Jiří David: Persistently Innovative

Meet one of the most prominent representatives of Contemporary Czech Art

Jiri David (2015) by Hynek AltCzech Republic and Slovak Republic - Biennale Arte 2015

Jiří David (1956): one of the most prominent representatives of contemporary Czech art who, thanks to his rich and diverse work, has gained a reputation not only at home, but also in an international context.

Apotheosis by Jiri DavidCzech Republic and Slovak Republic - Biennale Arte 2015

His areas of creativity consist of painting and intermedia art – primarily photography, installation and public space projects. 

A woman walks inside the Czech and Slovak pavilion at Giardini by The New YorkerCzech Republic and Slovak Republic - Biennale Arte 2015

David’s original approach is distinguished by a high level of personal engagement and an ambition to present important messages about the pressing socio-cultural and political issues of the day. 

Apotheosis by Jiri DavidCzech Republic and Slovak Republic - Biennale Arte 2015

He is the kind of artist who persistently seeks inventive, innovative visual solutions and by means of his work continually poses critical questions that help the spectators to orient themselves better in the complicated world of today. 

Jiri David Venice biennale 2015Czech Republic and Slovak Republic - Biennale Arte 2015

David exhibits regularly in the Czech Republic and abroad and his works are represented in the collections of many prestigious institutions, e.g. The National Gallery in Prague, City Gallery Prague, Ludwig Múzeum, The Art Institute of Chicago and others.

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Artist: Jiří David
Curator: Katarína Rusnáková
Portrait of the artist by ©Hynek Alt

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