The exhibition at the International Museum of Ceramics in Bechyne, preceded by the publication of a comprehensive monograph in 2023, focuses on this influence and attempts to show that Rado's work not only partially reflects the morphology of puppets, but above all that his figurative sculpture was shaped by his own experience with the revival and activation of objects in the theater. From the perspective of the "revived object", he then reinterprets Rado's figurative sculpture and therefore approaches it through a different key than before - Rado's work and its interpretation have so far been bound by the division according to the technology used or the main motif. The author's creative processes also take on new contours in connection with the "revived object", in which he focused, for example, on the intertwining of the vessel and the figure or used prefabricated elements (blocks, bricks, tiles). From these, he easily created figurative sculptures, characterized by his perspective and humor.
The exhibition The Animated Object will present works from the collections of the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, and numerous works from private collections.
Accompanying programs:
Saturday 28. 6. 2025
15:00 – Guided tour of the exhibition with curator Vendula Fremlová
Come and listen to an insightful explanation about the life and work of Pravoslav Rady, complete with interesting facts from behind the scenes of the exhibition preparations.
4:00 PM – Thematic puppet show by the BUŘT theater group. Also suitable for families with children.
Saturday 19. 7. 2025
15:00 – Guided tour of the exhibition with curator Vendula Fremlová
Another opportunity to immerse yourself in an interpretation that connects ceramic objects with the artist's unique view of the world.
16:00 - Thematic puppet show by the Drak'n'Roses theatre group. Suitable for families with children.
Wednesday 30. 7. 2025
15:00–16:00 – Guided tour with artist Šárka Radová
Pravoslav Rady's daughter will offer a personal perspective on her father's work and his influence on the Czech ceramics scene.
16:00–17:00 – Art workshop with UV paints
A creative workshop for all ages – play with light, colors, and shapes inspired by Rad's aesthetics.
Saturday 16. 8. 2025
15:00 – Guided tour of the exhibition with curator Vendula Fremlová
The final interpretation of the exhibition will bring a new perspective on the individual works and their broader context.
16:00 – Lecture: “P. Rada and his work in architecture” with Ondřej Surový
The documentarist, technologist and theorist will present a lesser-known chapter of Rado's work – ceramic works in public space.
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