What led to the creation of the Czech Centers’ and National Gallery Prague’s joint project which tries to present the very best from the Czech collections in the form of short videos? Why these particular 11 artists of different nationalities? These and many more questions will be answered by art historian Veronika Wolf, who took part in the video dramaturgy and is also the presenter in each episode. To the question of how to be relevant to the vastly different audiences of America, Europe, Russia, or the Far East, she adds: “It was crucial to formulate the content so that it would be accessible and intelligible for audiences from different cultural backgrounds, different traditions, and realities, and at the same time keep the depth and accuracy of expression. I’ll admit it wasn’t always a picnic.” Watch the online lecture to find out how the creators took on this task, feasible or not.
The event took place on Thursday, July 8, 2021
You are cordially invited to the online lecture by art historian Veronika Wolf from the National Gallery in Prague who will introduce the new video series Highlights from the National Gallery Prague which is set to be part of the Czech Center New York’s summer program this year. Apart from behind-the-scenes details, Veronika Wolf will also talk in more depth about the works from the collection and will respond to participants’ questions.
Veronika Wolf graduated from Palacky University Olomouc in the History of Art. She has also studied Italian art at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice and art law at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. She has previously worked at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, lived for several years in London and, prior to joining the National Gallery in Prague as a Director of External Affairs, was Director of The Lobkowicz Collections in Prague. Veronika has given lectures at universities in London and Paris, and at museums in Berlin, Moscow, and Singapore.
The National Gallery Prague administers the biggest art collection in the Czech Republic. Its six buildings display works from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Baroque, and all the way to modern and contemporary art. The project Highlights from the National Gallery Prague consists of 11 short videos which present the richness and variety of Czech-made artworks, as well as works linked to the Czech cultural environment. We will also present a rare panel painting from the reign of Emperor Charles IV; the favorite art and artists of Emperor Rudolph II; as well as turn-of-the-century Czech artists who enjoyed considerable success abroad – Mucha, Kupka, Toyen, Orlik.
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