BBLA Newsletter JUNE 2017 | Issue No. 54
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PLURALITY OF IDENTITY IN THE WORKS OF ZDENEK LHOTSKY
By Sylva Petrova
Zdenek Lhotsky: Drawings & Glass, BBLA Gallery, May 29 - Aril 24.
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Line beside line forming parquet patterns, geometric compositions with spiral hatches on disks and a colour tint, similar to what Marcel Duchamp made with his Rotoreliefs. All this is the visual essence of Zdenek Lhotsky's drawings on paper. Lines play an important role, and are thus drawn by pen, marker or pencil. These are geometric images that do not belong to the so-called geometry movement. The difference between Lhotsky's drawings and geometry as a program is that for the author geometry is not the goal but the means of creation. A natural means, because he has the creation of certain geometric and repeating graphic elements or even patterns in his creative genes. These and other works showcase Lhotsky's specific "language" which makes the author easily identifiable.
Even though Lhotsky's way of working is entirely unique, he is subconsciously close to the European Art Deco movement; he has Czech Cubism under his skin, and his patterns are often compared to the glories of Vienna Workshops from Austria.
That is another bonus of an artist who combines originality and resonance with the values of European cultural heritage.
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HERE IS WHAT'S COMING IN JUNE
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on view until June 16
CATHERINE CABANISS: PALIMPSESTS
art exhibition
>> Free and open to the public.
Viewing hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Please note that BBLA's exhibition space is occasionally closed for events. Call 212-988-1733 to verify access.)
The exhibition "Catherine Cabaniss: Palimpsests" introduces two series of works evolving around ancient palimpsests, parchment on which the writing has been erased by monks to create space for new text when often the old text still shows through. The artist has used cultural and social references from her travels and encounters in Ireland and the Czech Republic, such as old Irish poems or grave stones from the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague. Her use of modern materials and techniques reveals historical symbols and stories to the contemporary viewer.
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Thursday, June 1, 7:00 PM
DVORAK: THEMES FROM THE NEW WORLD
concert
Antonin Dvorak's popular Humoresques and instrumental variations on "Goin' Home" plus the beloved Piano Quintet in A Major will be performed by The Juilliard School's Traveling Sounds chamber music ensemble and other outstanding musicians.
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Wednesday, June 7, 7:00 PM
SCOUTS RISING FROM THE DUST
film and discussion
>> Open to the public; suggested donation: $5.
A documentary film presenting the story of persecution of the Scout organization members during the communist regime in Slovakia. Junaci z prachu (Scouts Rising From the Dust), director Tomas Vitek, 2010, in Slovak with English subtitles (26 min). Moderated by Gabriel Levicky.
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Friday, June 9, 7:00 - 11:00 PM
THE GREAT GATSBY DANCE PARTY
venue: Bohemian National Hall
>> Open food and wine bar.
>> Advance tickets available
online until June 7 for $30. After the advance ticket sales, tickets will be available at the door the night of the event for $40 or $5 off with 1920´s attire at the door.
Celebrate with us the good ol' jazz age while we swing it in with a roaring dance and live music by Express Orchestra. Classic 1920s dance music and decor will dominate the night. Ladies, be sure to put on your pearls and your finest flapper dress while, gentlemen - a timeless attire with a dash a jazz is sure to impress. Dancing shoes are a must as well, there's a dance craze afoot!
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Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25
2017 CONFERENCE OF THE COMENIUS ACADEMIC CLUB
Bringing together outstanding, internationally renowned intellectuals and artists, the Comenius Academic Club seeks to engage in advocacy in a variety of areas of general interest such as the organization and funding of science, healthcare, economy, education, humanities and culture. Presentation subjects: America 2017, New trends in biology, chemistry and smart materials, and Integration, disintegration and consolidation in the history of Central Europe.
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Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25
FROM THE SILVER THALER TO THE AMERICAN DOLLAR
exhibition
The exhibition "From the Silver Czech Thaler to the American Dollar" will be open during the time of the 2017 Conference of the Comenius Academic Club.
Exhibition opening: Friday, June 23, 6:00 PM. Introduction by Petr Vorel, University of Pardubice.
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BBLA RECOMMENDS
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Monday, June 19, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
BY A THREAD
film, discussion, fundraiser
A pioneer of minimal music with works often being of long duration and featuring slow tempi and quiet dynamics, Petr Kotik celebrates 75 years with special guests Philip Glass, George Lewis and Alex Mincek in conversations and performances in a retrospective program of his most iconic works. "Untamable Kotik", a 50-minute film by Czech Television (the national public television network) will be screened.
(321 East 73rd Str., Manhattan)
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Wednesday, June 21, 6:30 PM
NOTHING/EVERYTHING CHANGES: PETR KOTIK @75 WITH PHILIP GLASS, GEORGE LEWIS AND ALEX MINCEK
film and concert
A pioneer of minimal music with works often being of long duration and featuring slow tempi and quiet dynamics, Petr Kotik celebrates 75 years with special guests Philip Glass, George Lewis and Alex Mincek in conversations and performances in a retrospective program of his most iconic works. "Untamable Kotik", a 50-minute film by Czech Television (the national public television network) will be screened.
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on view until August 13
MAKING SPACE: WOMEN ARTISTS AND POSTWAR ABSTRACTION
Drawn entirely from the Museum's collection, the exhibition features nearly 100 paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, textiles, and ceramics by more than 50 artists, including Czech artist Bela Kolarova (1923-2010).
venue: The Museum of Modern Art
(11 West 53 Street, Manhattan)
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on view until September 10
TOMAS RAFA: NEW NATIONALISMS
An exhibition featuring the work of the Slovakian artist and documentary filmmaker. Since 2009, Rafa has employed the methods of cinéma vérité to document what he refers to as "new nationalisms" across Central Europe, creating vivid, stirring portraits of the resurgence of extreme right-wing, xenophobic, and neofascist groups in the region.
venue: MoMA PS1
(22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101)
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BBLA'S MEMBER
ORGANIZATIONS
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Association of Free Czechoslovak Sportsmen
Czech and Slovak Solidarity Council
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Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association | 321 East 73rd Street, 3rd floor | New York, NY 10021
(212) 988-1733 | www.bohemianbenevolent.org | info@bohemianbenevolent.org
BBLA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1891 in
New York City
as an umbrella organization for almost eighty Czech and Slovak immigrant organizations. The mission of BBLA is to preserve and support Czech and Slovak culture in
New York City
. BBLA
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s member organizations include American Fund for Czech and Slovak Leadership Studies, Association of Free Czechoslovak Sportsmen, Czech and Slovak Solidarity Council, Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in
America
, Dvorak American Heritage Association and Sokol
New York
. BBLA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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