After more than six months of reconstruction, Bílek’s villa in Prague’s Hradčany will reopen to visitors on Tuesday. The unusual building was built by the sculptor and graphic artist František Bílek (1872-1941) according to his own plans. Today it serves as a monument to his work, and houses exhibitions related to his projects. During this last reconstruction, non-original elements created during the previous renovation were removed from the house. Bílek’s villa has been managed by the Gallery of the Capital City of Prague since the 1960s. According to them, the creation of a new exhibition also serves to arrange the exhibits so that each space represents a specific theme of his work. “These are monumental works in Prague and the beginning of his work, while we tried to install the second part of his work in Chýnov and accentuate historical issues,” said Martin Krummholz, Ph.D. Bílek’s works from his peak creative period are presented in the permanent exhibition. According to Bílek, the Prague villa was supposed to express “Life as a field full of ripe ears of corn, providing nutrition for the brothers every day.” Many ears of corn are tied in sheaves–forming a pillar. Some of the columns are...
Prague 6 received a gift from Ukrainian citizens in the form of five red viburnum. The flowers serve as a thank you for accommodation, help, and support during the ongoing war. Mayor Ondřej Kolář (TOP 09) took over the planting of the trees together with the Ukrainian ambassador Yevhen Perebyjnis. Ukrainian women, who found asylum in the city district, accompanied the ceremony by singing the folk song Red Viburnum. Mayor Ondřej Kolář wished for the bushes to take root–thus far, they are doing well. He also hopes that they will find the right home in the territory of Prague 6, just like many people from Ukraine before them. The song is sad but optimistic and has become a symbol of Ukrainian pride and resistance during the war with Russia. The song Red Viburnum served as the anthem of the Ukrainian Voluntary Legion during World War I. There are several versions of this folk song with original adaptations. There are also many theories about who its original author is. It is most often attributed to Mikhail Hajvoronsky, but modern musicologists are unsure about its true origins. “The red viburnum has been a symbol of Ukraine for centuries and nowadays also a...
This Sunday, June 26, will take place one of the most awaited festivals of the year, hosted by Karlin Market. The Street Food Festival will have a number of food vendors representing the best of what modern Czech street food has to offer. Beyond just food, however, there will be something for everyone. Many different beers will be available bottled and on tap. Two DJ’s–DJ Hlava and DJ Senor Victor–will be playing live music and creating a fun, family-friendly ambience. That’s not all for live music, however. The bands Neandrtal Project and United Heads will also be performing at the festival. Alongside the music, there will be a skateboard and BMX exhibition, with a big ramp and some of the best riders showing off their tricks. Marek Cejchan, one of the best skateboarders in the country will be there, along with Martin Masek who will show off his unique, aggressive BMX style with some mind-blowing stunts. On a similar theme, the Prague Breakin School–the best break dancing school in the Czech Republic–will be performing and teaching any interested children in some of the moves. The school is nearby in Karlin and has helped revitalize the post-industrial neighborhood into one of...
The Prague City Hall will build the first city-supported cooperative housing project, in which two blocks of houses with up to 266 flats should be built near Radlická Street in Prague 5. Today, Prague representatives OK’d the construction, development and funding of a cooperative housing project. The aim of the project is to improve the availability of affordable housing. Prague has long struggled with a shortage of flats as prices rise even higher. Now, it is looking to co-ops to help keep costs low. In the future, the city also wants to launch other similar projects. “This is the first ready-made pilot project of affordable housing. Together with the Prague Development Company (PDS), we have selected land and the most prepared one is in Radlická. We have a step ahead of competing for a partner who will set up a team with us. The aim is to ensure affordable housing because the situation is alarming. It is not a single project, but the first one,” said Councilor Hana Kordová Marvanová. Marvanová also said that Prague is the last in terms of housing availability in Europe and that 17 gross monthly wages are needed to buy an apartment. According to her,...
The 25th edition of the Respect Festival is a return to form. For a quarter of a century, the festival has invited to Prague, for an early summer weekend of outdoor performances, musical artists of multi-genres (though generally under the term World Music) from faraway lands for a gathering of the tribes embracing good vibes, cultural diversity, community and celebration. Headlining on Saturday is Benin International Musical, a seven-piece group of musicians and vocalists from Benin, the French-speaking West African country, known for being the birthplace of voodoo. This magical voodoo heritage of Benin is reflected in their music and dance, while their sound is updated to fit the African club grooves at home and in Europe, especially Paris. Also on Saturday is Oumou Sangare, called the Queen of African pop from Mali; Foufolah, a multi-racial group from London merging Senegalese vocals and West African rhythms (of Gambia) with contemporary club injections from dub, afro-electro grooves, sci-fi synth and guitar; and Atine, a female quintet merging Iranian classical music and the spirt of 19th-century Persian poetry with musical influences from Arabic, Persian, flamenco, jazz and baroque music. On Sunday, more African groups are on the program including Etenesh Wassie, an...
At midnight, the Prague Assistance Center, one of the largest organizations in the country dedicated to helping refugees, will close. Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) claimed that the capital is no longer able to accept more refugees. He has said that at Friday’s meeting with Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) he will demand that the refugees be distributed to other regions based on their population. Fiala called the closure of the center “unreasonable”. One of the primary objectives of Friday’s meeting is to discuss who bears the financial and political responsibility of taking in and providing for refugees. “Not only in Prague but in other regional capitals too, there are also increasing rents. This is pushing up the cost of living in the context of the energy crisis and inflation, so I wonder who will solve it? ” Hřib declared. The Prague Assistance Center has helped almost 100,000 refugees since the beginning of its operation. Recently, that has meant that over 500 people a day will check in to the center. For example, on Tuesday, 622 people were checked in in Prague. The accommodation was provided for 60 and 41 were transferred to other KACPUs for clearance. Since the start...
Following the success of the yearly Prague Beer Fest, Permanent Pragovka is launching a new festival this next week dedicated exclusively to sour beers. Starting on juNE 11 and running through Sunday, June 15, beer lovers can look forward to a curated selection of brews that have quickly become crowd favourites. The lineup includes Sour Ales, Berliner Weisse, Gose, Pastry Sours, Lambic, and more—offering a range of unexpected colours and bold, tangy flavours. Permanent Pragovka is a craft beer bar and garden located in Pragovka, the formerly industrial neighborhood in Prague 9 that has seen a massive revitalization as of late into one of Prague’s most happying artsy neighborhoods. The bar–which has served a vital role in the rebirth of the district–was opened more than 4 years ago and has been providing the community with events dedicated to beer ever since. The bar itself is contained within one of two shipping containers, with the other featuring a grill offering new takes on traditional Czech and American fare, with burgers, fries, sausages, and more. Other than its beer selection, Permanent Pragovka is famous for its huge burgers that pair perfectly with any draft beer. The bar–beyond the specific offerings of the...
“We want free public transport in Prague”, the opposition claims. “It is just a pre-election move”, the city management replies. The chairman of ANO Party, Ondřej Prokop, came up with a controversial proposal for free public transport in Prague until the end of 2022. Prokop argued that public transport in Prague is still not full after the coronavirus epidemic and that many cars run empty or half-empty, and Prague residents need to be positively motivated to use public transport. The second argument is Prokop’s claim that the people of Prague are facing an energy and inflationary crisis. “As the economic situation is deteriorating significantly, many Praguers are falling into poverty, and public transport is still not full, we will propose public transport completely free of charge until the end of 2022,” Prokop wrote in a report to journalists. “Of course, we understand the difficult situation of citizens in these times, but this must be addressed through targeted assistance and not wasteful budgeting. At the same time, it is important to maintain the quality of Prague’s public transport. Frequent connections, building new tram lines, metro lines, electrifying bus lines, buying new modern vehicles and we can only ensure this thanks to...
Cities where the street food culture is expanding can help the street life thriving. Good food can do more than just satisfy a hungry stomach; it can also make a significant difference in urban neighborhoods. Individuals can form human relationships as a result of the food, and it is something that makes people feel like they’re a part of their city in ways that don’t always happen indoors. Standing shoulder to shoulder with other people eating at a market certanly brings us closer together, which can help our healing from the long time lockdowns and lack of social connections in the past years. We spoke on the topic of how street food and marketplaces have an impact on the city’s areas with Ms. Hollie Lin, CGO of the Manifesto Market, and we learned some interesting details about their Prague venue and future plans. Tell us first, what is your role at Manifesto? Like other members in the founding team, my role evolved over the last few years. Currently, I am leading various aspects of the company's growth, so that we can welcome more guests and make them happy, that goes with creating more jobs and creating better revenue for our...
Are you looking for some new places to eat? Here is a list of newly opened businesses. Sugar MaMa Address: Milešovská 8, Prague 8 The love of baking and the desire for change led Dáša, the owner of Sugar MaMa to open her own sweet shop. The Prague 8 establishment offers everything from French pinwheels with almond caramel to Moravian cakes and donuts. You can also buy tartlets, wreaths, punches or even pistachio sandwiches. While the shop offers a cozy, chic interior, patrons can also take their purchases to nearby Jiřího z Poděbrad Square and enjoy them there. If healthy food is more your style, Sugar MaMa also offers homemade cut granola, in addition to non-food offerings such as flowers or wine. Čep a Pec Address: Svatoplukova 528, Prague 4 Čep a Pec – there could not be a more fitting name for the recent Nusle establishment, which offers high-quality beer z Čepu (from the tap) and good food z Pece (from the oven). The family-run business seeks not only to improve the public space but above all to show off the offerings from their own Four Elements Flying Brewery. They have seven taps on the tap – you will find Budvar 33, Malostranská...
This year, for the first time, the flagship educational project Fireflies of the Czech Radio Endowment Fund will open its doors to the guests of Café POTMĚ, in Náměstí Míru in Prague. From June 22 to July 3, Praguers will be able to enjoy the lively café bustle and authentic atmosphere while sitting in complete darkness in the company of blind and partially sighted cafe-goers. The goal of the program is to introduce sighted guests to the world of the blind, giving them an opportunity to step into the shoes of a blind person. Guests can enjoy, among other things, musical performances, wine tastings and live broadcasts by Czech Radio stations. In the café, customers can look forward to professional service from visually impaired staff, who will be happy to present a piece of their everyday world. Upon arrival, visitors will be welcomed and provided with the necessary instructions, then they will be turned over to guides, who will take them to the table and hand them over to their waiter. The cafe was designed by Adéla Bačová from KOMA MODULAR, a Czech modular design firm, and the interiors were provided by IKEA. On the opening day of Café POTMĚ...
Big changes are coming up on Victory Square in Prague, with plans to transform the entire space. The city and private sector are working together to revive the neighborhood–and in the process, creating a new form of public space is planned for students. An international architectural competition has been announced for the buildings that should complement the square, prepared by the private sector together with the city, the district, and the Institute of Planning and Development (IPR). Offices, flats and a new building for the ICT are planned in the place. The land was originally owned by the university and sold to developers with the promise of building new premises with facilities for students, including laboratories. Developers estimate the completion date at 2028. The completion of the houses in the part of the space where they are obviously missing will fulfill the original plan that the architect Antonín Engel had for Vítězné náměstí more than a hundred years ago. Engel began working on the urban concept of the expanding Dejvice in 1921. It also included the central square, around which a network of streets run. One of the last great neo-classical Czech architects, it’s vital that the new developer maintain...
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