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The Eleventh Edition of Signal Festival Will Offer Two Video Mappings

The upcoming Signal Festival, now in its eleventh edition, promises a range of exciting attractions. It will feature two distinct video mapping routes and feature works by esteemed artists Jiří Příhoda, Zdeněk Sýkora, and Federico Díaz. The video mappings will illuminate two iconic Prague landmarks: the Municipal Library building on Mariánské náměstí and the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius on Karlínské náměstí. A highlight of this year’s festival is the unique artwork “Echo,” specially crafted for Signal. This video mapping offers a breath of fresh air to the genre, drawing inspiration from nature, the environment, and the intricate yet imperceptible natural processes that bind us. The video projections adorning the Municipal Library building on Mariánské náměstí harmoniously merge history and contemporary technology. Utilizing artificial intelligence and programmed robotic lights, this display extends the animated façade into the surrounding space. Titled “Luminary Glyphs,” is the brainchild of Hungarian artist András László Nagy. Combining his background in fine art and classical music, Nagy masterfully marries both disciplines to create an enthralling visual experience. This thought-provoking piece will grace Karlínské náměstí and is the creation of the acclaimed audiovisual studio Flightgraf, established in Tokyo in 2013. Renowned for projects like the monumental...

 by Prague Morning Aug 10, 2023

Theater in the Grotto: Summer Festival in Grébovka to Last Until August 25

The Summer Theater in Grébovka is an extraordinary cultural event, which takes place for the fourth year in the Neo-Renaissance Grotta space in Havlíčkovy sady. You can attend different performances from the repertoire of the independent MA Theatre. Until August 25th, the Summer Theater Grébovka will showcase a selection of plays, bringing theatrical brilliance to the open air. A significant highlight of the program is the premiere of the thought-provoking drama “Don Giovanni: Genius or Criminal?” This production not only revisits the infamous tale of the lascivious seducer but also delves into the intricate psychology of this enigmatic character. Additionally, the lineup will feature beloved and popular productions from the repertoire of the MA Theatre. Tickets for this engaging cultural experience are available in various price tiers and can be obtained in advance via GoOut or at the venue entrance. Performances will be held on weekdays at 8 pm, providing a perfect evening escape for attendees. The support of the Municipal District of Prague 2 and the Artist’s Life Foundation ensures the realization of this project. For further details about the program and the theatre, interested individuals can visit divadloma.cz or refer to the Facebook event page. Program Fri 11.08....

 by Prague Morning Aug 09, 2023

Historical Festival “Napoleon’s Day” Debuts in Prague with Free Admission

For the first time ever, Prague will be the venue for the historical reconstruction festival “Napoleon’s Day.” Organized by the Czech public association Projekt Austerlitz, this event commemorates the legendary commander’s birthday. The festival will take place on 12 August at the Vysehrad fortress, where around a hundred soldiers from the French and Austrian armies of 1813 will participate. Entrance to the event is free. Attendees can explore the camp, see historical equipment, weapons, uniforms, banners, and taste military cuisine at the themed market. The festival will feature demonstrations of infantry maneuvers, artillery work, falconry, changing of the guard, and formation marching. Emperor Napoleon I himself will make a grand entrance on horseback to kick off the festival. Date: 12 August 2023 (Saturday), from 09:30 to 18:00. Location: Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159/5b, Prague 2. Admission: Free. Festival Program: 9:30 – Public Camp Opening 10:00-11:00 – Fortress Parade and Camp Showcase The French army will greet Emperor Napoleon at the Tabor Gate and escort him to the camp for a joint Franco-Austrian parade. We are at the time of a fragile summer truce, the Austrian Empire is still formally neutral in the conflict. 11:00-12:00 – French and Austrian infantry and artillery...

 by Prague Morning Aug 07, 2023

Mucha’s Slav Epic Future: Draft Agreement for Savarin Palace in Prague

The fate of Mucha’s Slav Epic hangs in the balance as a draft agreement with the painter’s descendants is now being considered. The agreement aims to secure a location for the Slavic Epic within the Savarin Palace near Wenceslas Square. Jiří Pospíšil (TOP 09), Deputy Mayor of Prague, led the negotiations with the heirs of Alfons Mucha and the Crestyl company, but he refrained from disclosing the specifics until the agreement is officially approved. The proposal is currently undergoing a comment procedure within the municipality before Pospíšil plans to present it to the city council in early September. The Slavic Epic is a significant series of 20 large canvases that Alfons Mucha devoted 18 years to creating, starting in 1910. His generous donation of the artwork to Prague was made on the condition that an appropriate exhibition space would be provided, although no specific timeframe was stipulated. This condition has become the subject of contention in court, where John Mucha – the grandson of the famous Czech Art Nouveau painter – claims that Prague has failed to meet the requirement. In the meantime, the city council has authorized the loan of the canvases to the chateau in Moravské Krumlov, where...

 by Prague Morning Aug 02, 2023

Save the Date: Signal Festival Returns from October 12 to 15

The eleventh edition of the Signal Festival of Light is scheduled to take place on the streets of Prague from October 12 to 15, 2023. During these four days, citizens will have the opportunity to witness around twenty captivating light installations, along with video mapping, which will be projected onto the facade of one of the capital’s renowned landmarks. The detailed program and an installation map will be made available on the official event website at a later date. Signal is one of the most eagerly awaited annual festivals in Prague, attracting over 500 thousand visitors during the four days of the event last year. The festival has become the biggest cultural event in the Czech Republic. Its unique integration of art, city space, and modern technology has drawn over 2 million attendees to Prague overall. Although the venues are not always the same, in the past they have included Republic Square, Old Town Square (Kinsky Palace), Rudolfinum, Shooters Island, National Theatre, Kampa Park, Peace Square and Prague Castle. Lately, they’ve gone out to Karlin as well and instead of a start and finish they now have different circuits. The financing of the festival is drawn from the support of grant programs such as...

 by Prague Morning Jul 31, 2023

Anthony Braxton’s Opera World Premiere from “Trillium X” with the PMP Orchestra

Anthony Braxton , who turned 78-years-old in June, is premiering a section of his long-term multimedia opera project, the Trillium cycle, performed by the Prague Music Performance Orchestra with Braxton’s participation. The concert will be on August 1, at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. Anthony Braxton is an extraordinary American composer, collective improvisation musician, and a university music educator who has had a profound influence on the development of free jazz, improvisation and experimental music. He performed for his first time in Prague in 1986, playing jazz, and he has kept this region in his heart, as an inspiration and open for collaborations ever since then. Braxton (born 1945 in Chicago) has always been part of the experimental side in Black avant-garde music initially by joining the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) in Chicago. He is influenced as much by free jazz pioneers, John Coltrane and Albert Ayler, as well as melodic saxophonists Warne Marsh (cool jazz), and Paul Desmond, who played with Dave Brubeck, and the contemporary classical composers including Stockhausen, John Cage, and Charles Ives. But it is this foundation, merged with opera within classical music forms that has been his most ambitious project for...

 by Tony O. Jul 31, 2023

Jonas Brothers to Perform in Prague for the First Time

The Jonas Brothers are set to make history with their first-ever performance in the Czech Republic at Prague’s O2 Arena. The legendary American pop trio is embarking on an extensive worldwide tour called THE TOUR, which includes 27 shows in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This new leg of the tour will mark their debut in countries such as Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Hamburg, Lyon, Munich, Norway, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, the band is expanding their ambitious North American tour with 26 more shows, making it a total of 90 shows in 20 countries. Live Nation is producing THE TOUR, which will kick off on August 12 and 13 with two sold-out nights at Yankee Stadium. They will be performing hits from all five of their albums across 86 cities worldwide, including Paris, Milan, London, Dublin, Sydney, Auckland, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and many others. The Jonas Brothers recently released their latest album, “The Album,” which was executive produced by Jon Bellion (known for his work with Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Halsey). It features popular tracks like “Waffle House” and “Wings.” Additionally, the band collaborated with TOMORROW X TOGETHER on the song “Do It Like...

 by Prague Morning Jul 28, 2023

Former One Direction Member Niall Horan to Perform in Prague Next Year

Niall Horan, the former member of the renowned boy band One Direction, released his third solo album, The Show, in June earlier this year. As part of the tour to support the album, he will grace the stage at the Sportovní hala Fortuna in Prague on March 17, 2024. “For me, there’s nothing better than witnessing the crowd sing along and connect each song to something significant in their own lives,” says the singer and songwriter. “It’s always the best outcome that can come from writing songs,” he adds. Horan has sold over 80 million records and has performed multiple times worldwide during his time with One Direction. His full-length solo debut, Flicker, topped the Billboard 200 chart in October 2017 and included the triple-platinum single Slow Hands and the double-platinum single “This Town.” The album reached the Top 10 in twenty countries, amassing over eight billion global streams and achieving platinum status in five countries, including the USA, and gold status in seven others. In 2020, he followed up with the album Heartbreak Weather, which topped the UK’s Official Albums chart and the Billboard Top Album Sales chart. “Performing live is my favorite thing to do.” says Niall Horan,...

 by Prague Morning Jul 26, 2023

First Pictures of Nicholas Winton Film with Anthony Hopkins as ‘British Schindler’

The moment Nicholas Winton comes face to face with just a few of the Jewish children he saved from the Nazis on That’s Life, in 1988, is one of the most iconic clips in British television history. Now the first photographs from an eagerly awaited film about the story leading up to that moment have been released. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn as older and younger versions of Winton, the man who saved 669 Jewish children from the Nazis through the Kindertransport project, and Helena Bonham Carter as his mother Babi, One Life will cement the Jewish stockbroker’s reputation as one of the heroes of the war effort. Billed as the ‘British Schindler’, the descendants of the Jewish children he saved are believed to number as high as 6000. The stockbroker had been on his way to a skiing holiday when a friend, Martin Blake, called him from Prague in December 1938 and asked for his help to get Jewish refugees out of the country. Winton became a key member of the Kindertransport story – eventually giving up his job to help in the effort to get desperate Jews out of occupied Europe – but, as the film shows,...

 by Prague Morning Jul 25, 2023

Milan Kundera: Five Essential Novels

Milan Kundera, the prominent Czech-born writer who died on July 11, was known for his profound exploration of human existence and complex narratives. With his distinctive style and thought-provoking themes, Kundera, was a towering figure in Czech literature but his scathing criticism of Czechoslovakia’s communist regime saw him flee into exile, in France, in 1975. The sale of his work was banned in Czechoslovakia until the fall of the communist government in 1989. Each of these five novels showcase Kundera’s versatility as a writer and his ability to delve into the complexities of human existence. Each book offers a unique perspective on profound themes that will leave readers pondering long after they have turned the final page. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Kundera’s works or new to his writing, these five essential novels serve as an excellent starting point to delve into the captivating world of a complex and much misunderstood writer. The Unbearable Lightness of Being This masterpiece is arguably Kundera’s most famous work. Set in Prague during the 1968 political turmoil, the novel delves into the lives of Tomas, Tereza, Sabina, and Franz, exploring their relationships, desires, and the concept of existential weightlessness. Through its philosophical...

 by Prague Morning Jul 21, 2023

The 1950s. Modern Czech Historical Revisionism on Full Display

By: Ian Garrahan and Grey MacNicoll In the heat haze of the Czech summer morning, the imposing facade of the Národní Muzeum reveals itself amidst rows of busy streets. The building is home to a plethora of halls that display centuries of both natural sciences and social change, dating back to the 1880s. One of the newest exhibits, however, looks at a moment in history often buried. The ‘50s is a decade often narrowed to the totalitarian rule that occurred from 1948 to 1953, but Professor Mikhal Stehlik, Deputy Director of the Museum, hopes to focus on the decade as a whole in a new exhibit. While the fifties were a decade of dictatorship and totalitarianism, he explained, they were also a time of great change that impacted the entire twentieth century. The new exhibit, titled simply “The 1950s” is a mere 300 square meters, but it feels larger than life. In the middle of the room lies the blinking decapitated head of Josef Stalin. Stories of change, not only within the government but throughout the culture, are painted in surprising colors on walls that bend inwards at the top like barbed wire atop a chain link fence. “My colleagues...

 by Prague Morning Jul 19, 2023

Czech Scientist Discovered How Wormholes Could Enable Time Travel

Avid followers of science fiction may be all too familiar with the concept of time travel, wormholes, and teleportation. Now, it seems the boundaries between the realms of imagination and reality are blurring. Renowned physicists Valeri P. Frolov and Andrei Zelnikov from the University of Alberta in Canada and Pavel Krtouš from Charles University in Prague, drawing inspiration from the world of law, have reportedly discovered a possible ‘loophole’ in the known laws of physics, which might potentially pave the way for time travel. Both theoretical physicists and lawyers share a rather unique bond; they devote a significant amount of their time looking for inconsistencies and loopholes within their respective domains that could be manipulated to their advantage. “We can’t necessarily get you out of a traffic ticket, but we might have just found a way to send you back in time to ensure you didn’t speed in the first place,” the researchers jokingly remark. What lies at the center of this breakthrough discovery are wormholes, theoretical passages or shortcuts through spacetime, that are not universally recognized attributes of our cosmos. Despite their elusive nature, these phenomena have intrigued scientists for nearly a century, who hypothesize that the twisting and...

 by Prague Morning Jul 18, 2023

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