Guided Tour of Babetta 207 Exhibition Led by Curator and Artist
Curator Světlana Malina and artist Eda Babák will guide a tour of the Babetta 207 exhibition, which highlights the restoration of the renowned Czechoslovak moped. This exhibition showcases a community of enthusiasts and illustrates a narrative of camaraderie. Babák, who is set to receive the 2026 Czech Grand Design Award for Discovery of the Year, collaborated with his friend Tomáš on the restoration. The project emphasizes how the moped serves as a bridge between individuals from diverse backgrounds, uncovering the essence of friendship and trust forged through collective effort. Babák's work merges staged and documentary photography, resulting in technically refined images. He studies in Photography Studio II at UMPRUM under Alena Kotzmannová.
Key facts
- Guided tour led by curator Světlana Malina and author Eda Babák.
- Exhibition documents restoration of the Babetta moped.
- Eda Babák received 2026 Czech Grand Design Award in Discovery of the Year.
- Restoration undertaken with friend Tomáš.
- Babák is a student at UMPRUM in Photography Studio II under Alena Kotzmannová.
- Exhibition portrays community of enthusiasts and friendship.
- Babák's photography combines staged and documentary styles.
- Tour is part of the Babetta 207 exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Eda Babák
- Alena Kotzmannová
- Tomáš
Institutions
- UMPRUM
- Czech Grand Design Award
- NEWEAST