Relocated sculptural installations in public spaces

Relocated – sculptural installations in public spaces
from 24 June 2022 at Georg-Treu-Platz, Brühl’s Terrace, etc. -and some other shots-

All power to the imagination! Czech Season in Dresden
starting 24 June 2022 at various places in Dresden

The imagination is multifaceted – it can create utopian dreams, change realities and be anti-authoritarian, subversive or poetic. That is something the French surrealists recognised even before the Second World War. Their last proponent, the Czech filmmaker, poet and artist Jan Švankmajer (b. 1934 in Prague) also understood that the imagination is what defines people. His motto, “All power to the imagination!”, captures the fantasy and lyricism found in the poetics of contemporary Czech artists, rooted in the avant-garde art tradition of the interwar period.
Working with partner institutions in Germany and the Czech Republic, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden presents contemporary artists from various disciplines who follow in the tradition of that era. They reflect the unique nature of these artistic practices, which are characterised by strong imagery and unbridled imagination that is unrelated to the artists’ ages and identities. From exhibitions of physical and hybrid art, theatre and film showings, concerts, readings and artistic performances to audio guides of (supposedly) well-known collections, there’s something for everyone!