In the DOX gallery, the exhibition Rudolf Steiner and Contemporary Art begins

Prague - Summer at the DOX Gallery will be dedicated primarily to the exhibition of spiritualist works by contemporary artists who drew inspiration from the theses of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner. This unique project will introduce visitors to the works of almost unknown authors in the Czech Republic, as well as unique pieces by Karel Malich and Tony Clegg.
    The exhibition connects Steiner's philosophical concept with the work of his followers and contemporary artists who have been freely inspired by him. The installations are located on both the ground floor and the upper floor of the Holešovice Center for Contemporary Art.
    "The exhibition is conceptually divided into two parts - historical and contemporary. On the upper floor, visitors will find primarily Steiner's drawings or more information about his teachings," stated Jaroslav Anděl, the artistic director of the DOX Center. The entire ground floor is dedicated to works by foreign and domestic authors who have drawn inspiration from Steiner's philosophy of connecting nature, science, and art.
    "In the main gallery spaces, we present paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other installations, for example, by Tony Clegg, Mario Merz, or Helmut Federle," added Anděl, noting that Czech art is mostly represented by the artist Karel Malich. His work includes several paintings and also an impressive hanging sculpture made of wires.
    "On the ground floor, there are actually several almost independent exhibitions by individual authors from a total of seven countries. This is not directly about depicting the consequences of Steiner's influence, but rather about a new interpretation of his ideas," Anděl continued. In the gallery space, there is an impressive multi-meter relief painting with spikes, colorful light installations, or a sculpture titled Breath by the artist Guiseppe Penone, which features an imprint of the author's body, including his tongue.
    The concept of the exhibition was developed in collaboration with the Center for Contemporary Art and curator Holger Broeker, as well as Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg in partnership with Kunstmuseum Stuttgart. Works inspired by theories of achieving harmony, unity, and balance in art, life, or movement will be on display at the DOX Gallery until September 12.
    Rudolf Steiner (1861 to 1925) is considered one of the most controversial thinkers of the 20th century. This philosopher, architect, and sociologist is the founder of anthroposophy, which combines insights from modern science with spiritual questions. Steiner's teachings impacted several fields, including philosophy, medicine, and pedagogy, and his ideas became the impetus for the establishment of a network of Waldorf schools.