Museum Kampa - discover the art collections of the 20th century

Description

The Kampa Museum is located in the grounds of the Owl Mills in Mala Strana in the centre of Prague. It preserves the art collection of Jan and Meda Mládek, who actively supported Czechoslovak non-conformist artists during their exile in the second half of the 20th century. The collection contains the largest collection of works by one of the founders of modern abstract painting, František Kupka, and works by other important 20th century artists from the so-called Eastern Bloc. The mission of the Kampa Museum is to care for the collection of artworks by modern artists and to bear witness to the difficult times in which this art was created and which should not be forgotten. The collections of the Kampa Museum
The Kampa Museum makes its collections accessible to the public and also organises a number of temporary exhibitions of domestic and international artists, including Yoko Ono, Frank Malina, Joseph Beuys, Matěj Krén, Julian Opie, Piet Mondrian, Theodor Pištěk and Andy Warhol. The museum was created thanks to the initiative of art collector Meda Mládková and her husband Jan Mládek. Meda Mládková sees the creation of the museum as the realization of her life dream. Permanent exhibition: the pioneer of abstraction František Kupka, Czech sculptor Otto Gutfreund, collection of contemporary Czech and Central European art. The collection of Central European modern art speaks profoundly about the history of the so-called Eastern Bloc and contributes to our contemporary cultural awareness. For families with children, school and special interest groups, the museum offers a number of entertainment and educational "animation programmes" on request for the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Museum Shop and Restaurant Owl Mills
The Museum Shop also offers a range of catalogues, magazines, books, postcards and posters. The stunning location of the old Kampa opens up a unique view of Hradčany, Charles Bridge and the entire waterfront. The Owl Mills Restaurant is part of the Kampa Museum. The main theme of the Sovovy mlýny restaurant is the renaissance of Czech cuisine, i. e. the interpretation of traditional Czech cuisine in a modern concept. Explore a unique collection of modern and contemporary Central European art! Museum Kampa - Jan and Meda Mládek Foundation
The institution was awarded in the National Museum Competition Gloria musaealis:
2018: the institution was awarded in the National Museum Competition)
2018 - II place in the category Museum Achievement of the Year - for the project "Portheimka: Museum of Glass"

Highlights

• Home to the largest collection of František Kupka's works
• Features art from notable 20th century artists
• Hosts temporary exhibitions of international artists

General Information

Museum Kampa, located in the heart of Prague, showcases extensive collections of 20th century art, particularly focusing on František Kupka and Otto Gutfreund. The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions featuring both domestic and international artists, making it a vital cultural hub in the region.

Location

U Sovových mlýnů 2, 118 00 Prag 1 - Malá Strana, Czech Republic

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