Petr Geisler

About

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.

Upcoming · 1

A Pint of Ink

Mon 13.7. – Mon 17.8. in progress Kino Světozor, Prague 190 Kč · ≈ 8 €

A documentary portrait exploring the life of Japanologist and calligrapher Petr Geisler through his daughter's eyes, set against the backdrop of normalization-era Czechoslovakia and 1980s Tokyo.

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Past · 2

GA-I-SU-RA

Thu 19.3. – Sun 7.6. (81 days) dox, 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.

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Ga-i-su-ra – Exhibition of Japanologist Petr Geisler

Thu 19.3. – Sun 7.6. (81 days) dox, Prague from 120 Kč · ≈ 5 €

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.