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The Memorial of National Literature in Prague has rebranded and become the Museum of Literature, offering its visitors the marvelous opportunity to indulge in Czech history from a different point of view or language. The museum is open every day except for Monday, the holy day for all cultural organizations, from 10.00 to 18.00. It is a great place to make a connection with Prague, or the Czech Republic as a whole, on a different, much deeper level. Still, is this something to discover in Prague during the Christmas holidays? Join us on the literature adventure with great Czech authors, including Čapek, Hrabal, Kundera, and other representatives of classical literature.  History Corner The Museum of Literature in Prague has aRead more.

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The Slav Epic could be finally returning to Prague. The Institute of Planning and Development of the Capital The City of Prague (IPR) has proposed seven locations, three of which it believes are best suited for the permanent settling of the 20 massive canvases by the late Czech painter and illustrator, Alfons Mucha. To determine a suitable permanent location, the IPR inspected various sites and rated them based on criteria such as availability, estimated complexity, and benefit for the particular location. Of the selected locations, Pankrácké náměstí, Savarin, and Ledárny Braník, only the first is located on publicly-owned land. “Since its inception, the Slavic epic has been waiting for a dignified permanent placement. We want to end this uncertainty aboutRead more.

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Romanian museum and theatre join forces in a novel campaign While Romania was in lockdown because of the new coronavirus COVID-19, The National Museum of Art of Romania and the Nottara Theater launched the “Frame these Artists” campaign – a joint initiative in response to difficult times for cultural institutions and the need to bring art closer to people. Every Monday, the two institutions published on their Facebook pages images of well-known paintings (and one sculpture) alongside photographs in which actors reenact the work of art.In total, 16 works of art were brought to life by the actors, including a portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, a sculpture by Auguste Rodin and some of the most important Romanian painters. The campaign was veryRead more.