For me, visiting Prague often means finding time to see an interesting exhibition. Another imaginary “fulfillment of duty” was my wish to see the works of Mr. Frani Drtikola in natura. While browsing through the exhibition offers, I came across an exhibition of this model by many photographers. The choice was immediately clear. The exhibition was placed in Museum of Applied Arts and was held on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the birth of František Drtikol. It is dedicated to Josef Richard Marek, the author of Drtikol's first monograph. October 9, 2013 was my first day with Mr. Drtikol.
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As I read, the exhibited working studies and variations were not intended for public presentation at the time. This made me even more interested in visiting the exhibition. 
Building Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague It is a beautiful building. The interior is perfect for exhibitions of this type.
Soul 1931 – silver bromide contact photography
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The exhibition was also accompanied by an audiovisual program, which included a short documentary about Drtikol's life. It is interesting that Drtikol's work was created during the financial crisis, when his studio was not very prosperous. Moreover, certain works that Fráň created at that time, he did with the knowledge that he would not profit from them. Such works should be valued all the more. I was thrilled with the exhibition and the occasional interruption by a group of young tourists, for whom the visit was probably a little uninteresting, did not change that. Perhaps the mandatory "school" exhibition discouraged them from concentrating more on the presented objects. The quality of Fráň's work was underappreciated in his time, but this is unfortunately the case with some artists only after their physical existence. It is up to people to maintain and commemorate their legacy in the memory of future generations, from whom we can study the author's work and take it as an inspirational impulse for our own work. — ENGLISH VERSION —
To visit Prague often means to find some spare time for an interesting exhibition.
One of my next "fulfillment of obligations" was my desire to see in nature the works of Mr. Fran Drtikol. During my searching for exhibitions I came to the exhibition of a Czech master who is a role model for many photographers. The choice was therefore immediately clear for me. The exposition was placed in the Museum of Decorative Arts, held on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the Mr. Drtikol's birth. The exposition is dedicated to Josef Richard Mark, author of the first Drtikol's monograph.
October 9, 2013 was my first day with Mr. Francis Drtikol
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As I have read the exhibited work and study variations in "Drtikol's" time were not intended for the public presentation. Therefore I have been very interested to see them with my own eyes.
The building Museum of Decorative Arts is a beautiful house. The interior is well suited for such an event.
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Spirit 1931 – Bromine-silver contact print |
The exhibition was accompanied by an audio-visual program, which included a short documentary about the life of Drtikol.
It is interesting that Drtikol's art was created during the time of financial crisis, when his studio did not prosper. In addition, certain works which at that time Fráňa formed, were made with the understanding that it does not bring any financial benefit. Therefore it is important to appreciate such works.
I was excited and nothing changed on it an occasional interference of young tourists, for which it was probably a bit boring. Perhaps an obligation of that young people a little discouraged them to be more focused on the true content.
The quality of Drtikol's work was unappreciated in his time period, but this is nothing unusual by artists.
It is dependent on people to keep and remind their messages in the memory for future generations, from which we can study artists' work and take it as an inspirational impulse for our own work.
