The Czech Consulate in Colombo has organised an exhibition and concert featuring artistes from the Czech Republic to mark the country’s ascension to the presidency of the European Union.
Leading Czech photographer Jiri Turek’s photographs and paintings by Papia Ghoshal, a talented Indian artist who lives in the Czech Republic will feature in an exhibition to be held on February 12 at the Goethe Institute. The exhibition will continue till February 16.
This will be followed by a concert by classical artiste, Jiri Stivin and another musical show by the world famous duo, Irena Havlova and Vojtech Havel on February 13 at the Bishops’ College auditorium.
Jini Turek’s work is sought after by fashion magazines and he has photographed celebrities like David Bowie, Luciano Pavarotti and the Rolling Stones and covered world events like the Academy Awards and the Formula 1 races.
Papia Ghoshal combines her creative talents in art, poetry and photography.
Czech artist Jiri Stivin has devoted his life exclusively to music. He plays several instruments but is most famous for his flute and jazz compositions.
Husband and wife duo Irena Havlova and Vojtech Havel favour alternative or experimental music. Their music is known to be soul stirring, beautifully blending the musical genres of the East and the West.
Travelling to India they recorded hours of folk and spiritual music in the desert villages of Rajasthan which they later released in four CDs, (Agni, Maha Rudra Yagaya, Sri Mahaprabhuji Bajans and Sri Madhavananda Bhajans). They have also made two very inspiring films for Czech Television about India’s spiritual life, titled Agni and Maha Rudra Yagaya.
The exhibition and concert offer an opportunity to see these artists who have achieved success by blending different cultures with great finesse. |
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