On November 2nd, 2019, the 19th edition of the oldest FMX event in Europe will take place at Prague's O2 Arena.
The exhibition delivers an overview of the remarkable career of Alberto Giacometti, a peculiar artist who has marked the world of modern art. By Sarah Duchêne – Anglo American University From Paris to Prague for the very first time ever, an impressive exhibition of Alberto Giacometti is taking place at the National Gallery Prague until the 1st of December. In collaboration with the Foundation Giacometti, more than 170 works trace the history of the artist including not only his sculptures but also paintings and drawings. Through this chronological exhibition, viewers will discover his earliest works, and then follow his progress in Paris after his encounter with the Surrealists there. The outstanding number of works also reveals the artist’s polymath and perseverance. Since his early childhood, Giacometti (born 1901 in Switzerland) was raised in art by his father, Giovanni Giacometti, who was an Impressionist painter. While most children play with toys at this age, Alberto made his first sculpture at the age of 13. He also made many Neo-Impressionist paintings in his youth. In 1922, he moved to the City of Lights to study at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière where his sculptures revealed his new interest in Cubism. His...
An excellent trip for a pleasant walk in Prague is to go to Obora Hvězda in Prague 6.
International Schools of Prague will celebrate Halloween 2019 in Sacre Couer church. The event is open to all high school/upper school students ONLY. It’s organized by parents from ISP, PBIS, EISP, Riverside and other International Schools and will take place at Sacre Coeur Church, one of Prague’s epic event locations, (Holeckova 29, Prague 5, near Novy Smichov). Students will have the unique chance to meet classmates from other schools, and celebrate Halloween American style. Leave the trick or treating for the kids and dance to a live DJ, best costume contest with amazing prizes to Prague’s coolest entertainment attractions like GOLEM VR at Hamley’s, HOP ARENA, The Chamber Horror House and many more. Plus, all food and drink included. This is a nonprofit event and proceeds go to TRF.org, a charity foundation Now supporting families in the Czech Republic. Tickets are on sale now here
World-class DJ/producer Laidback Luke will come to Prague to play on November 23rd at DupleX
Just released, World of Airports is a new modern airport management game created by Czech developers together with Prague Airport. It all started as a small fun project, with their first game AirportPRG, but after thousands of downloads, they have created a new one with more options. World of Airports adds new features such as airport expansion, story mode, multiplayer as well as featuring stunning visuals. It offers an authentic virtual environment in which each player controls the airport and the airline. Directly at Václav Havel Airport, the game was officially presented by the game journalist, Alžběta Trojanová, and aerobatic aviator Petr Kopfstein. Players can build their airline, expand available connection networks with a new destination and customize livery of their fleet. You get to upgrade the airport facilities and boost up the efficiency of handling other players and generic traffic airplanes. Besides Václav Havel Airport Prague, the main airport in the game, players have a choice of airports in Innsbruck, Austria and Bari, Italy (more playable airports to come upon release). You get to expand your fleet from the smallest propeller passenger aircraft to large wide-body jetliners. Play online with your friends across platforms (Android and IOS players will share...
Prague will see new concrete additions in the coming years. The “Prague: Next” exhibition—which visitors could see in the Mánes Exhibition Hall—revealed the architecture’s direction of individual city districts. The exhibition, organized by Czech Architecture Week Prague, presented over 190 present and future visions of urban development in the Czech capital. Visitors had the opportunity to see a number of models of buildings and look under the lid of the preparation of magnificent buildings. At the same time, the exhibition charted the development of Prague from 1918 to 1938. Residence U Milosrdných Location: U Milosrdnych, Prague 1 Architect: Fránek architects s.r.o. Realization: 2020-2021 The building of the apartment house U Milosrdných seeks to respect the historical center of Prague, and its architecture is inspired by textiles and fabrics. This inspiration is also evident in details such as the undulating and serrated facade. Smíchov City Location: Smíchovské nádraží, Prague 5 Architects: A69 architects, Cuba and Pilar architects, Haascookzemmrich STUDIO 2050, Chalub architects, Labus – AA – Architectural studio + IGLODO, D3A, Projectile Architects Realization: 2019-2020 Smíchov City will be a modern multifunctional district that will be built in the area of the former freight station Praha-Smíchov (on an area of 20...
It is now 98 years since Czechoslovak national airlines launched its regular service, becoming one of the world’s first air carriers. The first flight, from Prague to Bratislava, took off on October 29, 1923. It was only 20 years after the Wright Brothers assembled the first engine-powered plane ever – finally enabling mankind to fly. “It was an Aero A-14 Brandenburg aircraft, it was an adapted military plane that the then Czechoslovak Airlines obtained from the Defence Ministry, including military pilots who remained on the ministry’s payroll. There was only one pilot in the cockpit, Sergeant Major Karel Brabenec, and there was only one passenger on board. The plane also carried a few grams of mail, so it did not have a heavy load.” The Bratislava flight should have been handled a day earlier, on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia. The weather on 28 October 1923 foiled the plans. Therefore, instead of the originally planned flight, they only performed a symbolic flight around Kbely. Czech Airlines was formed as a state airline company and was founded as Czechoslovak State Airlines on October 6, 1923. Their first chief pilot was Karel Brabenec and the ground...
PPF Group announces that its fully-owned subsidiaries have signed an agreement with Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. to acquire Central European Media Enterprises (CME). CME has announced that the cash transaction is valued at approximately 2.1 billion US dollars. CME operates television stations in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Petr Kellner commented on the transaction: “The acquisition of CME with its media assets in five European countries will complement and further strengthen our telecommunications operations in Central and Eastern Europe. We want to leverage the natural synergies between the creation of content and its distribution with the objective of further developing our telecommunications and media businesses. CME is a healthy and well-run organization and we do not intend to make any significant changes to its operations.” Kellner’s PPF owns assets ranging from lenders to real estate and telecommunications in Europe and Asia, including Czech telecom operator O2 Czech Republic and global consumer lender Home Credit. About PPF Group PPF Group invests in multiple market segments such as financial services, telecommunications, biotechnology, real estate and mechanical engineering. The reach of PPF Group spans from Europe to North America and across Asia. PPF Group owns assets exceeding EUR 45 billion (as of December...
In order to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the declaration of Czechoslovakia, today you can visit several galleries, buildings and museums for free. Mayor’s Residence: come and admire impressive halls, lounges and other rooms designed in Art Deco styles. You will be guided through the lounges where receptions of official guests take place. Marianske náměstí From 9 am to 6 pm New City Hall: you can see the Great Conference Hall on the first floor, where the City Council meets and seminars are held. The building was completed in 1911, its architect is Oslvald Polívka. Mariánské náměstí 2 From 9 am to 6 pm Škoda Lounges: the palace was built as an administrative building for Škoda Works, according to a design by architect Pavel Janák in 1924–26. Jungmannova 35/29 From 9 am to 6 pm Nostic Palace: This large early Baroque palace is located in Lesser Town, not far from the Charles Bridge. It is a harmonious structure, well adapted to the captivating streets of Lesser Town. Maltézské nám. 471/1 From 9 am to 6 pm Department of Agriculture Těšnov 17 From 10 am to 3:30 pm Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Na Poříčním...
Czechoslovak independence was declared on Wenceslas Square on October 28, 1918, beginning a new era for two nations which had previously been part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When the new country was proclaimed on October 28, 1918, its leaders were still in exile. Masaryk was chosen as president on November 14, while he was still in the United States. Beneš, the country’s foreign minister, was in Paris for the upcoming peace conference, as was Karel Kramář, who had become Czechoslovakia’s first prime minister. Three historic lands, which make up today’s Czech Republic (Bohemia, Moravia, and part of Silesia) were part of the multinational Central European empire – the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During World War I, ambitions to be an independent nation-state were gaining in strength throughout the empire. By the end of October 1918, signs were multiplying that the Imperial-Royal Army was shortly before collapse. The presidency of the Czechoslovakian National Committee resolved to meet the Czechoslovakian government-in-exile in Geneva with the plan of coordinating further steps. However, in the meantime the situation in Prague was developing its own momentum: on 28 October 1918 it was reported that the emperor had sent President Wilson a note according to which Austria-Hungary would accept all...
November in Prague paves the way for the holiday season with lots of festive events! 1) Concerts Prague has a great selection of music venues of all sizes, which means there are frequently some internationally touring artists coming through town. You’ll see a few big names in November: Lewis Capaldi – November 7 Sarah Brightman – November 8 Little Mix – November 21 Skillet – November 28 Andrea Bocelli – November 30 2) St Martin’s day 11th November is St Martin’s day and the one-day festival largely revolves around food and specifically, goose. Almost all restaurants in the centre will have a St Martin’s goose menu and be serving special St Martin’s wine. 3) Theatre Blacklight theatre has become a staple in Prague’s theatre community. These performances are great for audiences of all ages and nationalities, as they are nonverbal and therefore without a language barrier. IMAGE Blacklight Theatre is one of the main spaces presenting this type of entertainment. There will be multiple performances throughout the month of November. 4) Christmas Market The Christmas Market at Prague Castle opens on November 23, 2019, and runs through the first week of January 2020. More than 70 stallholders will display their wares at Christmas markets here. 5) Whisky Life! Whether you’re...
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