DOX Center's Artistic Director Jaroslav Anděl Discusses Prague's New Contemporary Art Hub
In an interview with Erich Sargeant, Jaroslav Anděl, the newly appointed artistic director of Prague's DOX Center for Contemporary Art, elaborates on the center's aspirations. Situated in Holešovice, the DOX Center occupies repurposed factory buildings designed by architect Ivan Kroupa, a project initiated by developer Leoš Válka. As a Kunsthalle-type venue, DOX emphasizes temporary exhibitions and seeks enduring support for Jiří Hůla's Archive of Fine Arts. It aims to engage both local and global audiences, offering programs for youth and tourists alike. Upcoming exhibitions feature Douglas Gordon in summer 2009 and a project by Pipilotti Rist. Additionally, DOX organizes events that bridge art and science, operates independently of government funding, and intends to expand its facilities in 2009.
Key facts
- Jaroslav Anděl was appointed artistic director of DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague in 2009
- DOX Center occupies renovated former sheet metal factory buildings in Prague's Holešovice district
- Czech architect Ivan Kroupa designed the gallery spaces
- Developer Leoš Válka initiated the project and secured financing partners
- DOX operates as a Kunsthalle without permanent collection or government funding
- Future exhibitions include Douglas Gordon (summer 2009) and Pipilotti Rist project
- The center hosts twice-weekly events including talks and panel discussions
- DOX plans to open additional floors in the annex building later in 2009
Entities
Artists
- Jaroslav Anděl
- Douglas Gordon
- Pipilotti Rist
- Jose-Maria Cano
- Jiří Hůla
- Matej Krén
- Věra Chytilová
- Ivan Kroupa
- Leoš Válka
- Erich Sargeant
Institutions
- DOX Center for Contemporary Art
- ARTMargins
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston
- Czech National Film Archive
- British Film Institute
- Charles University
Locations
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Houston
- Texas
- U.S.A.
- London
- United Kingdom
- Holešovice