Place:
Národní muzeum
Date:
7/2/2025 - 30/4/2025
Price:
200.00 EUR
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Come and discover the life and work of one of the most significant typographers and type designers in history.
The exhibition at the Historical Building of the National Museum focuses on the life and work of Giambattista Bodoni (1740–1813), one of the most significant typographers and printers in history. Bodoni, coming from a printing family, established a royal printing house in Parma and later his own private workshop, from which typographically exquisite works emerged. The exhibition presents Bodoni's journey to typographic perfection, from his early years in his father's printing house through his work for the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in Rome to his successes in Parma. The exhibition introduces Bodoni's revolutionary style, characterized by a striking contrast between thin and thick strokes of type and an emphasis on harmony between text and white space. The exhibition also documents Bodoni's collaboration with prominent figures of his time, including the Duke of Parma, Ferdinand, and the King of Spain. It showcases Bodoni's most significant prints, including the Manuale tipografico, a specimen book of typefaces published by his wife Margherita Paola after Bodoni's death.
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Pop-up café, gastro extravaganza, lectures, and the reopened water tower. The celebrations of Holešovice Market start next week, and visitors can expect a rich program.
The Holešovice Market is like a living organism that has been breathing with Prague for over a century. A place where raw history meets pulsating modernity. Former slaughterhouses, an animal market, and a vegetable paradise – today a scene for culture, food, and community, celebrating 130 years since its establishment this year. From April 24 to May 14, a series of events will take place here, uniquely connecting the most interesting aspects of the past and present. Expect experiences that will surprise, delight, and inspire you. Time for the gastro performance BEEF, the aroma of old recipes, and futuristic flavors. Time for an open pop-up café with a reading room and an authentic menu. Time for concerts that will animate Hall 17, and an exhibition that will take you on a journey through time to the very top of the water tower.
British producer Harvey Causon will present his debut album in Prague.
British producer and singer Harvey Causon, one of the most interesting voices of the contemporary British electronic scene, is coming to Prague for the first time on April 25 to present his debut album Square Breath. The evening will open with the local audiovisual project Bariel AV, which recently released the album Life is One of the Hardest. Both artists share a sense of atmosphere, a desire for musical experimentation, and a deeply personal approach to creation.
GAIA CELEBRATES HER FIRST YEAR. ZOO PRAGUE IS PREPARING A SATURDAY CELEBRATION AND SPECIAL ENRICHMENT.
On Saturday, April 12, a year will pass since the birth of Gaia. The name was chosen and bestowed upon the second offspring of the lowland gorilla in the Dja Reserve pavilion last year by the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Gaia is a resilient young gorilla at just under a year old, who most often plays with her three-month-older sister Mobi. Celebrations at the Dja Reserve will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Gaia receiving her gift at 3 p.m.
Comic-Con Prague 2025 starts in a few days! Fans can look forward to stars from Stranger Things, Red Dwarf, The Defector, and a party with Hodor.
The sixth edition of Comic-Con Prague starts this Friday! A unique weekend full of movie and TV stars, themed exhibitions, cosplay, video games, and exclusive shows will kick off with a legendary party. The festival takes place from April 11 to 13, 2025, at the O2 Universe in Prague.
Do you like challenges? Try the Urban Challenge race!
An obstacle race that will test your strength, speed, and determination. A race in daylight or in the dim light of street lamps. This and much more is the unique race Urban Challenge. Register and with your ISIC card, you will receive a 30% discount on the entry fee!
Musical Spring at Holešovice Market: The concert series will celebrate 130 years of the former slaughterhouse complex.
The music program celebrating 130 years of the Holešovice Market will bring a series of concerts from April to May, connecting the contemporary Czech music scene with the unique atmosphere of the industrial space of the market. Visitors can look forward to a diverse lineup – from electronic experiments by WWW NEUROBEAT to the delicate indie-folk of Republic of Two, and the powerful energy of hardcore legends Slut and Meat-House Chicago I.R.A. There will also be new discoveries from the music scene, such as Ida The Young and Anna Vaverková.