Arts Political art exhibition to open at Prague Castle next month
The term 'political art' causes instant distrust among many Czechs, especially artists. After 40 years of political oppression by the communist regime, under which artists' creative freedom had to be sacrificed for the possibility of obtaining commissions, one cannot be surprised by such mistrust.
But political art is still alive. Political artwork might arouse mixed emotions here in the Czech Republic, but in the West it is perceived in quite a different way. In the near future, Czechs will have a chance to see political art from around the world: starting in mid-May, Prague Castle will begin hosting an exhibition, called Politik-Um/New Engagement.
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