Czech Centre London

(when) Art Talks: Panoptikum

In the latest episode of (when) Art Talks, renowned Czech choreographer Lenka Vagnerová shares her insights into this year’s Fringe Festival and the powerful story behind Panoptikum, a haunting dance theatre performance inspired by the “freak shows” of the late 19th century in the UK and US.

Don’t miss Episode 6!

https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/

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(when) Art Talks: Poet Peasant

The Czech Centres network has launched a long-term international programme called SAFE(R) SPACES. Out There and Within, aimed at creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments through art and culture. As a pilot project of this initiative, the Czech Centre London is hosting its first Summer Artistic Residency at Bouda Gallery. The residency began on July 11 with the opening of Poet Peasant, an exhibition by London-based poet, writer, and performer SJ Fowler. 

Listen to our latest episode and step into the world of contemporary poetry.

https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/poet-peasant

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(when) Art Talks: They All Met in Karlsbad

In our latest episode, curator Valérie Horváth introduces They All Met in Karlsbad, a new exhibition that came to life through a unique art residency in Karlovy Vary. Over several months, seven pairs of young artists were brought together to engage in a creative dialogue. And the result? A series of striking, cross-disciplinary artworks which are now making their international debut at the Czech Centre London’s Vitrínka Gallery.

Join our host, Sabina Tocháčková, and learn more about the vision behind the residency and the stunning art pieces.

https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/they-all-met-in-karlsbad

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Women in Focus: Sara Polak

The guest of the next edition of the Czech Centre’s Women in Focus series will be Sara Polak, an archaeologist, evolutionary anthropologist, and technology innovator whose work bridges the humanities and cutting-edge AI research.

Polak is a co-founder of the Mobilis Institute and the blockchain educational platform ShellProof, a Visiting Research Fellow and part-time lecturer at the University of Oxford, and leads the CCHAOS Research group at the Faculty of Information Technology, Czech Technical University. Her focus lies in the digitisation of cultural heritage and the simulation of civilisational dynamics. Having spent much of her career in the UK and the USA tech sectors, Polak is passionate about connecting modern technologies with the humanities. She has been named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30, was recognised as a Top Innovator (2022), and received the Business Revolution Award from the UK Department for International Trade. She believes that only through education and interdisciplinary collaboration can humanity fulfil its potential — and perhaps one day survive on Mars. She explores these ideas through the Civilisational Resilience think tank, which she co-founded. 

In her talk Archaeology and AI: the last hope for our survival?, Sara Polak will explore how civilisational resilience — the ability of societies to endure, adapt, and thrive through both crises and everyday pressures — increasingly depends on the synergy between technology and the humanities. She will examine how artificial intelligence and archaeology can enrich our understanding of past societies and offer strategies for a more sustainable future. By combining AI-driven archaeological research with humanistic insight, we can preserve cultural heritage, learn from historical adaptations, and help shape ethical, resilient technologies for generations to come.

Sara will be in conversation with Miky Škoda

Miky Škoda is a serial founder and evolutionary strategist, combining AI, education, and adaptability to tackle complex challenges. As co-founder of the Mobilis Institute, he helps organizations grow through innovative learning, science-based tools and strategies designed to build resilience and prepare for the future.  

 

More information:

 

https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/women-in-focus-sara-polak

 

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(when) Art Talks: Identity Meets Sustainability

In today’s episode of (when) Art Talks, you will hear all about the identity of a place, timelessness versus following trends, and sustainability—and what it means for the future of design. Joining the host Sabina Tocháčková is Dagmar Zvoníčková, a co-founder of the creative studios Identity Designers and Novavita.

Tune in and get inspired by her unique approach to recycling waste and building communities through architecture.

https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/from-print-to-virtual

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