Inspired by Neo-Impressionism and Fauvist painting exhibitions, he began exploring optical theory, intense color, and light and space effects. Kupka attended Academies of Fine Arts in Prague and Vienna and moved to Paris in 1896. _ Cosmic Spring Creation 1919-1920 František Kupka Paris Experimentation He would soon tip the balance toward total abstraction, becoming one of the earliest artists to do so.” MoMA _ “Many of Kupka’s important paintings and works on paper play between abstraction and portraiture. More than seven dozen of his works are on display at Museum Kampa. Kupka’s development as an artist is reflected in “his concept of color areas, which allowed him to develop a different form of image area building”. The “viewer can observe the stages of his focused analysis of individual painting means – line, area, light values, and color”. The František Kupka Exhibition presents seven chronological chapters of his work. ![]() Pink Hat 1907-1909 František Kupka – ct24.ceskatelevizeīrittany 1909 František Kupka – / František Kupka 1871–1957 Established in 1999, the Mládek Foundation “promotes fine art and presents its modern collection that began in the 1950s”. It forms a “basic pillar of the collection of the Jan and Meda Mládek Foundation” – creator and benefactor of Museum Kampa. This selection of Kupka’s works is considered “one of the world’s most important representatives of 20th century art”. Study for Painting Planes by Colours 1909 František Kupka František Kupka Self Portrait – Profimedia Jan and Meda Mládek Foundation Thankfully, long-term travel provides the opportunity to explore AND reflect! Exploring Prague will keep me busy! There’s more history, art, and music here than I can comprehend – “ the dull brain perplexes and retards”. Here I go, blog posting again… I felt the need to write about these artists for future reference, as I would surely forget most of the captivating detail. ![]() I was enthralled by both artists and have included many attachments illustrating their brilliant work. Those interested can find information online. Although I touch briefly on their life history, it’s too complex to cover in a blog post. Their complicated lives are reflected in art created during various phases of their careers. Both were prominent during the development of avant-garde art in Europe. Kupka and Gutfreund are two of the Czech Republic’s most important artists. Entitled Kupka Gutfreund Masters of World Art, the permanent exhibition features iconic Czech masters – František Kupka, abstract painter, and renowned Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund. ![]() While walking along the riverbank, I spotted Museum Kampa and stopped to view the famous gallery’s newest exhibition. The Vltava Riverside is one Prague’s most captivating areas, especially on a sunny day.
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