FUNERAL ART
FUNERAL ART IN 2023
In 2023, we supported the guided tour of the Glass Soul / Pietas I project on 16/05/2023, with the contribution of Kino 64 U Hradeb and the preparation of the publication Glass Soul 2024, with the contribution of the fused glass sculpture Studio Lhotský.
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Exhibition cycle GLASS SOUL - SOULS, Prague, 2023
From 31.10.2023 to 4.11.2023 an exhibition of glass sculptures, urns Glass Soul / Pietas was realized, which was on display in conjunction with residential design in Sumo Garden, concept store Prague, products for home and soul from around the world.
All this with the support and contribution of our foundation for the revival of funeral culture in Prague.
FUNERAL ART IN 2024
Open Art Challenge - Stele with Heart / Pietas III.,2024
As of September 12, 2023, an open art competition has been announced to design contemporary funerary stelae for placement on a cemetery headstone or memorial. The deadline for the competition has been extended to 30 June 2024 due to high interest, read more here. On 27 August 2024 the winning results of the open one-off art competition for the design of funerary stelae entitled STELE WITH HEART were announced. Visitors could see the selected winning designs in the premises of the Black Swan Art & Event Gallery until 30 September 2024. All this with the support and contribution of our Foundation and the Municipal District of Prague 1.
Based on the success of the Glass Soul / Pietas I project, Arte Bohemien will support the winning artists and implement their designs in the project - Funeral Culture. The Arte Bohemien Foundation supports the announcement of the Stelas with Heart / PIETAS III. art challenge, organized under the auspices of GLAZ BRIDGE, paying tribute to contemporary artists.
On November 1-2, 2024, a special exhibition was held to commemorate the deceased. As part of this event, unique glass art urns, sculptures and other artifacts were displayed at prestigious locations across the country. Where visitors could discover the beauty that combines the fragility of glass with a timeless artistic message. At the same time, visitors could experience moments of quiet remembrance in the company of masterpieces by leading Czech glassmakers, sculptors and other artistic personalities.
GLASS SOUL works were divided and exhibited in the following locations.
Collectors Loft Manes, Prague
Exhibition with exclusive access for collectors and art enthusiasts.
Artefin Gallery, Měšice
An exhibition with an emphasis on the artistic value of our glass works.
Eternal Hunting Ground, Cemetery
A quiet and contemplative exhibition in a cemetery setting with the opportunity to view our works in an authentic setting.
Pardubice Crematorium
An exhibition in one of the architectural icons of the Czech Republic, the Pardubice Crematorium, with the opportunity to interview the artists.
Pegas Prague, Libeň, Bulovka
Meeting with our artists and demonstrations of personalised urns.
Sumo Garden, Prague
An exhibition in an inspiring garden studio setting with the opportunity to purchase an artist's urn on the spot.
Based on the revival of funerary culture and the success of the Glass Soul / Pietas I project, Arte Bohemien approaches as co-organizer to support the exhibition series, organized under the auspices of GLAZ BRIDGE. All this with the support and contribution of the Prague 1 Municipality.