Exhibition A Glimpse into the Archive 18: Map/Plan presents a unique selection of maps and plans from the collections of the Archive of Fine Arts, which, in addition to its documentary value, also reveals the remarkable level of graphic design in Czech and Slovak cartographic production from the second half of the 20th century.

Visitors will see not only exhibition plans, orientation diagrams, and cultural maps, but above all tourist maps, road maps, and guidebooks that captivate with their imaginative typography, striking colors, and original treatment of motifs from individual regions.

The exhibition traces the development of cartographic production from the 1950s to the 1990s and highlights the institutions and individuals who shaped map production in Czechoslovakia. In addition to well-known cartographic companies, it also showcases the work of artists and graphic editors, whose contribution to the final appearance of the maps was often overlooked.

Special attention is given to illustrated and promotional maps published by tourism organizations, which demonstrate the high level of applied graphics of the time.

The exhibition also encourages reflection on the very essence of the map. A map is not merely a practical tool for orientation, but also a specific way of interpreting the world. It reflects the ideas of the time, cultural contexts, and power relations, and shows how people in different eras understood and depicted the space around them. Through the materials on display, visitors are introduced to the fascinating world of maps as a means of knowledge, communication, and visual culture.