Author: Iva Dvořáková

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Exhibit Architecture / Between Image and Narrative

How should architecture be exhibited today, and what is the significance and contribution of these exhibitions? 

Forty Czech and foreign theorists, curators, architects, and artists who have long been involved with this topic offer different answers to these questions in the form of exhibition works of art or theoretical contributions to the publication. 

The exhibition and the eponymous accompanying book Exhibit Architecture (Gočár Gallery, Automatic Mills complex in Pardubice, October 4, 2025 – February 22, 2026) will be complemented by two-day international conference (February 19–20) featuring theorists, active artists, and architects. 

Thanks to this event, interested members of the general cultural public, experts, and students will have the opportunity to meet prominent figures from the Czech and international scene in person, listen to lectures, and participate in debates. 

It is certainly worth noting that personal meetings and lively discussions were the most frequently mentioned benefits of organizing architectural exhibitions in the individual essays in the above-mentioned publication.

Admission to the conference will be free.

Register here.

Speakers: 

Michał Duda (PL)
Hans Ibelings (NL, CA)
Monika Platzer (AT)
Mathias Schnell (DE)
Pavla Melková (CZ)
Filip Šenk (CZ)
Jan Šépka (CZ)
Helena Huber-Doudová (CZ)
Martina Mertová (CZ)
Iva Dvořáková (CZ)
Dan Merta & Jakub Potůček (CZ)

Admission to the conference will be free.

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Design of an element with an active play function

Design of an element with an active play function

The Architectura Association is implementing a project called ‘Design of an element with an active play function’ funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU; Creative Vouchers initiative – Design credits reg. no. 0465000250 focused on the design of a modular functional element that will contribute to the development of creativity, spatial imagination and motor skills.

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Industrial Topography/Culture Clusters/Czech Republic-Europe

conversion of industrial areas into cultural and social clusters

Reprise of the exhibition

1.–30. November

Brillovka corridors, Bezručova 211, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

The opening of the exhibition and a debate will take place on Friday, 1 November at 6 pm in the Brillovka Hall.

Opening speech: curator of the exhibition Dan Merta

After the opening of the exhibition there will be a debate with the speakers:

Dan Merta – author of the exhibition, founder of ARCHITECTURA.cz

Richard Vodička – curator and theoretician of art, design and architecture loosely connected with the educational and exhibition platform Pole designu / EGOÉ

Karel Janča – architect, author of the conversion of the Brillovka building

curator/ Dan Merta

An exhibition dedicated to more than 40 examples of successful conversions of industrial architecture into cultural centres.

Prague Holešovická tržnice, Kunsthalle Praha, La Fabrika, Forum Karlín, Centrum současného umění DOX, Pragovka Art District ČR Lower Vítkovice, 14|15 Bata Institute, Automatické mlýny Pardubice, DEPO2015, Coal Mill and Boiler House in Libčice nad Vltavou, EPo1, Brillovka, Wannieck Gallery, Field of Design Bílovice, The Distillery, PLATO Ostrava, Moving Station Plzeň, Procházka Factory in Humpolec, Jabloneček Campus, Centre for Building Heritage Plasy Norway Kistefos Museum, Papirbredden Campus in Drammen, Rockheim Museum, Area along the Aker River in Oslo, Kaviar Gallery, Kunstsilo Kristiansand, Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall Arendaal Island Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhús, Marshall House Europe Pfefferberg Campus Berlin, Matadero Madrid, Tour and Taxis (Gare Maritime) Brussels, Tate Mode