A new exhibition Illustrating the power of graphic design in societal context.
A new exhibition devoted to the legacy of Czech graphic design entitled IDENTITA - The Story of Czech Graphic Design is currently on display at Notting Hill’s Window and Bouda galleries until 30 June. The exhibit, which received much acclaim in its homeland, showcases an extensive collection of Czech graphic design from early 20th century to the present day, highlighting its most significant achievements as well as the evolution of the discipline and the effect it has on society.
This one-of-a-kind exhibition maps the field of graphic design in the Czech Republic (and former Czechoslovakia) and pays tribute to the outstanding artists who have shaped Czech graphic design, many of whom received international recognition and made a significant mark in the field on a global scale. Visitors can look forward to seeing original works and reproductions of iconic posters, exquisitely designed books, magazines, and logotypes, as well as tracking the development of state symbols and navigation systems. All artefacts are accompanied by extensive texts explaining their broader cultural, historical and political context, demonstrating how design both influences and elevates ordinary items in our daily lives.
The exhibition is part of a comprehensive multi-genre project Identita - The Story of Czech Graphic Design (www.projektidentita.cz) which also includes a TV series, a feature film and a book. The London show will be accompanied by additional events on Czech graphic design.
Accompanying Events
PIONEERS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN: MUCHA, TEIGE, SUTNAR, AND ŠAŠEK (22 April)
The history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped visual culture worldwide. This event, chaired by John Walters, editor of Eye, explores the lasting impact of Alphonse Mucha, Karel Teige, Ladislav Sutnar, and Miroslav Šašek—visionaries whose innovations continue to inspire designers today.
Further Information: Pioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha, Teige, Sutnar, and Šašek
FROM PRINT TO VISUAL: CZECH DESIGNER PUSHING BOUNDARIES (3 June)
A high-energy showcase of contemporary Czech graphic design, featuring 12 UK-based designers presenting their work in a dynamic, timed format—20 slides, 20 seconds per slide. From print to animation, experience design to virtual reality, and 2D to 3D, these creatives are pushing the boundaries of graphic design across disciplines.
Further Information: From Print to Virtual: Czech Designers Pushing Boundaries
IDENTITA - The Story of Czech Graphic Design: 28 February – 30 June 2025
Czech Centre’s Vitrínka and Bouda galleries,30 Kensington Palace Gardens, W8 4QY
Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 5pm or by appointment
Further Information: Identita - The Story of Czech Graphic Design / Czech Centre London