Photographer Captures The Mystical Beauty of Czech Forests
Czech photographer Petr Sýkora takes beautiful shots of the local forests: morning, fog, silence and a mystical atmosphere. Continue reading »
“Days of Thunder”: Atmospheric Cityscape Oil Paintings by Bozhena Fuchs
According to Bozhena: “I’m an artist currently living and working in Prague, Czech Republic. I graduated from Uzhhorod National University with a Bachelor of Social Sciences, majoring in Political Science. Continue reading »
Vintage Cover Photos of Czech Weekly News Pestrý Týden in 1927
Pestrý týden was a Czech illustrated weekly magazine published November 2, 1926 to April 28, 1945, during the First and Second Czechoslovak Republics and during the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Continue reading »
A Group Of Czech Students Recreate Weird And Strange Scenes From Medieval Books
Legalization of marijuana in the Czech Republic has brought about the effect of. But the effects are different. In an old castle of Pořešín, for example, you can see a group of Czech students recreate strange scenes from old printings. Continue reading »
This Heartbreaking Sculpture Depicts The 82 Kids That Were Handed Over To The Nazis In The Town Of Lidice Back In 1942
World War II is known to be the deadliest conflict in human history. Somewhere between 50 to 85 million people lost their lives due to the pointless, mindless war that was based on two Utopian ideologies. Needless to say, the combat only served the upper men instead of those who fought them. Unbelievably cruel massacres and atrocities were carried out both by Soviets and Nazis – the Holodomor, Holocaust, strategic bombing, etc. Yet, the memory of those wasted lives remains. One of the most atrocious acts done by Nazis was the wiping out of the Lidice village located in former Czechoslovakia (now in the territory of Czech Republic). Continue reading »
No, This Is Not Skyrim, This Is Czech Prachov Rocks In Bohemian Paradise
Prachov Rocks are not very large, but full of beautiful views on the shire, full of ravines, chines, lonely sandstone towers, pins, gullets and many other shapes of rocks which you can imagine. Mainly it is a great place for climbers and tourists. There is also a pond. Continue reading »
Czech-Born Architect And Photographer Jan Vranovsky Captures Fascinating Minimalist Images Of Japanese Urban Spaces
Jan Vranovsky is a Czech-born architect, designer and photographer currently living in Tokyo. His series Parallel World is a visual record of contemporary Japanese urban spaces. Interested in how architecture defines the face of the city, his photographs focus on tiny backstreets and alleys, as opposed to architecture with conceptual and aesthetic ambitions. Continue reading »
Czech Photographer Michal Pudelka: Girls, Girls, Girls
Photographer Michal Pudelka’s portfolio (previously featured) reads as an amalgamation of the ‘girl clique.’ With references that range from The Virgin Suicides to Mean Girls (and any other nod to one of the multitude of teen-girl dramas in between.) Pudelka evidences a knowledge of the power of dressing and the connotations and significance it can hold to individuals from their childhoods. Continue reading »
Redheads Of Czech Republic In A Photo Shoot That Will Make You Dye Hair Red
We are all aware of jokes that ginger people have to deal with in life, don’t we? Like “they have no soul” and stuff from “South Park” cartoon where they don’t have it easy. Some of you are gingers by birth and because of you, Czech photographer Karolina Ryvolová and make-up artist Veronika Lukešová created a project “Redhead calendar 2016”. They picked their Czech models and shown us all the beauty of being a redhead. In fact photos are so good you will probably be jealous you’re not a natural ginger after seeing this. These articles might even boost “natural” redhead hair dye sales, that’s how good this photo shoot was. Continue reading »
Vladimir Franz – Completely Tattooed Czech Presidential Candidate
Vladimir Franz, a university teacher, painter and composer, announced that he is planning to run for President in the Czech Republic’s 2013 elections, Prague Daily Monitor reports. Franz stands out from other candidates — he has tattoos that cover his entire face and body, as well as a variety of piercings and a dye that makes his hair blue. Before he can compete in the elections, Franz must collect 50,000 signatures. Betting sites are not giving him good odds at present, but he is placing higher than some candidates. Continue reading »
Hitler’s Hidden Paintings Found in Small Czech Town
A Czech writer and publisher made headlines after discovering seven paintings owned by one of the bloodiest tyrants in history. Jiri Kuchar, who wrote two books on the collection, said the paintings were discovered in Doksany, a small town about 30 miles north of Prague, in a convent. They were believed to be lost for decades and are priced at $2.7 million or 50 million koruna. The convent, however, does not plan to sell the paintings. Continue reading »
Cannafest 2011: International Hemp Fair in the Czech Republic
The biggest international hemp fair in the Czech Republic was held at the end of November. Cannafest introduces the best products from the field of hemp industry, starts with seeds, continues with growing technologies and ends with the final products as for example cosmetics, textiles or building materials.
Cannafest is the best way for companies from this field of interest to strengthen their positions on the Czech market, develop contacts for professionals and public but also for example to reach easier the “Eastern countries” as Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine and others as Cannafest is going to advertise totally in more then ten countries to attract as many professionals and visitors as possible. Continue reading »
