Antonin Kybal, a prominent Czech designer, made significant contributions to modern domestic textiles, collaborating with architects and winning a gold medal in 1958.Read More →
Pavel Hlava (1924-2003) was a renowned Czech glass artist known for innovative designs, including cut glassware and large abstract pieces, significantly influencing glassmaking techniques.Read More →
Jacqueline Groag, a Czech designer, fled to Britain with her husband in 1939, becoming renowned for her vibrant textile designs and influential post-war patterns.Read More →
He was a member of the Devétsil group from 1923 until its closure in 1931 and the Brno Devétsil group 1923-27. He designed publications, including Pasmo (1924—27) and the Fronta compendium (1927). His work was based on the principles of Bayer and Tschichold.Read More →
Marie Hoppe-Teinitzerová was a notable Czechoslovak textile designer who contributed significantly to textile art, recognized for her innovative work and awards in the 20th century.Read More →
the beginning of the 20th century. Czech Cubism embraced architecture, design and decorative arts and flourished most prolifically in the years immediately preceding and following the outbreak of the First World War.Read More →
Frantíšek Kysela (1881 – 1941) was a Czech designer and teacher. He was born in Kourim. Between 1900-04 and 1905-08, he studied at the School of Decorative Arts Prague, under K. Mašek. Read More →
Vlastislav Hofman (1884 – 1964) was a Czech architect, designer and artist. He studied at the Czech Technical University. He worked in the building department of the Prague magistrate. He was a member of the Artel Cooperative and Mánes Association of Plastic Artists. In 1911 he left Mánes and joined the group of plastic artists. He wrote a number of theoretical articles for magazines. In 1912, he left the group and returned to Mánes. Read More →
Between the wars, Teige was a prominent figure in Czech art and architecture. He was the editor of many avant-garde magazines, including Disk, Stavba, and ReD, and wrote about photography. Read More →
Ajeto Glassworks was founded in 1989 by Borek Spek and Petr Novotny, specializing in innovative, handmade glass pieces for esteemed clients worldwide.Read More →