Hot Outside, Hotter Inside (the Galleries)
The sun is out—well, most of the time (the weather’s been moody lately). So why not take shelter from a sudden summer downpour or scorching heat in a gallery? Here are our top picks—both in Prague and beyond. Which one will you take to heart and let add a touch of culture to your life?
David Lynch: Up in Flames
Let’s start strong—with Up in Flames, opening June 19th at DOX Gallery in Prague. This exhibition by David Lynch promises an explosion of drawings, lithographs, and short animated and experimental films. Who doesn’t know—and love—David Lynch? In January, the world was shaken by the news of his passing. Lynch was one of the most brilliant creative minds of our time, known for masterpieces like Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet. So go stream one of his films, soak in the mood, and then immerse yourself in the surreal atmosphere of this stunning exhibition.
Marie Tomanová: Kate for You
Next stop: Brno. Fashion fanatics, listen up—this one’s for you.
Marie Tomanová’s latest exhibition is an intimate series of film photographs taken in 2017. She met Kate through Instagram in New York, although both women are originally from the Czech Republic. The photos document the blooming love between Kate and Odie in their apartment. For Marie, it was a transformative experience—connecting with Kate, who’s been her muse for the past eight years. They shoot together, grow, evolve. What makes this exhibition special? Marie is showing all 36 frames from the roll. That’s rare. Most photographers choose only a few “best shots.” But what does “best” even mean? It depends on the angle, the timing, the mood. That’s why she’s showing everything—and that’s why it hits so hard.
Anna-Eva Bergman & Hans Hartung: Nothing Will Divide Us
Back to Prague—specifically Kunsthalle, where Nothing Will Divide Us opened on June 5th. The exhibition reflects the intertwined lives of two major 20th-century artists.
More than 300 pieces—photographs, paintings, sketches—shared and exchanged between them. They were a couple: radical, deeply connected. This exhibition explores the intimacy of their artistic relationship. They first met in Paris in the 1920s, separated in 1937, and eventually reunited. Who doesn’t love a great story of reconnection? Fueled by both love and pain, they created more together—and that’s exactly what this show reveals.
