
A Pint of Ink
A documentary by Ester Geislerová about her father Petr Geisler, a Japanologist, translator and calligrapher who was a major figure in late twentieth-century Czech culture.
Petr Geisler (1949–2009) was a Czech Japanologist, translator, journalist, calligrapher, photographer and teacher. A self-taught artist, he created original ink works rooted in Japanese script and made a significant contribution to Czech-Japanese cultural relations. His work was presented posthumously in the comprehensive exhibition GA-I-SU-RA at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague.

A retrospective of Czech Japanologist and artist Petr Geisler presents his calligraphy, photographs from Japan, and Buddhist texts. The exhibition at DOX reveals his unique creative world.

A retrospective of Czech Japanologist, translator and artist Petr Geisler (1949–2009) showcasing his original ink drawings, calligraphy and happenings across three floors of DOX.