The Gallery of Fine Arts in Cheb (GAVU) is a contributory organisation of the Karlovy Vary Region, founded in 1962. It is housed in the Baroque New Town Hall on the main square, designed by architect Giovanni Battista Alliprandi. Its permanent exhibitions feature Gothic sculpture from the historical Cheb region and Czech modern art from the 19th to 21st centuries. Since 2016, the gallery also includes the Retromuseum in the neighbouring Schiller House, dedicated to post-war design and lifestyle of the 1960s–80s.
náměstí Krále Jiřího z Poděbrad 16, 350 02 Cheb
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Mon closed
Exhibition of illustrations by Michaela Kukovičová for the book Wishes at the Gallery of Fine Arts in Cheb.
An exhibition of mosaics by Czech artist Martin Sladký, featuring his original works in this traditional craft.
A retrospective exhibition of paintings and graphic works by Czech artist Adriena Šimotová from 1963-1970.
An exhibition of Wilhelm von Kaulbach's preparatory study for his monumental painting The Naval Battle of Salamis, depicting a dramatic moment from the Persian Wars.
Lucie Rosická's intimate exhibition explores the transformation of female identity through motherhood and embodiment. The artist employs satin embroidery and textile techniques with tactile qualities.
An exhibition of Adriena Šimotová's early works (1963-1970) showcasing her creative development and bold approach to themes of intimacy and embodiment.
A guided tour of the Gallery of Fine Arts in Cheb with expert commentary on the collections and institutional history.
A guided tour of the exhibition with curator Adriena Šimotová at the Gallery of Fine Arts in Cheb.
Opening of two exhibitions: Adriena Šimotová's painting and graphic art from 1963-1970 and Lucie Rosická's Soft Breakdown series.
A lecture on Memphis and Atika design by Dr. Jan Mergl from UPM Prague.
A curator's talk exploring photographer Rudolf Karasek and his 1926 photographs of Cheb's hidden corners.
An exhibition of furniture and interior pieces made from bent wood, produced by Dřevopodnik Holešov from the 1950s to the 1990s.
A guided tour exploring the 1963 exhibition of Mikuláš Medek and Jan Koblasa in Teplice, led by the curators.
A reconstruction of the legendary 1963 abstract art exhibition by Mikuláš Medek and Jan Koblasa, a watershed moment in Czech modern art history.
Exhibition of drawings and prints by Rudolf Karasek documenting Cheb's streets and corners from the 1920s, alongside an oil painting created after the artist's postwar displacement.
An exhibition of stories and memories about Kaiserwald at the Gallery of Fine Arts in Cheb.
A joint exhibition by Julie Daňhelová and Kryštof Kučera exploring the mining mythology of the Krušné Mountains through precise drawings, wooden objects, and historical fragments of local craftsmanship.
A rare still life by Karel Purkyně from 1861 featuring dead birds against a white background. The painting demonstrates Purkyně's contribution to establishing this genre as a major form in 19th-century Czech art.
An exhibition of Veronika Holcová's paintings showcasing a distinctive artistic style with intense visual imagination. The works explore universal female experience through themes of the body, vulnerability, and strength.