Modigliani’s Masterpiece Arrives in Prague: New Exhibition at National Gallery

The National Gallery in Prague is set to unveil a remarkable new exhibition, École de Paris – Artists from Bohemia and the Interwar School of Paris, starting November 8.

This unique showcase will spotlight Czech artists who thrived in Paris’s artistic circles during the interwar years, including František Kupka, Toyen, Josef Šíma, and Jindřich Štyrský.

Alongside these Czech visionaries, works by notable French contemporaries like George Kars, Othon Kubín, and Maurice Françoise Eberl will also be featured.

These artists were key figures in the cosmopolitan Parisian art scene, gathering in the creative hubs of Montmartre and Montparnasse, where their art became a staple in prominent galleries and publications.

Running until March 2, 2025, the exhibition promises a rare view of previously unknown works by the Czech artists of this era, emphasizing their artistic contributions and influence.

Adding a global dimension to the exhibition, pieces by other famed École de Paris artists, such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine, and Jules Pascin, will also be on display.

Among the highlights is Modigliani’s Woman with Blue Eyes, loaned from the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris—a testament to the strength of international gallery collaboration and the deep interconnectedness of European art in the 1920s and ’30s.

To enrich the exhibition experience, the National Gallery has organized an extensive program of related events, featuring guided tours, educational workshops for schools, lectures, and expert-led discussions.

Through these programs, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the interwar period and the cultural exchange that allowed Czech artists to become central to Parisian art and society.

For more information, visit the National Gallery’s website.

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