One exceptional painter. Twenty-one contemporary artistic perspectives. How does the work of Mikuláš Medek resonate today, and what can it tell artists of younger generations? The exhibition thus opens a dialogue between one of the most distinctive Czech painters of the 20th century and contemporary art. 

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Mikuláš Medek’s birth, the the Emila and Mikuláš Medek Foundation to the exhibition MM 100+21, which connects Medek’s work with that of 21 contemporary artists. Each of them engages with Medek’s legacy in their own way and offers a unique perspective on his work. 

The following artists will present their works: Radka Bodzewicz, Kryštof Brůha, Jan Daňhel, Hana Garová, Jakub Janovský, Šárka Koudelová, Jiří Kovanda, Lukáš Machalický, Jiří Marek, Jiří Matějů, Míla Preslová, Ondřej Přibyl, Magdaléna Rajchlová (MAI), Nikola Emma Ryšavá, Dana Sahánková, Lukáš Slavický, Jiří Šigut, Tereza Štětinová, Sofie Švejdová, Vladimír Véla, and Barbora Vovsová.

The exhibition will also feature accompanying programs, discussions, and guided tours. The works by contemporary artists on display will be available for purchase during the exhibition, allowing visitors to support the foundation’s future activities.

The exhibition takes place in the year marking the 100th anniversary of Medek’s birth. At the same time, the first complete monograph and catalog of his paintings is being published; you can pre-order it now.

Curators: Petr Vaňous, Adéla Procházková
Architect: Lukáš Machalický
Graphic Design: Štěpán Malovec, Kristina Ambrozová

The exhibition was supported by: Generali Czech Insurance Foundation, State Fund for Culture

Media partner: Deník N

Opening hours: daily 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.