Czech and Foreign Design Show in Prague

For those interested in modern design and architecture, there is an exhibition of Czech and foreign design in the Veletrzni palac (the Trade Fair Palace) in Prague these days.

There are five different parts of the exhibition. Probably the most interesting is the section, called “Bohemian glass at the time of misery and illusions 1945 – 1980”. There are about 400 exhibits, some of them never displayed before. This exhibition was already acclaimed in Germany, USA and Denmark.

Another part of the design show is the exhibition “China Beyond Graphics”, where you can see posters, book covers, logos and also proposals for the Olympic Games in 2008, all by important Chinese graphic designers.

The other three parts of the show are dedicated to architecture. There are among others examples of contemporary Latvian architecture.

The Czech design show will last till 23rd September, the foreign design show only till 3rd June. The Trade Fair Palace is situated in Dukelskych hrdinu Street 47, Prague 7. You can learn more about the exhibitions here.