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Miquel Barceló and the Written Worlds
The first-ever presentation of the internationally acclaimed Spanish artist Miquel Barceló in the Czech Republic, focusing on his long and intense relationship with literature.
Joel-Peter Witkin: Broken World
An exhibition presenting photographs and drawings by Joel-Peter Witkin from 2010-2025. The exhibited works, by one of the most influential authors who brought photography to the forefront of the visual arts, show why his work continues to shape the way we think about the body, memory, and the meaning of images.
Point of View 3: Balance
The third instalment of a long-term project seeks a balance between the organic and technical worlds. The work of Czech and foreign artists reveals the various connections between nature and technology - two seemingly disparate environments to which we intrinsically belong today, even though we perceive a certain tension between them.
HIT BY NEWS
HIT BY NEWS takes a lucid and critical look at the fascinating topic of a society that was, is, and will continue to be shaped by the media. It presents a selection from the collection of Annette and Peter Nobel.
Patrik Illo: Something Is Not Nothing
The exhibition Something Is Not Nothing presents Patrik Illo, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Slovak glass art. The title of the exhibition refers to the intensity, concentration, and paradox inherent in Illo's work.
Veronika Zýková: Foolidiot
Veronika Zýková created several works for the Polička/Shelf gallery space at the Archive of Fine Arts at DOX, transferring her usually large-format abstractions onto the surface of children's picture books.
Good News
A family workshop accompanying the new HIT BY NEWS exhibition presenting a press-art collection, where we will use various artistic means and techniques to develop our ability to see what is important and valuable amid the flood of bad news.
Opening: GA-I-SU-RA
Grand opening of the GA-I-SU-RA exhibition dedicated to the life’s work of Czech Japanologist, translator, journalist, calligrapher, photographer, and educator Petr Geisler.
GA-I-SU-RA
A homage to Petr Geisler and his work, GA-I-SU-RA also pays tribute to calligraphy as a form of inner expression, reminding us that writing and beautiful script have always been a natural reflection of (not only) a pure soul. From his expressive calligraphy through multiple-exposure photography from 1980s Japan to his monumental inscription of the Buddhist Heart Sutra.
MOMI: Vintage & Antique Kimono Show
The showcase of kimonos from the collection of MOMI, which focuses on traditional Japanese clothing, will be led by Kumie Holý, a professional stylist who specialises in Japanese kimonos and makeup for art and film. The showcase will be followed by a workshop that will offer practical advice about wearing kimonos as everyday clothing.
Kwaidan: Hōichi the Earless
Screening of part of the film Kwaidan (1964, directed by Masaki Kobayashi), one of the best and most visually impressive Japanese classic horror films. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Petr Holý and Aňa and Ester Geisler.
Alžběta Tichá: Frekvence
Frequency explores the complex relationship between body, mind, and technology. What happens when we feel nothing at all? And what happens when we go through extreme physical and emotional roller coasters? Alžběta Tichá creates an intimate and dynamic picture of human perception and emotions.
Jazz at the Spring Fest
Living jazz legend and seventeen-time Grammy nominee Fred Hersch makes his Prague Spring debut with his trio, named Jazz Group of the Year 2019 by DownBeat magazine.
Unsuk Chin in Conversation
Public interview with Unsuk Chin, Prague Offspring Composer-in-Residence, holder of the Grawemeyer Award and the Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung Preis.
Ensemble Modern I
The first evening at the Prague Offspring with Ensemble Modern, during which you will step through the looking–glass, discover the endless possibilities of percussion instruments, and experience a world premiere. The concert is part of Prague Spring festival 2026.
Reading Lessons – Ensemble Modern
The Ensemble Modern players, who master their instruments in thousands of ways, guide young composers and the audience of Prague Offspring through a realm of new possibilities in sound. The concert takes place as part of the Prague Spring Festival 2026.
Masterclass – Ensemble Modern
Explore new performance techniques with members of Ensemble Modern as part of Prague Offspring. Part of the Prague Spring festival 2026.
Ensemble Modern II
The acoustic world of South Korean markets or Japan’s Noh and Bunraku theatre. During the second evening of Prague Offspring, Ensemble Modern will present, in addition to four World premieres, music inspired by the Far East.
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Colum McCann aboard Gulliver
Colum McCann's novel Apeirogon is a book about the power of story. As part of the FALL 2023 festival, we christened the long-awaited Czech edition of the novel that conquered the world.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in the Gulliver Airship
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an acclaimed Nigerian author and a defining voice on race and gender for the digital age, is visiting Prague for the first time. The discussion with the author in the Gulliver Airship will be hosted by Ladislav Nagy.
ON AIR: MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland
Meet MoLI in a conversation on curating literature in an art space followed by readings from award-winning Irish authors and their Czech translators.
DOX live: Franck Vigroux
Viliam Dočolomanský talked about work, life, and new projects with French director and musician Franck Vigroux. Meet this inspirational artist first from your home, and then on September 8 and 9, discover his performance entitled Flesh at the DOX+ hall.
Gulliver ON AIR: John Banville
Over his career the Irish writer John Banville has widened the scope of Irish literature in startling ways. One surprising element of that work has been the importance for him of the city of Prague, from his early depictions of it in Kepler, to later ones in Prague Pictures and Wolf on a String.
The future of work
Is Artificial Intelligence a New Road to Serfdom? With his characteristic attention to the subtleties of the human condition, Robert Skidelsky offers a challenging account of what it means to pursue
the good life in the age of the machines.
#DATAMAZE: Joana Moll
A lecture by the Spanish artist Joanna Moll in which she will present her art projects. Her work critically explores the way post-capitalist narratives affect the alphabetization of machines, humans and ecosystems.
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Being a member of the DOX Club offers many new opportunities for you and your family. Free admission to all exhibitions and discussions, discounts at the café, and much more.
