[Exhibition period has been extended! ] 100 Years of Czech Design

Exhibition

2020.03.06 fri. - 07.05 sun.

In addition to being the birthplace of the artist Alphonse Mucha, what is today the Czech Republic gave rise to Czech Cubism, a unique style that was influenced by French painting. And during the 20th century, the country became renowned for a wealth of alluring designs, including everything from animation to toys. But it was also during the 20th century that designers found themselves at the mercy of war, foreign occupation, and constant changes in the national political situation.
In this exhibition, we introduce some 250 items from the collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, including furniture, commercial products, and posters. The works, displayed in chronological order, not only illustrate the influence of Czech political situation but also those of Europe as a whole on 20th century design.

List of Works 100 Years of Czech Design (PDF)

Related Exhibition Curatorial Studies 13: Laboratory of Czech Book Design 1920s-1930s
From the collection of Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

Exhibition dates 2020.03.06 fri. - 05.10 sun.
2020.03.06 fri. - 07.05 sun.
* Temporarily closed from Mar. 6–May 25

Hours 9:30AM–5:00PM
*Fridays and Saturdays: 9:30AM–8:00PM
*Fridays and Saturdays in July: 9:30AM–9:00PM
*Admission until 30 min. before closing
*Opening hours is subject to change, due to the prevention against COVID-19 pandemic. Please check the updated information, before your visit.

Closed Mondays

Admission Adult: 1,400 yen (1,200 yen)
University students: 1,000 yen (800 yen)
High school students: 500 yen (300 yen)
* ( ) Figures in parentheses are advanced ticket and groups of 20 or more.
* Junior high school students or younger are free.
* Collection gallery is available with this ticket.
* Visitors with disability and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge. (Please present certificate at the admission.)
* Advance tickets are available until March 5.

Václav Špála, Devil – box, 1921, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
Pavel Janák, Crystal-shaped box, 1911, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague

Publicity materials flyer (2MB)

チェコ・デザイン　100年の旅

Exhibition Catalogue 2,200 yen (incl.tax)

100 Years of Czech Design Catalogue

The Other Venue
Okazaki Mindscape Museum April 6–May 19, 2019
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design June 1–July 28, 2019
Setagaya Art Museum September 14–Novermber 10, 2019
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama July 31–September 22, 2020

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