It is hard to tell from the unsightly appearance of the building next to our apartment that it houses world-famous pieces of art including works from Picasso and the famous Czech artist Mucha. We visited the Veletržní Palace that belongs to the National Gallery in Prague last week and took a tour to learn about and see art from the 20th and 21st century. The museum has four floors of galleries, which has work from foreign as well as Czech artists and includes paintings, photographs, architectural sculptures and even experimental films.
A shadow reflects off a sculpture
A sculpture made of brass
Coming to this museum I realized how “weird” modern art can get (such as having a photo of a woman with animal parts strewn on her belly) which made me think about the purpose of modern art and why it is considered art. A quote from one of the artists featured in the museum Jindrich Chalupecky explains, “the art discovers reality, creates reality, reveals reality, the world we live in and us who live. Since not only theme but also sense and intent of the art is nothing but the day-to-day, horrific and famous drama of man and reality: drama of enigma facing wonder. If the modern art is notable to do that, then it will be useless.”
An experimental film
I can’t say I am a fan of all modern art but the most I can say is that it is interesting, appealing, and grabs my attention. The artists of this time have a lot to say, and as a photographer I came here and took mental notes on how they say it, and it makes me think about what stories I want to tell with my images.
The gallery space of the Veletržní Palace
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