Prague exhibition connects Baroque scientific collection with modern Czech art
The Prague City Gallery launched an exhibition called "Actual Infinity" at the Municipal Library in Prague, showcasing a blend of Baroque scientific artifacts and modern Czech art. This event, curated by Marissa Prihodova, kicked off on April 25, 2001, located at Marianske Square 1. The exhibition features natural specimens and tools from the Prague Museum Mathematicum, established in 1722, alongside pieces by artists like Karel Malich, Vaclav Bostik, Zdenek Sykora, and Federico Diaz. Frank Kupka's paintings and Vojtech Preissig's works highlighted Czech themes of line and form, while contemporary artists like Frantisek Scala and Veronika Bromova delved into nature and sensuality. Some critics proposed renaming it "Potential Infinity" to reflect the contemporary artistic vibe better.
Key facts
- Exhibition "Actual Infinity" opened April 25, 2001
- Located at Prague City Gallery – Municipal Library, Marianske Square 1
- Featured Baroque scientific collection from Prague Museum Mathematicum (founded 1722)
- Included contemporary works by Karel Malich, Vaclav Bostik, Zdenek Sykora, Federico Diaz
- Showcased Frank Kupka paintings and Vojtech Preissig monographs
- Displayed Magdalena Jetelova's 1992 Iceland photographs with mineral samples
- Presented 17th-century theater etchings alongside Stanislav Kolibal sculptures
- Exhibition design used asymmetrical wall panels and glass cabinets
Entities
Artists
- Marissa Prihodova
- Karel Malich
- Vaclav Bostik
- Zdenek Sykora
- Federico Diaz
- Frank Kupka
- Vojtech Preissig
- Frantisek Scala
- Veronika Bromova
- Jiri Cernicky
- Jiri Prihoda
- Magdalena Jetelova
- Stanislav Kolibal
Institutions
- Prague City Gallery
- Municipal Library
- Prague Museum Mathematicum
- ARTMargins Online
- Museum Kircheranium
Locations
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Marianske Square
- Prague 1
- Iceland