
Present Perfect: Imprints of Time in Contemporary Ceramics
An exhibition of contemporary ceramics exploring how art history is reflected in today's creative practice. Old and new works in fired clay tell the story of time and its traces.
8smička is an art zone in Humpolec, housed in a former textile factory that produced broadcloth from the late 19th century. Reconstructed in 2016-2018, it opened in April 2018 and has since staged three exhibitions of modern and contemporary Czech art each year. The three-storey building holds exhibition spaces, a permanent collection display, a bookshop, a café, and programmes for schools and families. Admission to the exhibitions is a token 8 CZK.
Kamarytova 97, 396 01 Humpolec
Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed

An exhibition of contemporary ceramics exploring how art history is reflected in today's creative practice. Old and new works in fired clay tell the story of time and its traces.

A guided tour through a unique art collection displayed in a seven-room apartment setting. A personal host will introduce approximately 100 works and a rotating graphics cabinet with contemporary installations.

A concrete art workshop in Humpolec. An interactive creative session for all skill levels.

Guided tour of the collection at 8smička gallery, with commentary on the stories and background of individual artworks.

Guided tour of a collector's apartment featuring a unique collection and the stories behind it.

Expert-led tour through the #PRESENT PERFECT contemporary art exhibition at 8smička gallery in Humpolec.

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