   \n\nAdmission: 5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/czech-documentary-now-the-other-one-tickets-1550514463499?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/czech-documentary-now-the-other-one/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Films
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SUMMARY:Design and Transformations: An Outdoor Photographic Exhibition by Vojtech Veskrna
DESCRIPTION:This 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 in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, the series offers a visually rich\, behind-the-scenes look into twelve Czech companies where design plays a central role in shaping both products and identity. \n\nVeškrna’s photographs move beyond polished final outcomes to focus on the environments\, materials\, and people that define contemporary Czech design. His lens captures the quiet rhythms of daily production\, the tactile beauty of traditional techniques\, and the innovation driving forward-thinking industries—from porcelain workshops and textile printers to medical technology and game development studios. This body of work reveals design as a living process—deeply rooted in craft\, constantly evolving\, and inseparable from the cultural and industrial landscape it inhabits. \nCoorganised by the Czech Centre London and the Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design in Prague UMPRUM. Supported by the Moravian Gallery Brno. \nFoto Vojtěch Veškrna\, Mmcité \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/design-and-transformations-an-outdoor-photographic-exhibition-by-vojtech-veskrna/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Photography
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SUMMARY:Build London in 3D! A Hands-On Model-Making Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Ever 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! \nYou’ll start by choosing an iconic London building\, from towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks. Using pre-cut templates\, glue\, and a bit of imagination\, you’ll construct your own detailed 3D paper model. Whether you’re a first-time builder or a paper craft pro\, there will be designs for all skill levels! \nOnce your masterpiece is complete\, we’ll combine everyone’s models to create a giant cityscape— a chorus of buildings shaped by many hands and voices. Watch as London takes shape right before your eyes! And at the end\, you’ll take your creation home\, carrying a piece of the city and its story with you. \nJoin us for an exciting mix of creativity\, teamwork\, and hands-on building. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Led by Lukáš Novotný\, an illustrator\, architect\, designer\, and author of Modern London\, shortlisted for the British Book Design Award. \nAdmission: £10 per child\nBook Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-london-in-3d-a-hands-on-model-making-workshop-for-kids-tickets-1309886619139?aff=oddtdtcreator \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London in collaboration with the Czech School without Borders London. \nPart of London Festival of Architecture
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/build-london-in-3d-a-hands-on-model-making-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Children,Events in London,Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T210000
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SUMMARY:Architecture for a Non-Precarious Future: Voices from Emerging Practice
DESCRIPTION:How can we drive a progressive transformation of architectural culture to create a more sustainable\, inclusive\, and resilient future? This panel discussion brings together curators and emerging architects from the UK and across Europe to share their perspectives on evolving professional landscapes and alternative models of practice that challenge the status quo.​ \n\nThe conversation will explore diverse strategies employed by these innovative practices\, including Edit Collective (UK)\, a feminist architecture collective dedicated to design and research projects that challenge societal norms; collcoll.cc (CZ)\, a collaborative collective emphasizing cross-sectional collaborations and fostering innovative architectural solutions through collective engagement; and LLRRLLRR (Estonia/UK)\, an experimental practice integrating sustainability and circularity into architectural design. Additionally\, the discussion will feature insights from a UK-based curator and writer known for her perspectives on architecture and design\, Vicky Richardson.​ \nChaired by Helena Huber-Doudova\, a curator at the National Gallery Prague and editor of “Architecture for a Non-Precarious Future: Notes on Practice\,” which builds upon the Czech presentation at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition\, La Biennale di Venezia—”The Office for a Non-Precarious Future\,” created by Eliška H. Pomyjová\, D. Neuhäusl\, and Jan Netušil.​ \nBy amplifying diverse voices and sharing actionable insights\, this event aims to spark dialogue and drive change in architectural practice.​ \nPanelists: Sophie Williams (Edit\, UK)\, Vicky Richardson (curator\, UK)\, Krištof Hanzlík (collcoll.cc\, CZ)\, Roland Reemaa / Laura Linsi(LLRRLLRR\, UK/EST). Chair – Helena Huber-Doudová (curator\, National Gallery Prague\, CZ) \n\nAdmission: £5\nBook Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/architecture-for-a-non-precarious-future-voices-from-emerging-practice-tickets-1309534435749?aff=oddtdtcreator \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London\, part of the London Festival of Architecture.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/architecture-for-a-non-precarious-future-voices-from-emerging-practice/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Events in London
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SUMMARY:The Embrace as a Symbol of Closeness
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition of posters from the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival \n\nThe Karlovy Vary International Film Festival\, founded in 1946\, is one of the oldest film festivals in the world and the most important cinematic event in Central Europe. Every year\, the picturesque West Bohemian spa town of Karlovy Vary hosts hundreds of filmmakers from around the world while offering audiences the chance to see more than 200 films\, including world premieres in the festival’s official selection and other programme sections. The festival regularly welcomes some of the biggest stars of international cinema. \nAlthough KVIFF is a prestigious Category A festival\, it stands out for its open and friendly atmosphere\, which makes it exceptionally welcoming to ordinary filmgoers. This unique spirit is often reflected in the festival’s visual identity\, which has been exclusively designed by Prague-based Studio Najbrt since 1995. Each year\, this renowned Czech design studio gives the festival’s visuals a new and original form and a clear theme. \nThe symbol of the festival’s 59th edition is closeness\, represented by the simplest yet most eloquent of human gestures – the embrace. \nKVIFF 59 will take place in Karlovy Vary from 4 to 12 July 2025 \nAuthor of visual identity: Zuzana Lednická \nIn collaboration with: Aleš Najbrt \nPhotographer: Václav Jirásek   \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7 \nThis exhibition is part of From Karlovy Vary\, With Art\, the Czech Centre’s series celebrating the cultural legacy and creative spirit of Karlovy Vary through contemporary art\, design and cinema — including the tribute screening Jiří Bartoška In Memoriam: Shadows of a Hot Summer (1 July) and the group exhibition They All Met in Karlsbad\, on view at the Vitrínka Gallery from 11 July.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-embrace-as-a-symbol-of-closeness/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Women in Focus: Sara Polak
DESCRIPTION:The 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 whose work bridges the humanities and cutting-edge AI research. \nPolak is a co-founder of the Mobilis Institute and the blockchain educational platform ShellProof\, a Visiting Research Fellow and part-time lecturer at the University of Oxford\, and leads the CCHAOS Research group at the Faculty of Information Technology\, Czech Technical University. Her focus lies in the digitisation of cultural heritage and the simulation of civilisational dynamics. Having spent much of her career in the UK and the USA tech sectors\, Polak is passionate about connecting modern technologies with the humanities. She has been named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30\, was recognised as a Top Innovator (2022)\, and received the Business Revolution Award from the UK Department for International Trade. She believes that only through education and interdisciplinary collaboration can humanity fulfil its potential — and perhaps one day survive on Mars. She explores these ideas through the Civilisational Resilience think tank\, which she co-founded. \nIn her talk Archaeology and AI: the last hope for our survival?\, Sara Polak will explore how civilisational resilience — the ability of societies to endure\, adapt\, and thrive through both crises and everyday pressures — increasingly depends on the synergy between technology and the humanities. She will examine how artificial intelligence and archaeology can enrich our understanding of past societies and offer strategies for a more sustainable future. By combining AI-driven archaeological research with humanistic insight\, we can preserve cultural heritage\, learn from historical adaptations\, and help shape ethical\, resilient technologies for generations to come. \nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-focus-sara-polak-tickets-1372620447709?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-in-focus-sara-polak/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Conferences,Events in London,Health,Seminars,Society,Women,Women's Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T210000
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SUMMARY:From Print to Virtual: Czech Designers Pushing Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Join 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\, 20 seconds per slide. From print to animation\, experience design to virtual reality\, and 2D to 3D\, these creatives are pushing the boundaries of graphic design across disciplines. \n\nPart of Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design exhibition\, this event highlights Czech designers working in the UK and explores how identity both shapes and is shaped by design. Each speaker will share their unique perspective—whether through their creative process\, personal journey\, or the evolving relationship between culture and design. \nNo long lectures—just bold ideas\, striking visuals\, and fresh insights in a rapid-fire format. Whether you’re a designer\, creative thinker\, or simply curious about the stories behind contemporary Czech graphic design\, this is an event you won’t want to miss! \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nParticipating artists:\nJáchym Bouzek is a visual artist working across animated film and interactive video design for immersive live performances. His collaborative projects have been featured at the Barbican Centre\, l’Odéon Paris\, the West End\, and Broadway. He experiments with blending traditional and digital techniques to push the boundaries of storytelling.\nwww.jachymbouzek.com | Instagram: @jachymbouzek \nFilip Havlena is a freelance graphic designer specializing in the intersection of technology and brand identity. A graduate of University of the Arts London\, he has collaborated with studios such as Accept & Proceed\, Systems Studio\, and FIELD.IO. His strategic and utilitarian approach connects timeless design principles with emerging technologies to shape modern visual identities.\nwww.filiphavlena.com | Instagram: @filiphavlena \nKarolina Krupickova is the co-founder of Studio Basic\, an art director\, and a design educator. Her practice focuses on creating visual identities within cultural discourse. She has lectured at the School of Visual Arts in New York and regularly teaches at the University of East London.\nstudiobasic.london \nLy Leova is a London-based Czech-Vietnamese mixed-media director\, illustrator\, and 3D artist. A graduate of Camberwell College of Arts\, Ly was nominated for the 2023 Future 50: Founders and Freelancer Awards by the University of the Arts London. Her work combines 3D\, 2D\, motion capture\, and XR to create playful\, immersive narratives inspired by Vietnamese heritage\, street culture\, and pop aesthetics. Clients include Red Bull\, Rick’s Retro\, and FCB London.\nlyleova.com | Instagram: @ly.leova \nAnna Niklova is an illustrator\, graphic designer\, animator\, and printing specialist at Central Saint Martins\, where she runs the Risograph workshop. Her work blends hand-drawn 2D animation with playful visual narratives in print and publishing. She has illustrated several children’s books for Czech publisher Meander and exhibited in Prague\, London\, and New York.\nwww.annaniklova.com | Instagram: @anickart \nLukáš Novotný is a London-based illustrator and graphic designer originally from Prague. With a background in architecture and civil engineering\, his work focuses on cities and urbanism. His recent books Modern New York and Modern London have received international recognition. Clients include Aloft Hotel\, The Office Group\, and Rizzoli International. Lukáš also works as Events Manager at the Twentieth Century Society.\nwww.lukasnovo.com | Instagram & LinkedIn \nJiří Močička is a Czech-British experience design director based in London. He has designed products and services for global brands including Sony\, Samsung\, Goldman Sachs\, and Unilever. Jiří is the founder of GIVE™ and 9V™\, with a focus on Design at Scale™ that drives impactful delivery across systems.\nwww.givetm.co | wheresjiri.cc | LinkedIn \nRadim Peško is a graphic artist and typographer working across type\, editorial\, and exhibition design. He is the founder of RP Digital Type Foundry and a visiting professor at ÉCAL Lausanne and ISIA Urbino. His work has been commissioned by institutions and brands such as Documenta\, Frieze\, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam\, and Jay-Z. He also co-curated the 26th and 27th Brno Biennial.\nwww.radimpesko.com \nJana Vodičková is an interpretive exhibition designer with a background in graphic design. Based between London and Brno\, she works on freelance projects in both countries\, drawing on the cultural influences of each to inform her practice.\nwww.janavodickova.com \nLukas Vojíř is a London-based artist and director blending 3D\, motion\, VFX\, and graphic design. He is the co-founder of XK Studio\, known for its experimental\, research-led visual work. His projects span artistic and commercial work\, including clients like Apple\, Nike\, Google DeepMind\, and the London Symphony Orchestra.\nInstagram | LinkedIn | Email: lukas@xk.studio \nDagmar Zvonickova Fredholm is the co-founder and director of Identity Designers\, a multidisciplinary design studio established in London in 2017. The studio focuses on crafting strong identities through design and storytelling\, with a global portfolio spanning various scales and sectors. In 2022\, Dagmar and her business partner Ivana launched Novavita Design\, a material lab exploring sustainable material innovation using predominantly recycled ingredients and waste.\nwww.identitydesigners.com | www.novavita.design\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dagmarzvonickova/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zvonickova/?originalSubdomain=uk\nhttps://www.facebook.com/zvonickovadagmar/ \n——– \nThis is an accompanying event to Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design exhibition at the Vitrínka Gallery and Bouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\, running from 28 February till 30 June 2025.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/from-print-to-virtual-czech-designers-pushing-boundaries/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Design,Events in London
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SUMMARY:Women in Focus: Juliet Vopěnka Navrátilová
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Navrátilová\, author\, shamanic practitioner\, Blue Badge guide\, and anthropology student\, shares her transformative journey from illness and emotional struggle to healing and empowerment. Through sensitivity\, ritual\, and connection\, she redefines what it means to thrive in today’s world. \nAbout Juliet Vopěnka Navrátilová\n\nJuliet left the Czech Republic at 19 and spent two decades in London after a few years in Berlin. Her lifelong sensitivity\, once a burden\, became a strength during a deep “alchemical journey of metamorphoses.” This is also the subtitle of her second book\, Cesta (ne)mocné Londýňanky (The Journey of a Power(less) Londoner)\, which explores trauma\, healing\, and shamanic calling. Her London life included work in Wandsworth prison and as a Blue Badge guide. With degrees in Social and Medical Anthropology from Goldsmiths and UCL\, her study focused on consciousness\, ecofeminism\, and ritual. Her first book\, Myslet srdcem (Thinking with the Heart)\, became a Czech bestseller. About the Theme of the Evening – An Empath’s Journey from Rags to RichesIn this edition of the Czech Centre’s Women in Focus series\, Juliet Vopěnka Navrátilová offers a profoundly personal and spiritual reflection on living with extreme sensitivity. Her “shamanic illness” became the turning point that redirected her path—from illness and emotional struggle to healing\, empowerment\, and purpose. In this context\, “rags to riches” refers not to material wealth but to emotional\, mental\, and spiritual abundance gained through self-understanding. \nThrough travels in Latin America and participation in shamanic ceremonies\, Juliet saw her empathic nature as a gift rather than a burden. Empaths—highly sensitive\, neurodiverse individuals—often absorb others’ emotions unconsciously\, leading to exhaustion and illness. She now helps others reconnect with their intuition and inner power by embracing her sensitivity. As a shamanic practitioner\, she also energetically cleans homes and spaces. Her journey is one of transformation through ritual\, awareness\, and heart-centred connection. \nwww.thinkingwiththeheart.com\nwww.mysletsrdcem.cz
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-in-focus-juliet-vopenka-navratilova/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Alternative Medicine,Events in London,Health,Religion and Spirituality
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Roots of Populism in Central Europe and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:How 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 War: Violence and Revolution in Twentieth-Century Eastern Europe (Princeton University Press\, 2025)\, historian Jakub Beneš uncovers the forgotten waves of rural unrest that reshaped politics in the era of the world wars. He will be joined by leading historians Mark Cornwall and Claire Morelon to discuss his book’s fresh perspective on twentieth-century Czech and broader European history\, as well as its relevance for understanding today’s political divides. \n\nThe Last Peasant War: Violence and Revolution in Twentieth-Century Eastern Europe \nPrinceton University Press\, 2025 \nSPEAKERS:\n \nJakub Beneš is Associate Professor in Central European History at University College London\, School of Slavonic and East European Studies. The Last Peasant War is his second book. He is also the author of the award-winning Workers and Nationalism: Czech and German Social Democracy in Habsburg Austria\, 1890-1918 (Oxford University Press\, 2017). Born in California to Czechoslovak parents\, Beneš has lived and worked in the UK since 2012. \nMark Cornwall is Emeritus Professor of Modern European History at the University of Southampton. His books include The Devil’s Wall: The Nationalist Youth Mission of Heinz Rutha (2012) about the Czech-German relationship in the early 20th century. The Czech playwright Jan Mocek has turned The Devil’s Wall into a play – Wandervogel – and it is being performed this year in Prague\, Brno and Nitra.  In 2022\, the Czech Academy of Sciences awarded Mark Cornwall the Palacký Medal for Merit in the Historical Sciences for his work on Czech history. He is now writing a history of treason in the late Habsburg Empire\, and also researching the Czechoslovak security police in the last years of communism. \nClaire Morelon is Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Manchester. She is the author of Streetscapes of War and Revolution: Prague\, 1914-1920  (Cambridge University Press\, 2024). She was awarded the 2020 Stanley Z. Pech Prize by the Czechoslovak Studies Association for an article on the requisition of church bells during the First World War. Prior to coming to Manchester\, she held research fellowships at the University of Oxford and the University of Padua. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-the-roots-of-populism-in-central-europe-and-beyond-tickets-1292570536269?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/understanding-the-roots-of-populism-in-central-europe-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Pioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha\, Teige\, Sutnar\, and Šašek
DESCRIPTION:The history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped visual culture worldwide. This event explores the lasting impact of Alphonse Mucha\, Karel Teige\, Ladislav Sutnar\, and Miroslav Šašek—visionaries whose innovations continue to inspire designers today. \n\nMucha\, the pre-eminent exponent of Art Nouveau\, revolutionized visual culture in Belle Époque Paris with his iconic theatre and advertising posters\, laying the foundation for modern graphic design\, whileTeige\, a key figure of the European avant-garde\, redefined book design through bold typography and geometric compositions. Sutnar pioneered modern information design\, creating user-friendly communication systems that remain relevant today\, and Šašek’s beloved This is… series of illustrated city guides reshaped how generations of children experienced the world. \nCurator Tomoko Sato (Mucha Foundation)\, Peter Zusi (The Integrity of the Avant-Garde\, Karel Teige and the Biography of an Ambition\, Legenda 2024)\,Adrian Shaughnessy (graphic designer and RCA senior lecturer)\, and Lukáš Novotný (designer and illustrator) will shed light on how these Czech designers helped shape modern visual culture through a series of illustrated presentations\, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. \nTomoko Sato has been curator of the Mucha Foundation since 2007\, overseeing its exhibition and research programs. Formerly curator at the Barbican Art Gallery (Barbican Centre)\, London\, she has curated a wide range of exhibitions examin- ing the art\, architecture\, design\, and photography of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries\, with a long-standing interest in the artistic and cul- tural cross-fertilization between East and West. Her publications include Japan and Britain: An Aesthetic Dialogue\, 1850–1930 (Lund Humphries\, 1991)\, The Wilde Years: Oscar Wilde and the Art of His Time (Philip Wilson\, 2000)\, Mucha (Taschen\, 2015)\, Alphonse Mucha Photographs (Mucha Foundation Publishing\, 2018)\, and Le Pater: Le Grand Oeuvre d’Alphonse Mucha (Édition de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais\, 2023). \nPeter Zusi is Associate Professor of Czech and Comparative Literature at the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies\, where he also serves as Vice Dean for Research in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Peter’s research spans various disciplines\, including Czech and German literature and culture from the 18th through 21st centuries\, Central European intellectual history\, Czechoslovak film and photography\, Slovak literature\, theory of literary and visual avant-gardes and modernism\, philosophy of history\, Critical Theory\, and the intersection of literature and architecture. He is also the author of the recently published The Integrity of the Avant-Garde: Karel Teige and the Biography of an Ambition (Cambridge\, England: Legenda\, 2024). \nAdrian Shaughnessy is a graphic designer\, writer\, educator and publisher. A senior lecturer at the RCA\, he also works as an independent design consultant. His book How to Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul has sold 80\,000 copies and been translated into multiple languages. He is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale and a regular contributor to leading design journals. He co-founded Unit Editions\, publishing acclaimed design books\, and has authored monographs on Herb Lubalin\, Ken Garland\, Paula Scher\, Vaughan Oliver\, FHK Henrion and Lance Wyman. \nLukáš Novotný is an illustrator\, graphic designer and author. His background is in the world of civil engineering and architecture\, and most of his illustrations and design work relates to architecture and cities. His latest book\, Modern New York\, won 2024 Communication Arts Awards while his first book\, Modern London\, was shortlisted for the British Book Design Awards. His work was featured on BBC Radio London\, TimeOut London\, Czech Television\, Londonist\, Grand Designs magazine\, Outsider and more. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThis is an accompanying event to Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design exhibition at the Vitrínka Gallery and Bouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\, running from 28 February till 30 June 2025
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pioneers-of-graphic-design-mucha-teige-sutnar-and-sasek/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Design,Events in London,Illustration
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SUMMARY:Identity: A Czech Graphic Design Love Story
DESCRIPTION:From New York to Prague: Nicholas Lowry’s Journey Through Czech Identity \n\nRenowned NY-based auctioneer and passionate collector Nicholas Lowry embarks on a captivating journey across the Czech Republic\, uncovering the visual and cultural threads that define Czech national identity. Swapping the auction house for adventure\, Czech-American Lowry—instantly recognizable in his signature tartan suit—travels from the vibrant streets of Prague to the design-rich cities of Zlín\, Litomyšl\, Brno\, and Pilsen. Along the way\, he delves into the legacies of visionary figures like Tomáš Baťa\, Josef Váchal\, Alfons Mucha\, and Ladislav Sutnar\, while also indulging in one of the country’s greatest exports—Pilsner beer. \nHis exploration takes unexpected turns\, from South Moravia’s vineyards\, where he examines the artistry of wine labels\, to the scenic hiking trails marked by the Czech Tourist Club’s innovative wayfinding system. Lowry also connects with today’s leading graphic designers\, including Petr Babák\, Martin Pecina\, and Aleš Najbrt\, bridging past and present in Czech visual culture. \nBut this journey is more than just an exploration—it’s personal. As he traces the evolution of Czech design\, Lowry uncovers a piece of his own history: his great-uncle founded the Primeros factory in Prague\, a story intertwined with the nation’s graphic identity. Through humor\, curiosity\, and a collector’s keen eye\, he offers a fresh perspective on what shapes a country’s visual soul. \nKateřina Mikulcová\, Petr Smělík\, Czech Republic 2024\, 85 mins \nUK Premiere\n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/identity-a-czech-graphic-design-love-story-tickets-1248206973659?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/identity-a-czech-graphic-design-love-story/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Design,Events in London,Films
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SUMMARY:Women in Focus: Lenka Petráková
DESCRIPTION:Czech 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 Jiřičná in September 2023\, we are delighted to welcome Lenka Petráková\, Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects. \n\nThroughout her career\, Lenka has explored architecture through engineering\, design\, and legal frameworks\, shaping her holistic approach to the built environment. She condensed 20 years of study into just 13\, balancing full-time work and education. This dual perspective has enabled groundbreaking academic projects and informed her professional practice\, particularly in leading projects atZaha Hadid Architects. A key milestone was The 8th ContinentⓇ – Ocean Cleaning and Research Station\, which reinforced her commitment to sustainable architecture. Her research focuses on evolving design strategies for sustainability\, explored in her PhD\, and decarbonising construction through legal and procurement strategies at King’s College London. \nShe will discuss the challenges of pushing beyond societal limits on ambition\, the importance of a strong support network\, and the drive that fuels her continuous pursuit of knowledge and innovation. \nLenka Petráková\n\nAssociate\, Zaha Hadid Architects \nBefore joining Zaha Hadid Architects in 2017\, Lenka gained international experience in New York\, Vienna\, and Bratislava. She specialises in design development and technical coordination across residential\, hospitality\, and office projects. Currently\, she is  Lead Architect for the Le Schuylkill refurbishment in Monaco\, overseeing design\, planning\, and team management. \nHer expertise spans Europe\, America\, Asia\, and the Middle East. She has played a key role in major office projects in China\, including Taikang Headquarters (Wuhan)\, OPPO Headquarters (Shenzhen) and CECEP (Shanghai)\,]\, focusing on planning\, technical coordination\, and interior design. \nLenka completed her PhD in 2024 on Design Inspired by Nature. Her passion for sustainability has earned her prestigious awards\, including the 2020 GRAND PRIX AWARD from the Jacques Rougerie Foundation and the 2022 Peace Prize from The International Peace Committee. Her work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale\, the UN Ocean Conference\, and 2020 Dubai Expo. \nShe holds degrees in Civil Engineering\, Architecture\, and Urban Design from the Slovak University of Technology and a Master’s from the University of Applied Arts. In 2023\, she is pursuing Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at King’s College London\, reinforcing her commitment to guiding projects from concept to completion. \nLenka will be in conversation with Marko Margeta \nMarko Margeta\nMarko Margeta is an Associate at Bjarke Ingels Group in London\, with over 20 years of experience in the AEC and CGI industries\, including 11 years specialising in computational design. A registered architect\, designer\, and computational specialist\, he has broad expertise in BIM\, sustainability\, procedural and parametric design. His diverse portfolio spans projects of all scales—from product design to large-scale masterplans—realised internationally\, including in China\, the Middle East\, and Germany. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\n\nBook here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-focus-lenka-petrakova-tickets-1237690929889?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-in-focus-lenka-petrakova/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Cheap Tickets,Events in London
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SUMMARY:When Poetry Crosses Languages and Borders: A Czech and British Poetry Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening where poetry transcends languages and borders\, featuring renowned poets Petr Hruška (Czech Republic)\, Christopher Reid\, and Kathryn Gray (UK). This special event marks the London launch of I Caught Sight of My Face\, Hruška’s latest poetry collection\, illustrated by Jakub Špaňhel (transl. Joshua Mensch\, Kulturalis 2024). Transforming the saga of Magellan’s voyage into an unsettling exploration of human nature\, Ilya Kaminsky has praised the book for its lyrical precision and depth. \n\nChristopher Reid\, acclaimed poet and former poetry editor at Faber & Faber\, and Kathryn Gray\, a T.S. Eliot Prize nominee\, will join Hruška in discussing poetry’s power to connect cultures. From Cold War influences to German-language poetics\, they’ll explore how international voices shape their work. \nModerated by Jan Zikmund\, this event promises insightful discussions\, captivating readings\, and a celebration of poetry’s boundless reach. Don’t miss this unique literary gathering! \nPetr Hruška is a poet and literary historian whose work has earned numerous awards\, including the Czech State Award for Literature (Darmata\, 2012) and the Magnesia Litera Award (I Caught Sight of My Face\, 2022). His poetry\, often exploring history and human nature\, has been translated into multiple languages. In 2023\, his first volume of poems in English\, Everything Indicates: Selected Poems(transl. Jonathan Bolton\, Blue Diode)\, was published. In addition to writing\, he co-organises literary events\, publishes a magazine\, and advocates for environmental and cultural preservation. He works at the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague\, specialising in modern Czech poetry. \nChristopher Reid is an acclaimed poet and former poetry editor at Faber & Faber. His collection A Scattering (2009)\, exploring the loss of his first wife\, won the Costa Book of the Year\, while The Song of Lunch (2009) was adapted into a BBC2 film starring Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson. Robert Bathurst has performed both works as Love\, Loss & Chianti on stage. Reid’s recent books include Old Toffer’s Book of Consequential Dogs (2018)\, The Late Sun (2020)\, Poems of London (2021)\, and Toys / Tricks / Traps (2023)\, reflecting on his childhood. He also edited The Letters of Seamus Heaney (2023) at the request of the Heaney family. \nKathryn Gray is the author of The Never-Never\, shortlisted for both the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Best First Collection. Her second collection\, Hollywood or Home\, was named a Sunday Times Poetry Book of 2023. She also published the pamphlet Flowers(2017) and co-edits the digital poetry journal Bad Lilies with Andrew Neilson. \nJoshua Mensch is a poet\, literary translator\, and founding editor of the Prague-based journal B O D Y. His debut\, Because: A Lyric Memoir (2018)\, was a finalist for Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Award in Poetry. His translations include Petr Hruška’s I Caught Sight of My Face (2024) and Pavla Melková’s The Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible (2022)\, a collaboration with British sculptor and visual artist Antony Gormley. Originally from Nova Scotia\, he has lived in the Czech Republic since 2003. \nJan Zikmund is an editor at Karolinum Press and the English-language literary magazine B O D Y. From 2018 to 2025\, he worked for the Czech Literary Centre\, where he was primarily responsible for promoting Czech literature in English-speaking countries. He translates poetry from English and is now compiling an anthology of contemporary American poetry for the Czech publishing house Odeon. \nJakub Špaňhel is a leading contemporary Czech visual artist. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague\, where he studied under Milan Knížák and Jiří David\, his work has been highly sought after by collectors. Since the 1990s\, his art has drawn inspiration from history\, literature\, and classical painting. Known for his expressive brushwork and minimal form\, he distils the essence of his subjects while reinterpreting traditional themes with personal significance. \n\nI CAUGHT SIGHT OF MY FACE\, Petr Hruška\, translation by Joshua Mensch\, illustrations by Jakub Špaňhel.\nPublished by Kulturalis 2024\nPRICE: £19.95\nLANGUAGE: English\nBINDING: Hardback\nPAGE EXTENT: 76pp\nISBN: 978-1-83636-008-7 \nThe book will be available at the event for the special reduced price of £15.  \n\nADMISSION:  £5 (plus Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK HERE: When Poetry Crosses Languages and Borders Tickets\, Tue\, Mar 11\, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/when-poetry-crosses-languages-and-borders-a-czech-and-british-poetry-evening/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Performing Arts,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Czech Documentary Now: War Correspondent
DESCRIPTION:Heartfelt 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 their homes amid constant explosions. \n\nWar Correspondent offers an intimate and gripping look at the human side of war through the lens of Martin Dorazín\, a seasoned Czech Radio journalist. Reporting from the front lines of Ukraine\, Martin’s heartfelt stories reveal the resilience\, pain\, and hope of civilians living amid devastation. \nAlongside Oleg\, a Ukrainian baker\, priest\, and humanitarian\, Martin navigates chaos\, offering aid and documenting lives disrupted by conflict. With no reliable internet\, electricity\, or information\, his work becomes a lifeline for voices that might otherwise go unheard. \nRather than focusing on military victories\, War Correspondent captures the human spirit in adversity—a story of strength\, compassion\, and unity. Through Martin’s empathetic perspective\, we witness the extraordinary courage of individuals who refuse to abandon their homes\, even as explosions echo around them. \nDavid Čálek\, Benjamin Tuček\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Ukraine 2024\, 78 mins  \nBest Documentary Feature Award at the 2024 Warsaw Film Festival.\nhttps://www.valecnyzpravodaj.cz/en   \nABOUT MARTIN DORAZÍN\nMartin Dorazín is a distinguished war correspondent who sees his frontline work as a mission rather than just a profession. Reporting for Czech Radio since 1990\, with a six-year stint at Czech Television (1998–2004)\, he has earned a reputation for his fearless and objective coverage. In September 2014\, Dorazín and colleague Vít Pohanka were briefly detained by pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk\, Ukraine. Two years later\, in May 2016\, he received the Karel Havlíček Borovský Award for his exceptional reporting from war and crisis zones. In January 2022\, Dorazín departed from Warsaw for Ukraine\, arriving in Mariupol just before the conflict erupted. He documented the war’s onset and stayed through its most intense fighting for a year\, becoming one of the last journalists to leave the devastated city. In October 2022\, he became Czech Radio’s first permanent correspondent in Ukraine\, and in February 2023\, he was honored with the prestigious Ferdinand Peroutka Journalism Award \nAdmission: £5 \nAdmission Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/czech-documentary-now-war-correspondent-tickets-1224830323469?aff=oddtdtcreator
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LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Films,Health Services,Weight Loss,Women's Health
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Jan Svěrák’s 60th: Double Oscar Classics on Screen
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Oil Gobblers and Kolya\, with an intro by producer Eric Abraham. \n\nIn 1997\, Czech filmmaker Jan Svěrák and UK-based producer Eric Abraham captivated the world when their heartfelt masterpiece Kolya  won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Written by Jan’s father\, Zdeněk Svěrák\, Kolya became a landmark moment in their celebrated father-son collaboration. But Jan’s journey to Oscar glory began much earlier—with a Student Academy Award in 1988 for his inventive environmental mockumentary Oil Gobblers and the Oscar nomination for Elementary school in 1991. \nNow\, as Jan Svěrák celebrates his 60th birthday\, join us for a special double bill of Kolya and Oil Gobblers\, introduced by multi-award-winning producer Eric Abraham. Eric will share behind-the-scenes stories from their groundbreaking partnership\, which began with Kolyaand continued with acclaimed films like Dark Blue World\, Kooky\, and Empties. Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit two extraordinary films and celebrate Jan’s birthday with us. \nOil Gobblers\nJan Svěrák\, Czechoslovakia 1988\, 22´\nCast: Emil Nedbal\, Lubomír Beneš\, Ivo Kašpar\, Jan Rokyta\, Jiří Němec \nIn 1987 northern Bohemia\, a team investigates “Petroleus Mostensis\,” a mythical creature devouring polyethylene in a toxic industrial wasteland. Blending satire and environmental critique\, Jan Svěrák’s student film spotlights Czechoslovakia’s ecological destruction. Amid humour and drama\, the mockumentary exposes the consequences of unchecked industrial exploitation. 60 \nKolya\nJan Svěrák\, Czech Republic\, 1996\, 105´\nCast: Zdeněk Svěrák\, Andrej Chalimon\, Libuse Safránková\, Ondrej Vetchý \n“Enchanting…Kolya deserves all its international success.” The Times \n“What makes “Kolya” special is the way it paints the details. Like the films of the Czech New Wave in the late 1960s\, it has a cheerful\, irreverent humour\, and an eye for the absurdities of human behaviour.” Roger Ebert \nOscar® Winner Best Foreign Film (1996). The middle-aged Czech cellist Josef Louka is a skirt-chasing bachelor\, who enjoys a lifestyle free of responsibilities. Strapped for cash he agrees to a marriage of convenience. But after his new bride skips town\, he is left to father her five-year-old Russian son\, Kolya. Neither could be more unhappy with their predicament\, especially since they don’t even speak the same language. But time and patience form an unbreakable bond between this unlikely father-son duo.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/celebrating-jan-sveraks-60th-double-oscar-classics-on-screen/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Films
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Memorial Day: The Hungarian Dressmaker
DESCRIPTION:Marika\, 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 the Wartime Slovak State. Based on Peter Krištúfek’s novel Emma and the Death’s Head and inspired by true events\, the screening marks the Holocaust Memorial Day. \n\nIt’s the 1940s. The Slovak state witnessed the rise of nationalism\, and it’s not an auspicious time for minorities. The turbulent social mood also impacts the widow Marika\, who loses her job in an Aryanised dressmaker’s shop. Given the increasing anti-Hungarian sentiment\, she shuts herself away\, particularly since she is also harbouring a little Jewish boy. Despite this\, she still finds herself singled out by two men: a German Nazi officer and a captain of Slovakia’s Hlinka Guard. This drama by Slovak director Iveta Grófová is an adaptation of the novella by Peter Krištúfek\, which conjures up the dramatic atmosphere of wartime Slovakia. The story of a fragmented era\, which forces the protagonists to confront complex dilemmas\, is told through words and powerful visual language. \nIveta Grófová\, Czech Republic/Slovakia\, 2024\, 129‘\nCast Alexandra Borbély\, Nico Klimek\, Milan Ondrík\, Alexander E. Fennon  \nPremiered at the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2024\n\nTicket Website: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holocaust-memorial-day-the-hungarian-dressmaker-tickets-1105445971659?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/holocaust-memorial-day-the-hungarian-dressmaker/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Films,Health Services,History,Weight Loss,Women's Health
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Markéta Slaná
DESCRIPTION:Markéta Slaná is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores digital landscape and the compulsion to consume excessive amounts of negative digital content. She investigates the psychology of dissociation\, alienation\, and post-ironic detachment through the practice based in installation and performance. Her work embraces mundanity and absurdity laden in the tension of living in a hyperconnected yet disconnected world. \n\nMarkéta will discuss the key elements of her work\, show genealogy of her practice and delve into her latest explorations around topics of delusion\, dissociation and distraction. \nArtist talk will be accompanied by a reading of a performance script and Q&A with curator Erin Li. \nErin Li is Curator at Delfina Foundation\, leading on the delivery of residencies\, exhibitions\, and public programmes. Her recent curatorial practice centres around liveness\, from street dance and live art\, live culture in fermentation\, to transforming everyday relations\, processes and vulnerabilities into interdisciplinary art projects. She was previously Asymmetry Curatorial Fellow at Whitechapel Gallery in London\, and Associate Curator at Tai Kwun Contemporary in Hong Kong. \n\nFree Entry: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arist-talk-with-marketa-slana-tickets-1101004346639?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/artist-talk-with-marketa-slana/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Digital Arts,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Tony\, Shelly and the Magic Light & Kids Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:11-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 door. Tony invites Shelly into his blanket fort\, where she shares a magical torch that creates dreamlike worlds. Together\, they journey to uncover the source of a dark force that drains sunlight and thrives on fear and hatred. Inspired by Jiří Trnka and paying homage to Hayao Miyazaki\, this enchanting animated film uses pastel colours and charming metaphors to tell a heartwarming story of friendship\, imagination\, and the power of being different. \n\nFilip Pošívač\, Czech Republic\, Hungary\, Slovakia\, Czech Republic\, Hungary 2023\, 82´ \nThe film will be screened in Czech with English subtitles \nFollowed by an art workshop for children. Suitable for 6+
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tony-shelly-and-the-magic-light-kids-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Children,Events in London,Family Activities,Films,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Magdalena Platzová: Life After Kafka
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Life After Kafka\, a compelling novel about Felice Bauer\, Franz Kafka’s first fiancée\, and the untold story behind Letters to Felice. Acclaimed Czech novelist and Magnesia Litera Award finalist Magdalena Platzová\, alongside journalist and Kafka enthusiast Nick Lezard\, will explore this captivating blend of fact and fiction\, transporting readers across time and space—from pre–World War II Europe to present-day America. Inspired by Platzová’s meeting with Felice Bauer’s son\, the novel provides fresh insights into Kafka’s world while weaving a haunting family saga about legacy\, survival\, and the profound impact of famous artists on those closest to them. \n\n  \n“Meticulously researched\, vividly envisioned. . . . The writing deftly renders both the texture of life before and after two world wars and the persistent longing of refugees for a home that no longer exists.” —Washington Independent Review of Books \n“Kafka afficionados will thrill to this. . . . Equal parts family memoir and a tantalizing publishing detective story\, Life After Kafka raises questions about memory\, privacy\, and the impact on each by the passage of time.” —Historical Novels Review \n“This elegantly narrated novel\, full of fascinations\, paints an impassioned and poignant portrait of Felice Bauer and other exiles connected to Franz Kafka and charts a compelling cartography of their now vanished world.” —Benjamin Balint\, author of Kafka’s Last Trial and Bruno Schulz \n“Franz Kafka is a universe that resists any attempt at interpretation. Magdaléna Platzová’s novel offers a new key to Kafka’s world: we look at it through the tender and sorrowful gaze of the people whose fate had been marked by him personally. An utterly touching book!” —Agnieszka Holland\, award-winning filmmaker and president of the European Film Academy \nAbout Magdaléna Platzová\nMagdaléna Platzová is the author of nine books\, including three novels published in English: Aaron’s Leap\, a Lidové Noviny Book of the Year Award finalist\, The Attempt\, longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award and a Czech Book Award finalist\, and Life After Kafka\, a Magnesia Litera award finalist. Her fiction has also appeared in A Public Space and Words Without Borders. Platzová grew up in the Czech Republic; studied in Washington\, DC\, and England; received her MA in Philosophy at Charles University in Prague; and has taught at New York University’s Gallatin School. She is now based in Lyon\, France. \nAbout the Translator\nAlex Zucker is the award-winning translator of several books by Czech authors. Among other honors\, he has received the American Literary Translators Association’s National Translation Award\, two English PEN Translates awards\, and a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship. His recent translation of Bianca Bellová’s The Lake was the winner of the EBRD Literature Prize\, and his translation of Magdaléna Platzová’s The Attempt was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. Zucker is a former cochair of the PEN America Translation Committee and has collaborated with the Authors Guild on many projects\, including its first model contract for literary translation. He lives in Brooklyn\, New York. \nAbout Nicholas Lezard\nNicholas Lezard is a columnist for the New Statesman and has been a literary critic since 1985. He has written for the Guardian\, the Independent\, the Spectator\, among many other publications\, and was a judge for the Goldsmiths prize for Fiction in 2018. He lives in Brighton.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/magdalena-platzova-life-after-kafka/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature
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SUMMARY:Jaromír 99: The Castle - Exhibition in London
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Franz Kafka’s The Castle through an open-air exhibition showcasing the expressive black & white prints of renowned Czech illustrator and musician Jaromír 99 created for David Zane Mairowitz’s comics adaptation. The exhibition\, curated by Lukáš Horký\, offers a non-linear exploration of Kafka’s enigmatic narrative. Each image is a visual portal into Kafka’s text\, inviting viewers to interpret and engage with its suggestive and elusive nature. The exhibition captures the essence of Kafka’s surreal universe from the solitary figure of K. with his pilgrim’s stick to the ethereal presence of the chateau looming in the clouds. \n\n  \nAbout Franz Kafka\nFranz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague\, and his name is a symbol of Prague’s German-language literature\, which artistically reflects the unique cultural and social atmosphere of centuries of coexistence among Czechs\, Germans\, and Jews in the Central European region. Kafka’s work resonates globally with its timelessness. His books mirror not only the uncertainty and variability of his time but\, above all\, his inner conflict\, giving his work a very specific character. \nKafka’s perception of societal changes at the turn of the twentieth century and his sensitivity as a person and writer make his creations timeless. We constantly return to his texts\, which warn us against falling into lethargy and urge us not to accept the absurdities of the era passively. However\, much more is to be found in his work\, which often depends on how the reader interprets and understands the text. \nFranz Kafka wrote several short stories and three novels—America\, The Trial\, and The Castle\, which remains unfinished. The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of his death\, when he was just 41. \nAbout Jaromír 99\nJaromír 99\, whose real name is Jaromír Švejdík\, was born in 1963 in Czechoslovakia and moves between the worlds of comics and music. He is a composer\, singer\, guitarist\, the frontman of the Kafka Band\, and an artist. The series of prints created by Jaromír 99 in 2013 for a comic adaptation of the novel „The Castle“ are expressive black and white prints\, first exhibited in 2020 as part of the Franz Kafka Festival in Frýdlantsko. The exhibition in the castle brewery metaphorically illustrated the futile journey of the land surveyor K. to the castle\, which stands on a hill within sight of the installation location. \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/jaromir-99-the-castle-exhibition-in-london/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Events in London,Exhibitions,Family Activities,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Tribute to the Czech Women Composers
DESCRIPTION:Vítězslava Kaprálová and Geraldine Mucha (wife of Jiří Mucha) are two of the seven women composers whose work is being celebrated in a unique tribute\, brought to London fresh from its premiere at the International Music Festival Český Krumlov by the talented young violinist Elizabeth Jiřičková and pianist Barbora Brabcová. \nWith a meticulously researched programme of rediscovery\, this This Year of Czech Music concert puts the remarkable women composers of Czech music centre stage and showcases their roles as sought-after virtuosos\, renowned conductors\, and original composers\, challenging the traditional view of women as mere muses. Enriching the landscape of Czech classical music\, which is more famous for works by Smetana\, Dvořák\, and Janáček\, while honouring the creative genius of women composers\, the concert will also present the works of Jana Obrovská\, Anna Houdková-Kozánková\, Matylda Chrudimská\, Zdenka Kendíková\, and Sláva Vorlová. \n  \nArtists \nElizabeth Jiřičková – violin \nBarbora Brabcová – piano \n  \nProgramme \nVítězslava Kaprálová: Legend Op. 3/1 \nVítězslava Kaprálová: Burlesque Op. 3/2 \nVítězslava Kaprálová: Elegy \nZdenka Kendíková: Dvě mazurky (Two Mazurkas) \nJana Obrovská: Autumn Preludes – 1. Allegro moderato\, 2. Andante\, 3. Allegro Energico\, 4. Moderato \nAnna Houdková-Kozánková: Lístek do Památníku (Postcard for my Scrapbook) \nGeraldine Mucha: Sonata in G minor – 1. Moderato 2. Allegro 3. Andante \nSláva Vorlová: Ukolébavka a Tanec Op. 16 (Lullaby and Dance Op. 16) \nMatylda Chrudimská: Touha Op. 29 (Desire Op. 29) \n  \nElizabeth Jiřičková \nThe Czech solo violinist and prizewinner of the New European Talents – International Violin Competition „Homage to Váša Příhoda“ graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Music in London\, where she studied with Giovanni Guzzo\, Michael Foyle and Levon Chilingirian. \nShe is also a keen orchestral player\, co-leading Sinfonia Cymru\, and accompanying Bryn Terfel\, and she has participated in the Side by Side project\, in which she performed with the Czech Philharmonic.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tribute-to-the-czech-women-composers/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Live Music,Music
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