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 opens at Notting Hill’s Window and Bouda galleries on 28 February. 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 story of graphic design is placed in its broader cultural, social and geopolitical contexts illustrating both differences and surprising similarities between Czech and British graphic design milieus.” Přemysl Pela, director of Czech Centre London.
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 throughout the spring and summer.
EXHIBITION DATES: 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