Kampa Museum of Contemporary Art - A Living Space
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The Kampa Museum of Modern Art on the Vltava River in the heart of Prague is a joy to behold.
Housed in what was once a flour mill on old Kampa, the museum is a unique space enveloped in bricks and mortar, glass and iron, old and the new. Here the different works of art seem to breathe and occupy that space.
Founded by the Czech- American couple Jan and Meda Mladek and home to an impressive collection of Central European modern art, it is a labour of love. While it essentially pays tribute to the modern art movement, it is also an attempt to preserve a turbulent and tragic period in history. The communist era and the World Wars I and II form the themes of many of the exhibits.
Stunning studies by the pioneers of Modern Art and Cubism, Frantisek Kupka and Otto Gutfreund, along with very poignant sculptures and canvases by Czech, Polish and Slovak artists fill the museum's six rooms over three floors. Wonderfully curated, all exhibits serve as a commentary on the genius of the artists as well as the times they lived in.
If the art on display is not enough, step outside on the glass terrace for magnificent views of the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Vltava. The restaurant Mlyny (The Mill) on the embankment is a perfect place to end the tour. Enjoy some great food here while gazing out on the waterfront where ferries pass by and a large driftwood chair sits precariously on the edge.
Cost adult ticket: £1 - £5 pp
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