BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EUNIC UK - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://euniclondon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EUNIC UK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20260209T132004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T132006Z UID:10005453-1773342000-1773347400@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:World Between Us DESCRIPTION:Will Marie from a small town in the Czech Republic succeed by fulfilling her lifetime dream to conquer New York as a still photographer? \nMarie Tomanová travelled from Mikulov to the USA as an au pair\, and today she shoots campaigns for fashion brands such as Nike\, Instagram\, or for the fashion magazines such as Vogue CS. However\, her name is better known abroad than in her native country\, which provided few opportunities for the young painter. Paradoxically\, it was only in New York\, far from home\, that she was able to grow up and find herself – a transition greatly supported by Marie’s partner in professional and personal life\, art historian Thomas Beachdel. Tomanová touches the world in a different way\, with a rush of positive emotions\, an immediate connection\, acting as a medium through which the energy of the portrait-sitter passes. Directed by fellow Czech expatriate Marie Dvořáková\, a Student Academy Award winner\, the film is both a tender portrait of friendship and a reflection on ambition\, identity\, and the search for home. Through the story of the two Maries\, World Between Us explores the fragile space between worlds\, showing that home is not always a place but a feeling of connection\, belonging\, and self-discovery. \nMarie Dvořáková\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia 2024\, 90 min\, English subtitles   \nBest Cinematography Award at the 24th Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival\nMarie Dvořáková was born in Jablonec nad Nisou\, and after studying directing at FAMU\, she went on to study for a master’s degree at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She now lives and works in the USA. Her short film Who’s Who in Mycology (2016)\, for which she won a student Oscar in Hollywood\, opened the door to a big world for her. \n\nAdmission: £5\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe screening is an accompanying event to the exhibition Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography\, presented at the Vitrínka and Bouda Galleries and in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, running from 20 January to 13 March 2026. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/world-between-us/ LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Select a State\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-11.47.28.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20260223T185203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185206Z UID:10005493-1772737200-1772744400@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Wolves\, Folklore\, and Family: Reading and Discussion with Zuzana Rihova DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana Říhová joins Dr Kathryn Murphy (University of Oxford) for an informal evening of readings and discussion of her novel Playing Wolf\, a contemporary tale set in the Czech countryside. \nA couple move from Prague with their young son to a remote village in the hope of repairing their failing marriage. As they attempt to settle in\, they encounter a closed community shaped by unspoken rules\, strange coincidences\, and fragments of local folklore. Using the familiar tale of Little Red Riding Hood\, subtly woven into the narrative\, the story illuminates themes of vulnerability\, trust\, and hidden menace. \nBlending psychological insight with folkloric resonance\, Playing Wolf explores how myths and inherited stories continue to influence behaviour and relationships in the present day. The conversation will reflect on the role of folklore and fairy-tale motifs in the novel\, and on how quiet tensions within families and communities can slowly transform lives. \nZuzana Říhová studied Czech language and literature and comparative literature at Charles University in Prague. She has published a collection of poetry\, Pustím si tě do domu (I’ll Let You in My House)\, and a novella\, Evička (Little Eve). \nAlex Zucker’s translations include novels by Magdaléna Platzová\, Jáchym Topol\, Bianca Bellová\, Petra Hůlová\, and Tomáš Zmeškal. He has also translated plays\, subtitles\, young adult and children’s books\, poems\, philosophy\, art history\, and an opera. \nKathryn Murphy is Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oriel College\, Oxford\, where she writes about and teaches seventeenth-century literature. Her book\, Robert Burton: A Vital Melancholy is forthcoming from Reaktion. She studied Czech literature at the University of Glasgow\, and reviews Czech fiction for the Times Literary Supplement. \nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook Here \nZuzana Říhová will also appear in Oxford the day before\, on Wednesday 4 March 2026\, for a special event at The Queen’s College exploring poetry in translation alongside a reading from Playing Wolf. The Oxford evening will include discussion\, a book signing and refreshments. Free entry. More info URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/wolves-folklore-and-family-reading-and-discussion-with-zuzana-rihova/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens \, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Literature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Playing-Wolf-Discovering-Czech-Literature-Eventbrite.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20260129T120903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T120907Z UID:10005480-1772559000-1772568000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Franz + Q&A with director Agnieszka Holland and actor Josef Trojan DESCRIPTION:Agnieszka Holland charts the burgeoning talent and tragically short life of the Czech writer. \nSelected as Poland’s official Oscar submission\, Agnieszka Holland’s bold and dynamic portrait of Franz Kafka finds a creative young man at odds with the world. Franz is torn between a stern father and the monotony of his job at an insurance company\, and an overwhelming desire to write. What emerges is an author who transforms his lived experiences into a vision of a bureaucratic world that edges towards nightmare. Idan Weiss excels as the young Kafka with Josef Trojan skilfully playing his alter ego and Tomasz Naumiuk’s camera beautifully conjures up early 20th-century Prague. \nPart of the 24th Kinoteka Polish Film Festival organised by Polish Cultural Institute. \nDir. Agnieszka Holland\, Czech Republic-Poland-Germany-France-Turkey 2025\, 127min\, English subtitlesWith: Idan Weiss\, Peter Kurth\, Jenovéfa Boková\, Carol Schuler\, Josef Trojan \n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/franz-qa-with-director-agnieszka-holland-and-actor-josef-trojan/ LOCATION:BFI Southbank\, Belvedere Rd\, South Bank\, London\, E1 8XT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-17.40.49.png ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.5058062;-0.1166288 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BFI Southbank Belvedere Rd South Bank London E1 8XT United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Belvedere Rd\, South Bank:geo:-0.1166288,51.5058062 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20260209T132633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T132634Z UID:10005488-1771959600-1771963200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Mr Nobody Against Putin DESCRIPTION:When Russia invades Ukraine\, schoolteacher Pavel “Pasha” Talankin becomes an unlikely dissident. In a small industrial town\, he is beloved by his students for his humor\, creativity\, and care. But as patriotic lessons\, military drills\, and state propaganda take over classrooms\, Pasha begins filming. \n\nOver two years\, he covertly documents the transformation of the school into recruitment grounds for war\, children drawn into the machinery of indoctrination\, and colleagues silenced under new repressive laws. What emerges is a gripping\, intimate portrait of life under a tightening regime and one man’s quiet courage. Haunted by his past and risking everything\, Pasha exposes the erosion of truth and the resilience of those who dare to resist from within\, even at great personal cost. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThe screening commemorates the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for peace and justice. \nIn collaboration with the Danish Embassy in London. \n\n\nDavid Borenstein\, Pasha Talankin\, Denmark\, Czech Republic\, Germany\, 2025\, 90’\, English subtitles URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/mr-nobody-against-putin/ LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Select a State\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-16.20.44.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20260209T132434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T132435Z UID:10005487-1771443000-1771450200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava: UK Tour DESCRIPTION:The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava\, one of the Czech Republic’s foremost symphony orchestras\, arrives in the UK this February for an exceptional seven-city tour. Under the baton of Daniel Raiskin\, and joined by world-renowned violinists Jennifer Pike and Chloë Hanslip\, the orchestra brings its distinctive Bohemian sound and musical excellence to audiences across the country. \nRenowned for its expressive playing and progressive programming\, the orchestra excels in repertoire ranging from Janáček and Suk to Mahler\, Bartók and Shostakovich. In recent years it has collaborated with major international soloists\, appeared at world-class venues including the Elbphilharmonie and Musikverein\, and earned critical acclaim for its award-winning recordings. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/janacek-philharmonic-ostrava-uk-tour/ LOCATION:Cadogan Hall\, 5 Sloane Terrace\, London\, SW1X 9DQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-16.12.10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.4936625;-0.1575743 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cadogan Hall 5 Sloane Terrace London SW1X 9DQ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5 Sloane Terrace:geo:-0.1575743,51.4936625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20260113T211521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T211523Z UID:10005442-1768903200-1773421200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke\, and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography DESCRIPTION:Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography connects the world of interwar analogue photography with the visual aesthetics of today’s digital age. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to trace how the image has transformed over two centuries—from tangible traces of light to synthetic visual worlds created by artificial intelligence. \nThe exhibition presents iconic works by Josef Sudek and Jaromír Funke\, whose photographs demonstrate how light\, composition\, and atmosphere can transform reality into poetic or constructive visual worlds. These classical approaches are complemented by historical photomontages\, double exposures\, and analogue manipulations\, showing how deeply the desire to reshape the image is established in the tradition of photography. The historical works in the exhibition are drawn from the PPF Art collection\, which plays a key role in preserving and presenting Czech photographic heritage. \nThe contemporary section of the exhibition develops this dialogue through artists working with AI and generative technologies. In her work Your Addiction Is the Message\, Barbora Trnková reveals the mechanisms of visual dependency in the digital environment and the role of technologies in shaping our perceptions. Lenka Hamošová\, in the project Troubling GAN and the series Strange Attractions\, explores both the aesthetics and limitations of neural networks\, showing how algorithms create and reproduce stereotypes or visual hallucinations. A collaborative work by Trnková and Javůrek\, Generation of Princesses\, uses generative models to critically reflect on pop-culture ideals of femininity and their digital reconstruction. The exhibition offers a visually compelling and accessible perspective on how our understanding of the image\, reality\, and the things we are willing to believe when we look\, is changing. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre with the kind support of the PPF Foundation. \nEXHIBITION OPENING\nTuesday 20 January 2026\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry\, REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pixels-and-poetics-private-view-tickets-1977922480383?aff=oddtdtcreator\nEXHIBITION DATES: 20 January – 13 March 2026\nVENUES & OPENING TIMES \nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm \nBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm \nPublic space outside of the Czech Embassy\, London\n26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4RT\nAccessible 24/7 URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/pixels-and-poetics-sudek-funke-and-the-influence-of-new-technologies-on-the-development-of-photography/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens \, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CC_PaP_LON_1920x1080px_72.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T192114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T192115Z UID:10005421-1764874800-1764882000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Stories and Tasters from Evie Harbury’s Bohemian Kitchen DESCRIPTION:Join Evie Harbury\, food stylist\, chef\, and debut author\, and Lou Kenney\, a fellow cookbook author and food stylist\, for a festive evening of Czech flavours and storytelling to celebrate the launch of Evie Harbury‘s first cookbook\, My Bohemian Kitchen. \nEvie’s Bohemian kitchen bridges the Czech Republic of her heritage with her home in East London\, inspired by long summers at her grandmother’s mill in South Bohemia. Her book celebrates Czech food and culture through seasonal\, sustainable\, and simply delicious recipes – from beer snacks to goulash and cakes – all infused with the warmth of Czech hospitality. \nAt this special pre-Christmas event\, Evie will demonstrate three traditional recipes: Marinated Cheese (Nakládaný Hermelín)\, Rum Truffles (Rumové Kuličky)\, and Hot Spiced Wine (Svařák). Guests will enjoy tastings\, take part in a Q&A\, and have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book. \nExperience the flavours and stories of a Bohemian Christmas – a perfect seasonal celebration of food\, family\, and culture. \n\n“Your book is terrific. As someone whose family history is a little similar to yours\, I found your grandmother’s story extremely interesting. I have reconnected with my Czech roots\, bought a flat in Prague\, am learning the language\, and am learning to “cook Czech”. Your book will guide and inspire me and it is beautifully written and produced. Congratulations and I wish you every success with your future Bohemian endeavours!” \n\n\n “I am really looking forward to your upcoming cookbook\, finally a book about Czech cuisine. My family comes from Czechia and we live in Sydney\, Australia. I cannot wait to explore your recipes” \n\nMy Bohemian Kitchen\, A nostalgic guide to modern Czech cooking\nby Evie Harbury\, Murdoch Books\, 2025\, 208 pg\nGBP £20.00 \nAbout Evie Harbury\nEvie Harbury is a Bohemian-British food stylist\, chef and recipe writer. Brought up between Bath\, England and Tábor\, Czech Republic\, by an eccentric epicure of a father and an avant-garde\, baking British mother\, Evie is now an East London-based Bohemian. Evie divides her time between her London Fields home where she bases herself for filming and commercial work and her “chalupa” (cottage) in South Bohemia\, where she grows vegetables\, cooks for neighbours\, eats goulash and writes. Her television and cookbook credits include work with household names such as Dame Mary Berry\, Mary McCartney\, Rosemary Shrager and Tom Kerridge. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/stories-and-tasters-from-evie-harburys-bohemian-kitchen/ LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Select a State\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Literature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-13.50.30.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T191918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T191919Z UID:10005415-1764505800-1764514800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:I’m Not Everything I Want to Be + Q&A with Libuše Jarcovjáková\, director Klára Tasovská and producer Lukáš Kokeš DESCRIPTION:After the Soviet invasion of Prague\, a young female photographer\, Libuše Jarcovjáková\, strives to break free from the constraints of Czechoslovak normalisation and embarks on a wild journey towards freedom\, capturing her experiences in thousands of subjective photographs. Czech filmmaker Klára Tasovská’s documentary\, presented in Berlinale’s Panorama section\, is a formally inventive and deeply personal film. Made in close collaboration with Libuše Jarcovjáková and told entirely through photographs and diary entries\, I’m Not Everything I Want to Be explores the photographer’s search for identity and her emotional journey\, and results in a deeply affecting and inspiring work. \nKlára Tasovská\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Austria 2024\, 90´\, English subtitles \nBerlinale 2024 Panorama\nCzech Republic’s entry for the Academy Awards\nBest Documentary\, Czech Lion Awards 2024\nBest Documentary\, Czech Film Critics’ Awards 2024\n\nThe screening will be followed by Q&A with Libuše Jarcovjáková\, director Klára Tasovská and producer Lukáš Kokeš.\n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/im-not-everything-i-want-to-be-qa-with-libuse-jarcovjakova-director-klara-tasovska-and-producer-lukas-kokes/ LOCATION:ICA\, Institute for Contemporary Arts\, 12 Carlton House Terrace\, London\, SW1Y 5AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-17.06.11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.5066817;-0.1310587 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ICA Institute for Contemporary Arts 12 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12 Carlton House Terrace:geo:-0.1310587,51.5066817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T191155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T191156Z UID:10005413-1764093600-1764093600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Wishing on a Star + Q&A with screenwriter and producer Erica Barbiani DESCRIPTION:Neapolitan astrologer Luciana has an unusual recipe for happiness: on your birthday\, travel to the exact spot on Earth where the planets align for a fresh start. This humorous docudrama follows her quiet yet extraordinary life and five clients embarking on “birthday trips” to destinations as varied as Taipei\, Beirut\, or a tiny village. Each journey promises a symbolic rebirth\, offering the chance to alter one’s destiny and uncover hidden desires. Blending warmth\, wit\, and wanderlust\, the film reveals how a change of sky — and a leap of faith — might just change your life. \nPeter Kerekeš\, Italy\, Slovakia\, Czech Republic\, Austria\, Croatia\, 2024\, 99‘\, English subtitles\nAge rating: 18 \n\n“A playful\, lighthearted hybrid doc from Peter Kerekes on steering one’s fate\, as an Italian astrologer sends her troubled clients off globetrotting.” Carmen Gray\, The Film Verdict \n\nVenice IFF 2024\, Orizzonti Competition\nToronto IFF 2024\, Official Selection\nNominated for the Gold Hugo Award for Best Documentary at the 2024 Chicago IFF\nThe sceening will be followed by Q&A with screenwriter and producer Erica Barbiani. Chaired by Guy Lodge.\n\nBOOK NOW\n\nOrgnanised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/wishing-on-a-star-qa-with-screenwriter-and-producer-erica-barbiani/ LOCATION:The Garden Cinema\, London\, 39-41 Parker St.\, London\, London\, WC2B 5PQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-16.51.39.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251027T121020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T121024Z UID:10005402-1764010800-1764018000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Radim Vizvary: Solo DESCRIPTION:Solo is an award-winning tour de force by Radim Vizváry\, acclaimed Czech mime\, director\, choreographer\, and Artistic Director of Laterna Magica Prague. Hailed internationally\, most recently at Expo Osaka\, this spellbinding performance takes audiences on a journey through the full spectrum of pantomime — from the elegance of classical mime to the raw intensity of butoh\, from razor-sharp physical comedy to the bold invention of contemporary mime theatre. Visually striking\, deeply human\, and at times laugh-out-loud funny\, Solo is both a masterclass in wordless storytelling and pantomime reborn — timeless\, daring\, and unforgettable. \nConcept\, director and starring:: Radim Vizváry\, 90´The performance includes partial nudity 12+ \n2016 Thálie Award in the category of Ballet\, Pantomime\, or Other Dance-Drama Genre for his performance in Sólo.\nABOUT RADIM VIZVÁRYRadim Vizvary is a prominent figure in European contemporary physical mime theatre. He is a mime artist\, author\, stage director\, choreographer\, and teacher. He teaches at the Music and Dance Faculty of Prague’s Academy of Performing Arts. He holds the role of Artistic Director for The Laterna Magika Ensemble\, The Mime Prague Company\, The International Mime Fest\, and the international street festival in Tabor. Vizváry received numerous accolades in the Czech Republic\, various European countries\, and the USA\, including the 2016 Thalia Prize. \n\nVizváry’s “Solo” has become a silent legend\, still receiving standing ovations after years of playing. It shouldn’t be\, since the performer takes constant care of it and continuously modifies the individual performances. “Solo” carries a cross-section of the genre from the days of Jean Gaspard Deburau’s “Pierot” romantic pantomime\, through Marcel Marceau’s modern mime\, clownery\, and contemporary physical theatre and conceptual art… And no other production has yet emerged that has a similar ambition\, to make pantomime non-violently accessible to audiences and to show its wide range. Opera Plus \n\n\nVizváry is undoubtedly the greatest personality of contemporary mime theatre\, encompassing both its present and its classical legacy. protisedi.cz \n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n  URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/radim-vizvary-solo/ LOCATION:The Coronet Theatre\, 103 Notting Hill Gate\, London\, W11 3LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Radim-Vizvary-Solo-04.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.4949568;-0.0988352 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Coronet Theatre 103 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3LB United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=103 Notting Hill Gate:geo:-0.0988352,51.4949568 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T191329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T191331Z UID:10005414-1763839800-1763845200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Actress + Q&A with actress Iva Janžurová and director Theodora Remundová DESCRIPTION:Iva Janžurová and Theodora Remundová — mother and daughter\, subject and director — join forces to create an intimate\, unconventional portrait of one of the Czech Republic’s greatest screen and stage icons. Blending playful re-enactments\, behind-the-scenes moments\, and rare archival footage\, the film dives into Janžurová’s unforgettable roles\, razor-sharp humour\, and unshakable humanity. From sold-out performances at the National Theatre to village stages\, from personal letters to candid family scenes\, Actress reveals the passion\, resilience\, and joy that have made her a national treasure. A moving\, mischievous\, and refreshingly honest celebration of a life lived entirely in the spotlight — and on her own terms. \nTheodora Remundová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia 2024\, 110‘Age rating: 15 \n\n“A legendary actress\, a loving daughter\, and a life lived centre stage.” \n\n\n“Behind the spotlight: the extraordinary life of Iva Janžurová\, told by the one who knows her best.” \n\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Iva Janžurová and Theodora Remundová. Chaired by Madeleine Mullett.\n\nBOOK NOW\nFestival Bundle: Book Oil Lamps (£15) and Actress (£20) together for £28. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/actress-qa-with-actress-iva-janzurova-and-director-theodora-remundova/ LOCATION:Regent Street Cinema\, 309 Regent St\, London\, W1B 2UW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-16.57.12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.5168133;-0.1432051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regent Street Cinema 309 Regent St London W1B 2UW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=309 Regent St:geo:-0.1432051,51.5168133 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T192431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T192432Z UID:10005422-1763829000-1763836200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Oil Lamps + Introduction by actress Iva Janžurová & Mehelli Modi DESCRIPTION:From master filmmaker Juraj Herz (The Cremator\, Morgiana)\, comes Oil Lamps\, a sumptuous\, unsettling tale of love\, desire\, and decay. At its centre blazes Iva Janžurová\, delivering one of the greatest performances of her career as Štěpa\, a spirited\, wealthy young woman whose hunger for happiness leads her into a disastrous marriage with her cousin Pavel (Petr Čepek)\, a ruined officer consumed by bitterness and illness. Janžurová’s fearless portrayal anchors Herz’s intoxicating vision of fin-de-siècle decline\, enhanced by stunning design and Luboš Fišer’s unforgettable score. A rare chance to experience this powerful classic with Iva Janžurová herself in attendance. \nJuraj Herz\, Czechoslovakia 1971\, 104‘\, English subtitles\nCast: Iva Janžurová\, Petr Čepek\, Marie Rosůlková\, Ota Sklenčka \nNominated for Best Film at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival\n\nBOOK NOW\nFestival Bundle: Book Oil Lamps (£15) and Actress (£20) together for £28. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/oil-lamps-introduction-by-actress-iva-janzurova-mehelli-modi/ LOCATION:Regent Street Cinema\, 309 Regent St\, London\, W1B 2UW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-16.17.45.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.5168133;-0.1432051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regent Street Cinema 309 Regent St London W1B 2UW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=309 Regent St:geo:-0.1432051,51.5168133 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T191522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T191524Z UID:10005420-1763578800-1763665200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Side Effects May Include DESCRIPTION:A world where one miracle pill makes life ‘sunny’ and pain-free – until side effects begin to emerge. Created and performed by Mountview graduates Ivi Moravcova and Jess Vince-Moin\, Side Effects May Include is a dystopian dark comedy blending sharp dialogue with surrealism. A new work inspired by the 2024 UK Women and Equalities Committee report into women’s reproductive health conditions\, and personal experiences seeking medical diagnoses. Provocative\, playful\, and pertinent: a prescription for cases of chronic medical dismissal. Do not operate heavy misogyny while watching. \nCreatives and cast: Jess Vince-Moin & Ivi Moravcova \n\n19 November 2025\, 7 pm\n20 November 2025\, 7 pm\nBOOK NOW  \n\nPart of Voila Theatre Festival (3 – 23 November 2025) URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/side-effects-may-include/ LOCATION:Etcetera Theatre\, 265 Camden High St\, LONDON\, NW17BU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-11.20.05.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251027T120905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T120908Z UID:10005401-1763496000-1763503200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Girl America + Q&A with director Viktor Tauš DESCRIPTION:Girl America is a visually striking\, deeply moving portrait of a young girl’s fight for freedom and belonging. Growing up in totalitarian Czechoslovakia\, orphaned Emma endures foster care\, juvenile detention\, and the turmoil of the Velvet Revolution. To survive the fear\, loneliness\, and dislocation\, she invents another self to talk to—and clings to a dream of America\, where her father awaits. Blending raw realism with surreal imagery\, director Viktor Tauš crafts a poetic\, emotionally charged journey of resilience and hope. Girl America is not just a story of survival\, but a celebration of the unyielding spirit that refuses to be broken. An exceptional film in the Czech auteur cinema. \nViktor Tauš\, Czech Republic\, 2024\, 108‘\nCast: Pavla Beretová\, Julie Šoucová\, Klára Kitto\, Lucie Žáčková\, Klára Melíšková\, Tomas Sean Pšenička \n\nVivid and magical and fuelled by urgent pain\, Girl America is a mesmerising cinematic confection which dazzled audiences at Fantaspoa 2025 and deserves to be seen much more widely. Eye for Film \n\nPremiered at the 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival\nBest Film\, Best Costume Design\, Best Set Design / Czech Film Critics’ Awards 2024\n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/girl-america-qa-with-director-viktor-taus/ LOCATION:The Garden Cinema\, London\, 39-41 Parker St.\, London\, London\, WC2B 5PQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Girl-America-05.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251013T093243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T093246Z UID:10005398-1763233200-1763240400@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Caravan + Q&A with director Zuzana Kirchnerová and actress Aňa Geislerová DESCRIPTION:Premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes\, Caravan is a tender\, lyrical road movie about breaking free and rediscovering life. Ana Geislerová shines as Ester\, a woman who\, weary from years of self-sacrifice\, steals a battered caravan while on holiday in Italy and sets off with her teenage son David\, who has an intellectual disability\, on a journey through the sun-drenched south. Along the way\, they meet Zuza\, a spirited drifter whose open heart transforms their fragile bond into something freer\, lighter\, and filled with unexpected hope. With warmth\, honesty\, and flashes of joy\, Caravan captures the courage it takes to step beyond duty and embrace the possibility of change. \nZuzana Kirchnerová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, Italy 2025\, 102 min\, English subtitles \n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/caravan-qa-with-director-zuzana-kirchnerova-and-actress-ana-geislerova/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Caravan-QA-02-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251116T192310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T192311Z UID:10005423-1761904800-1768582800@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:'Breathing' with 'Breaths - Air Bladders' DESCRIPTION:Filomena Borecká’s captivating artwork Breaths – Air Bladders invites visitors to experience the shared act of breathing and reflect on our interconnection with the living world. \n\nSparked by the global awareness of breath during the COVID-19 pandemic\, and blending art\, science and sensorial experience\, the exhibition curated by Judith Rainhorn and Charles-Antoine Wanecq explores the cultural\, social\, and scientific histories of respiration from the 18th century to today. Drawing on the outcomes of two interdisciplinary workshops\, it brings together perspectives from historians\, scientists\, artists\, and healthcare professionals. Central to the exhibition is Borecká’s participatory sculpture Breaths – Air Bladders\,which transforms a fundamental act of life into a sensorial\, collective\, and thought-provoking experience.\n\nFilomena Borecká is an artist and researcher\, PhD (University Paris 1 Panthéon–Sorbonne\, 2023)\, and graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris (2004)\, with an exchange at MFA Hunter College in New York. She works primarily in France but has also created in Prague and New York\, with each place leaving its imprint on her practice\, which unfolds in three parallel and interrelated threads: performance\, (sound) sculpture\, and drawing. Her drawings\, reminiscent of seismographs\, engage in a dialogue with their environment. Recent exhibitions include Maison française d’Oxford\, National Gallery Prague\, CACLB Luxembourg\, Círculo de Bellas Artes Madrid\, and Queens College Art Center New York. Borecká collaborates with the Chair in Health in Human and Social Sciences and with the ACTE Institute at Sorbonne University Paris 1.\n\nBreaths – Air Bladders\nFor several years\, Filomena Borecká has created artworks that invite connection and reflection on what sustains life: the invisible air. Breaths – Air Bladders\, co-created with set designer Bruno Dubois\, comes alive in the presence of viewers as air-filled forms expand and contract. The work draws on a childhood memory from Christmas Eve: while preparing carp\, Borecká recalls seeing two irregular air bladders — organs that help the fish float and\, in a child’s imagination\, embody its “soul.” This memory anchors an artwork that explores breath as both literal and metaphorical\, a vital rhythm binding us to each other and to the living world we share.\n\n EXHIBITION OPENING\nFriday 31 October 2025\, 6 – 7.30 pm  \nFree entry\, REGISTER NOW\nJoint Private View with Silent Systems: Breathing Devices\n EXHIBITION DATES: 31 October 2025 – 16 January 2026\n VENUE\nBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London W8 4RT\n OPENING HOURS:\nTue – Fri 10am – 5pm URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/breathing-with-breaths-air-bladders/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-16.55.35.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20251013T093611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T093616Z UID:10005392-1761152400-1761159600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Vaclav Havel European Dialogues / Growth and Inequality in Central Europe: Between Havel’s Vision and Today’s Cleavages DESCRIPTION:Join us for a third edition of the annual Václav Havel European Dialogues\, a global series of discussions inspired by Havel’s enduring legacy organised jointly by the Czech Centre London\, SSEES and the Research Centre for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs). \n\nOver the last three decades\, the Central European countries have experienced some of the fastest economic growths in the world. The region has joined the ranks of highly developed countries\, and its citizens are wealthier and living longer than ever before. In Czechia\, this transformation was closely tied to the democratic ideals articulated by Václav Havel\, whose vision of an open society and civic responsibility shaped the country’s path during the early years of transition. Yet\, within a generation\, Central Europe has also moved from being one of the most egalitarian regions in Europe to one of the most unequal. This indicates that the growth has not benefited all equally. What are the sources of the Central European miracle\, and who are its main beneficiaries? What are the consequences of the increasing inequalities for these societies\, especially in the context of growing political polarisation? How can we ensure that future growth in the region will be inclusive? \nThe event will be moderated by Jessie Barton Hronešová and will feature an esteemed panel of speakers\, including Zsoka Koczan\, Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development\, Lubomír Lízal\, economist and former director of CERGE-EI\, Prague\, Pawel Bukowski\, co-director of the new Research Center for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs)\, and a word of welcome by Přemysl Pela\, the director of the Czech Center in London. \nAbout the speakers: \nZsoka Koczan is Associate Director\, Lead Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. At the EBRD\, she edits the Regional Economic Prospects\, which review the latest economic developments in the EBRD regions\, works on the Transition Report\, EBRD’s annual flagship publication\, and runs the Life in Transition Survey\, a large household survey covering 44 economies. Prior to joining the EBRD\, she worked as an economist at the International Monetary Fund in the European and the Research Departments\, primarily on the World Economic Outlook. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge \nPaweł Bukowski is a Lecturer in Economics at the University College London and the Polish Academy of Sciences. Also affiliated with the London School of Economics. He is a Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Places\, Identities and Memories (PIMs) at UCL. His research focuses on socio-economic inequalities and labour economics. He has won multiple international research grants\, founded an expert group – Dobrobyt na Pokolenia and is a member of Concilium Civitas – a group of influential Polish social scientists working abroad. His book\, “Inequalities a’la Polonaise”\, won the Puls Biznesu Scientific Economics Book of the Year 2024 and the Marcin Król Prize 2025\, given for a significant contribution to the humanities and social sciences. \nLubomír Lízal has been a member of the Czech National Bank Board in 2011-2017; the Board is bank governing body and monetary policy committee. Since 1993 he has worked as a researcher at the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. In 2003–2008 he has been Director of both the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences and CERGE\, Charles University. He is a member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University\, and other scientific boards. He was a member of the National Economic Council of the Government. In years 2018-2019 he has served as the President of the Anglo-American University in Prague. Currently he is an associate professor at the Czech Technical University and at the University of Finance and Administration.\nMr Lízal graduated at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University. In 1998 he obtained a PhD in economics at CERGE\, Charles University and in 2006 he qualified as an associate professor in economics at Charles University. In his research he has focused on transition and environmental economics\, recently also on energy economics. \nJessie Barton Hronešová is a Lecturer in Political Sociology at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies\, UCL\, and Co-Director of the Centre for Study of Places\, Identities and Memories. In her work\, she focuses on victimhood narratives\, the politics of memory\, transitional justice and dealing with the past in Central and Southeast Europe. She is particularly interested in the political uses of emotionally charged and traumatic memories as well as how victims and survivors navigate politics. She is the author of The Struggle of Redress: Victim Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2020) and Post-War Ethno-National Identities of Young People in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2012) and co-editor of The Nexus between Democracy\, Collective Identity Formation\, and EU Enlargement (2011). From 2019 to 2021 she was the ESRC Postdoctoral research Fellow at the University of Oxford and then a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill and Ca’ Foscari. Outside of academia\, she is a frequent policy advisor and consultant in international development in Central and Southeast Europe. \nPřemysl Pela is the Director of the Czech Centre London and the Programme Director of Czechia EXPO 2025 in Osaka. Premysl has served as the Director of the Czech Center in New York and worked for\, among others\, the Charles University’s CERGE-EI Institute and the Czech Academy of Sciences. In the private sector\, he has held various international top managerial roles. He also headed the Strategy and Innovation Department at the Czech Centre’s HQ in Prague and developed innovative projects presenting scientific creativity through advanced digital technology. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Ostrava University and has completed academic and professional programmes in New York University\, Michigan University and the Civil Management College in London. \n\nFree entry\, REGISTER HERE URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/vaclav-havel-european-dialogues-growth-and-inequality-in-central-europe-between-havels-vision-and-todays-cleavages/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens \, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Learn,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/05f952bb92366cfcd834defa421672d0.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250826T163641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T163643Z UID:10005372-1758654000-1758661200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Czech Documentary Now: The Other One DESCRIPTION:Marie-Magdalena Kochová’s debut portrays 18-year-old Johana’s internal struggle between her dreams and her duty to her family\, highlighting her silent self-sacrifice and the overwhelming weight of living for others. \nEighteen-year-old Johana has always been the dependable one—the quiet anchor in a family consumed by caring for her younger sister\, Rósa\, who has severe autism. As she nears high school graduation\, Johana faces an impossible choice: remain in her small Czech hometown to help her overburdened parents\, or finally step out of the shadows to study psychology and build a life of her own. \nIn her poignant feature debut\, director Marie-Magdalena Kochová crafts an intimate\, unflinching portrait of a so-called “glass child”—a sibling rendered nearly invisible by the needs of another. Through quiet observations and close-ups that reveal volumes in a single glance\, The Other One captures the silent struggle between love and self-preservation\, duty and identity. \nWinner of the MDR Film Prize for Outstanding Eastern European Documentary at DOK Leipzig 2024\, the film sheds light on the hidden toll of caregiving on young people\, offering a voice to everyone who has ever felt unseen. The Other One is not merely a coming-of-age story; it is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to choose yourself. \nDir. Marie-Magdalena Kochová\, Czech Republic\, Slovakia\, 87 min\, 2024\, Eng. subt.   \n\nAdmission: 5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/czech-documentary-now-the-other-one-tickets-1550514463499?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/czech-documentary-now-the-other-one/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/91d8aac2edbfa2fc0e6887f7d19d16cb.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250909T182504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182505Z UID:10005378-1758452400-1758463200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:The Emil Zátopek Run DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of movement\, fun\, and community spirit at the fourth annual Emil Zátopek Charity Run! Thames Valley Harriers and the Czech Centre invite you to bring your family\, friends\, and plenty of energy for a celebration of sport inspired by one of the greatest athletes of all time.\n\nWhether you’re racing for a personal best\, joining your first fun run\, or simply enjoying the atmosphere\, there’s something for everyone — from kids to grandparents.\n\nThis year’s fresh new format includes:\n\nA 1-MILE CHARITY RUN FOR ALL AGES\n&\nQUAD KIDS ATHLETICS – have a go at running\, jumping\, throwing\, and sprinting at the home ground of Linford Christie\n\nYou can also look forward to\n\nFREE games and other activities by Czech School Without Borders and Okenko.uk\nPizza and other refreshment\nMedal ceremony & chill-out social after the race\nAdmission: £10/£5 (under 17s)\n(for the 1 mile run and the Quad Kids events)\nOther kids activities will be free\n\nAll entry fees and donations will contribute towards the Zátopek Athletics Fellowship.\n\nRegistration for the 1 mile run and Quad Kids Athletics\n\n– Register online via Entry4Sports by 20 September 2025\n(please scroll down for the instructions on how to register)\n– Walk-In registrations on the day are also welcome\n(please register by 10:30 for the 1 mile run)\nThe event begins at 11:00 am with the 1 mile run for different age categories\, with timings to be decided on the day\, followed by Quad Kids Athletics.\n\nABOUT EMIL ZÁTOPEK\n\nKnown as “The Czech Locomotive”\, Emil Zátopek wasn’t just a runner — he was a force of nature. With an unorthodox stride and unstoppable will\, he conquered the 1948 London Olympics and shattered records in Helsinki in 1952\, winning gold in the 5000m\, 10000m\, and marathon — all in one Games. No one has done it since.\n\nThere are many books and films about Zátopek’s life and sport achievements\, including those of British authors: Richard Askwith’s biography Today We Die a Little: The Rise and Fall of Emil Zatopek\, Olympic Legend and Pat Butcher’s Quicksilver: The Mercurial Emil Zatopek.\n\nIn 2013\, Runner’s World named him the Greatest Runner of All Time.\n\nZÁTOPEK ATHLETIC FELLOWSHIP\n\nThe Emil Zátopek Run was first organised by CC and TVH in 2022 to celebrate Zátopek’s centennial anniversary and raise funds for a newly established Zátopek Athletic Fellowship\, empowering young talent from West London to chase their dreams on the track\, just like Zátopek once did.\n\nProceeds from starting fees as well as all voluntary contributions towards the Zátopek Run will be donated to support the Fellowship.\n\nAny donations towards The Zátopek’s Athletic Fellowship can be sent to:\nBusiness Account name: Thames Valley Harriers\nSort Code: 60-05-30\nAccount Number: 17125197\nplease add Payment Reference: Zatopek\n\nDIRECTIONS:\n\nRace registration will be next to the Thames Valley Harriers clubhouse in Linford Christie Stadium. The entrance for cars is Artillery Lane off Du Cane Rd\, between the hospitals and prison\, postcode for satnav W12 OAE. At the end of Artillery Lane approaching the Scrubs\, there is a 6’ 6” height barrier entrance to the main car park\, the stadium is located at the end of the car park.\n\nFor public transport East Acton on the Central Line is the closest station\, a few minutes walk from the stadium. Buses stop on Du Cane Rd near Artillery Lane\, please see details for buses stopping at Hammersmith Hospital on the Transport for London website.\n\nHOW TO REGISTER VIA ENTRY4SPORTS\n\n– Click on the following link: https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/show-entry/1362\n– Click on Enter\n– If you are new to Entry4Sports you need to Register as new user\nOnce in the entry portal\, click “add athlete” under the “athletes” tab. If the athlete is registered with England Athletics (EA)\, click “registered” and enter the associated EA URN (which you can find on your EA profile/account. If unregistered\, click “add new” and complete First Name\, Surname\, Date of Birth\, and Club fields (if you are not registered with any club\, enter “TVH” as your Club)\, before clicking “save” in the bottom right corner. The athlete will then appear under the “athletes” tab in your entry portal.\n– Click on the athlete\, then click on the tick box next to the event you wish to enter. You then must view your basket and checkout for your entry to be complete and accepted. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-emil-zatopek-run-2/ LOCATION:Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, Wormwood Scrubs / Linford Christie Athletic Stadium\, White City\, London\, W12 0DF \, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/zatopek-2025-1x1-FAMILY-DAY-OUT-QR-web-CC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250826T162240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162811Z UID:10005369-1757671200-1761325200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Design and Transformation. Stories of Czech Design 1990-2020 DESCRIPTION:The exhibition showcases 30 years of creativity\, innovation\, and change. Discover 6 inspiring Czech companies\, iconic products\, and fresh perspectives on how design shapes our lives—from timeless objects to virtual experiences. Short films and behind-the-scenes stories bring it all to life. \nDesign and Transformation: Stories of Czech Design 1990–2020reveals how Czech design has evolved over the last three decades—from iconic material objects to new virtual and strategic forms. This exhibition highlights 6 remarkable companies and projects that show how collaboration with leading Czech and international designers has shaped everything from timeless glassware to innovative technologies. Visitors will discover the rich stories behind these brands\, explore the shifting role of design amid social change\, and see how today’s designers tackle technological\, environmental\, and ethical challenges. Short films created by a team of filmmakers and students bring these stories to life with a fresh perspective on what Czech design means today. \nThe exhibition is complemented by an outdoor photography display by Vojtěch Veškrna\, installed in the public space outside the Czech Embassy. \nwww.d-and-t.cz \nCurated by Tereza Vernerová VolnáGraphic design by Tereza SaitzováShort Films: Collective of artists from UMPRUM and AMU under the direction of Michaela RežováPhoto Exhibition: Vojtěch VeškrnaInstallation by Mikuláš Procházka   \n\nEXHIBITION OPENINGFriday 12 September\, 18.30 – 20.30  Free entry\, REGISTER HERE\nEXHIBITION DATES: 13 September – 24 October 2025\nVENUEBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, London W8 4RT\nOPENING HOURS:Tue – Fri 10am – 5pmSat 13\, Sun 14 and Mon 15 September – 11am – 5pm\n\nCorganised by the Czech Centre London and the Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design in Prague UMPRUM. \nPart of London Design Festival.   URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/design-and-transformation-stories-of-czech-design-1990-2020/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c13aa633ef6cfb644ebdc9cfd185b94c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250826T162907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162908Z UID:10005371-1757664000-1761325200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Design and Transformations: An Outdoor Photographic Exhibition by Vojtech Veskrna DESCRIPTION:This outdoor exhibition by photographer Vojtěch Veškrna complements Design and Transformation. Stories of Czech Design 1990–2020\, on view at the Czech Centre’s Bouda Gallery. Installed in the public space outside the Czech Embassy\, the series offers a visually rich\, behind-the-scenes look into twelve Czech companies where design plays a central role in shaping both products and identity. \nVeškrna’s photographs move beyond polished final outcomes to focus on the environments\, materials\, and people that define contemporary Czech design. His lens captures the quiet rhythms of daily production\, the tactile beauty of traditional techniques\, and the innovation driving forward-thinking industries—from porcelain workshops and textile printers to medical technology and game development studios. This body of work reveals design as a living process—deeply rooted in craft\, constantly evolving\, and inseparable from the cultural and industrial landscape it inhabits. \nCoorganised by the Czech Centre London and the Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design in Prague UMPRUM. Supported by the Moravian Gallery Brno. \nFoto Vojtěch Veškrna\, Mmcité \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7 URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/design-and-transformations-an-outdoor-photographic-exhibition-by-vojtech-veskrna/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ac82d0ad6b23f778975ae5e7ba1b9d34.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250826T145549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T145550Z UID:10005362-1754740800-1757091600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:The Sun Can Be: An IPLA Collective Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Sun Can Be: an IPLA collective exhibition\, showcases the works of four young British-based poets operating in the fields of visual poetry\, experimental textual poetry\, text art\, and the asemic. \n\nThe works of the exhibition range from multimedia poetry\, self-portraiture\, and 3D poetry to typewriter art\, lino print\, and a prose-puzzle poem series exhibiting material\, form and method as conveyors of shifting\, alternate realities. From a triptych of calligrams that echo the Surrealism of Guillaume Apollinaire to a series of text art pieces\, to conceptual poetry that reinterprets perspective. The Sun Can Be expands on these themes through unconventional and diversified aesthetics that redefine traditional poetry\, and serves as a translation of the artistic intentions of the IPLA poets.\n\nhttps://inparentheses.cargo.site | Instagram\nIPLA Artists\nCameron Wade\nCameron Wade is a writer and poet based in London. His work explores the nature of storytelling\, the relationship between inner and outer realities\, non-linear storytelling\, and themes of madness\, ‘other’-spaces\, the eerie and the weird; experimenting with ergodic literature and meta-textuality through fiction\, prose-poetry\, visual and asemic poetry\, collage and performance.\n\nDanica Ignacio\nDanica Ignacio is a Filipino poet whose writing focuses on the juxtaposition of the ordinary and the non-ordinary by giving importance to the small. Mainly taking from more traditional forms of poetry\, her work aims to morph the everyday experience just enough to be unrecognisable while still maintaining its form.\n\nEleanor Wilders\nEleanor Wilders finds inspiration from the ignored details of routine and from the in-betweens of the everyday experience\, she crafts stories that question our assumptions about connection\, purpose\, and freedom. Her artistic practice leads to an exploration of exposure in today’s society; her work tries to confront the paradox of vulnerability in an age of hyper-connectivity\, whilst grappling with the tension between authenticity and public persona.\n\nMatthew Sokulsky\nMatthew Sokulsky is concerned with the tense relationship between nature and rational\, theology and logic\, and their ability (or not) to co-exist in the contemporary. His work experiments with traditional forms to create decidedly new poetry that at once exemplifies modernity while recognising the rich vein of myth and ritual to which he believes all poetry fixes its base.\nOpening hours:\nThe gallery will be opened to the public 12 noon to 5pm every Wednesday to Saturday\nOpening Night and Special View\nSaturday 9 August 2025\, 7-9pm / Bouda Gallery\nThe exhibition opens on 9 August with a special event featuring Tim Postovit\, a Czech poet\, performer\, and translator of Ukrainian origin.\n\nCelebrating cross-culture collaboration and international innovation the event will also include live performances by David Spittle\, Aimae Nimmo\, Matthew Sokulsky\, Danica Ignacio\, Eleanor Wilders\, Cameron Wade and many more to be announced.\n\nAbout Tom Postovit\nTim Postovit was born in Ukraine and has lived in the Czech Republic since the age of six. He studied philology at Charles University in Prague. He translates from Ukrainian and Russian. In 2019 he published his debut collection of poems\, Magistrála (Highway). A poem from this book has been featured in the annual Best Czech Poetry anthology. He also performs slam poetry and holds the 2019 joint title for duo slam poetry. In 2021 his second poetry collection came out Motýlí pavilon (The Butterfly Pavilion). In 2022 he was nominated for Václav Burian Prize. From 2022 he has worked at Organization for Aid to Refugees (OPU) as a social worker for Ukrainian community. He is a member of a Czech Writers Association. He is based in Prague.\nIPLA and Friends.\nThursday August 14\, 2025\, 7-9pm / Bouda Gallery\nAn evening of experimental performance and readings from the IPLA Collective\, Simon Tyrell\, Irys Bird\, Oscar Sutherland-Dee\, Martin Wakefield and more to be announced!\n\nThe second event in the series features an array of bespoke new readings and performances including a world-first IPLA collaborative performance and poets travelling from across the country to read their brilliant new works for you at the historic Bouda Gallery.\nFurther accompanying events: \n\n August 16th\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 21st\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 23rd\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 28th\, 7 – 9 pm\n August 30th\, 7 – 9 pm\n\nThe Sun Can Be\, an exhibition by IPLA Collective\, is the Czech Centre’s Summer Artistic Residency — a pilot project offering a safe and supportive space for local artists and the community. It is part of SAFE(R) SPACES. Out There And Within\, a network initiative organised by the Czech Centres. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-sun-can-be-an-ipla-collective-exhibition/ LOCATION:Czech Centre´s Bouda Gallery\, 132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Outside the Box ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PHOTO-2025-06-10-01-17-47.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250617T161913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T161915Z UID:10005353-1752235200-1754413200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Poet Peasant: an exhibition by SJ Fowler DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of poetry as curios\, discovered text and found literary sculptures drawn from previously unseen works\, selected asemic writing and the poetic props of performances across the globe. Drawing from fifteen years of rabid activity\, this exhibition evidences the breadth of visual and conceptual poetry from one of the definitive experimentalists of the British 21st century literary scene. \n\nOn the site of the former Notting Hill Books\, a formative space for many\, including Fowler\, this exhibition emphasises the potential of the marginal\, peculiar\, detritus-as-poetry mode so removed from the medium’s stereotypical obsession with neatness\, craft and clarity. From bear suits to homemade skeletons\, handwritten novels to concrete poems\, Poet Peasant represents the core aesthetic concerns of SJ Fowler – playful\, eclectic and anti-singular\, it is a deliberate mess of fun and weird visual literature that stretches the bounds of what poetry is.\n\nwww.stevenjfowler.com/poetpeasant\n\nSJ Fowler is a writer\, poet and performer who lives in London. His work has been commissioned by The National Gallery\, Tate Modern\, BBC Radio 3\, Somerset House\, Tate Britain\, Southbank Centre and he was part of the first Hub residency at Wellcome Collection. His visual poetry has been exhibited at the V&A\, Hayward Gallery\, Jerwood Space\, Mile End Art Pavilion\, Kielder Forest\, Tate St Ives and Palais de Tokyo. He has published over 50 works\, the subject of the Small Publishers Fair 2022 feature exhibition and given over 400 performances at venues around the world. He lecturer at Kingston University and is the director of the European Poetry Festival. Poet Peasant … is his 8th solo exhibition.\n\nOpening hours:\nThe gallery will be opened to the public 12 noon to 5pm every Wednesday to Saturday\n\nAccompanying events:\nJuly 19th\, July 24th July 26th\, July 31st\, August 2nd 7pm – 9pm. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/poet-peasant-an-exhibition-by-sj-fowler/ LOCATION:Czech Centre´s Bouda Gallery\, 132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PoetPeasant-exhibition-SJ-Fowler.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250617T162758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T162759Z UID:10005352-1752228000-1756659600@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:They All Met in Karlsbad DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, the Czech Centre’s Vitrínka Gallery presents a group exhibition showcasing recent works by eight emerging Czech artists from the 2024 Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) residencies. Their cross-disciplinary pieces reflect the town’s rich heritage and spirit of collaboration. \n\nThe Magnus Art Gallery in Prague  launched its residency programme after gaining access to an elegant apartment in an Art Nouveau palace in Karlovy Vary. Designed for two artists at a time\, the residency fosters dialogue between disciplines and encourages creative exchange. \nIn 2024\, seven artist pairs took part\, often blending media—glass with textiles\, sculpture with painting. The town’s distinctive spa town atmosphere and layered history became a powerful source of inspiration. \nInitially shown at the palace’s Display Gallery and later in Prague\, a selection of these pieces now comes to London’s Vitrínka Gallery\, offering a glimpse into how young Czech art flourishes when given space and freedom to experiment. \nArtists exhibiting in London\nAnežka Hošková & Jakub Hošek\nAnežka Hošková’s paintings reflect her romantic vision of Karlovy Vary’s churches\, landscapes\, and mineral springs\, merging meditative experiences with watercolour techniques. Jakub Hošek responded to the city’s uneasy history\, blending beautiful and dark elements into stitched compositions filled with texts\, emotions and urban fragments. \nKaríma Al-Mukhtarová & TEA\nKaríma Al-Mukhtarová explored the transformative symbolism of bathing in a monumental tapestry\, capturing the moment between death\, acceptance and rebirth. TEA created a sculpture of a scribe inspired by Egyptian aesthetics\, integrating fragments of Karíma’s tapestry into the work\, reflecting on shared experience and artistic imprint. \nAnna Jožová & Lucie Rosická\nAnna Jožová and Lucie Rosická investigated materials tied to Karlovy Vary’s nature and culture. Jožová’s luminous glass objects engaged in dialogue with Rosická’s embroidered textiles\, as both artists inspired each other to cross creative and material boundaries\, exchanging insights from their differing practices. \nNéphéli Barbas & Jakub Tytykalo\nNéphéli Barbas was drawn to the city’s layered architecture and forested surroundings\, translating these into sculptural forms of bent aluminium. Jakub Tytykalo created a unique series of paintings exploring the inner energy of underground springs\, blending elemental forces in vibrant\, otherworldly compositions. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nWith artists Karíma Al-Mukhtarová & TEA\nFriday 11 July 2025\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry\, Book Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/they-all-met-in-karlsbad-private-view-tickets-1376243093139?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\nEXHIBITION DATES: 11 July – 31 August 2025\nVENUE\nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOPENING HOURS:\nTue – Fri 10am – 5pm\nor by appointment – +44 (0) 207 836 3669\n\nOrganised by Czech Centre London in partnership with Magnus Art Gallery and J&T Bank. \nThis exhibition is part of From Karlovy Vary\, With Art\, the Czech Centre’s series celebrating the cultural legacy and creative spirit of Karlovy Vary through contemporary art\, design and cinema — including the tribute screening Jiří Bartoška In Memoriam: Shadows of a Hot Summer\, the group exhibition They All Met in Karlsbad and the poster showcase The Embrace as a Symbol of Closeness from the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/they-all-met-in-karlsbad/ LOCATION:Vitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-All-Met-in-Karlsbad_Anna-Jozova-and-Lucie-Rosicka.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250527T220958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T220959Z UID:10005329-1750600800-1750608000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Build London in 3D! A Hands-On Model-Making Workshop for Kids DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to build your own city? In this exciting hands-on workshop\, young creators (ages 7+) will bring London to life—one building at a time!\n\nYou’ll start by choosing an iconic London building\, from towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks. Using pre-cut templates\, glue\, and a bit of imagination\, you’ll construct your own detailed 3D paper model. Whether you’re a first-time builder or a paper craft pro\, there will be designs for all skill levels!\n\nOnce your masterpiece is complete\, we’ll combine everyone’s models to create a giant cityscape— a chorus of buildings shaped by many hands and voices. Watch as London takes shape right before your eyes! And at the end\, you’ll take your creation home\, carrying a piece of the city and its story with you.\n\nJoin us for an exciting mix of creativity\, teamwork\, and hands-on building. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Led by Lukáš Novotný\, an illustrator\, architect\, designer\, and author of Modern London\, shortlisted for the British Book Design Award.\n\nAdmission: £10 per child\nBook Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-london-in-3d-a-hands-on-model-making-workshop-for-kids-tickets-1309886619139?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nOrganised by the Czech Centre London in collaboration with the Czech School without Borders London.\n\nPart of London Festival of Architecture URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/build-london-in-3d-a-hands-on-model-making-workshop-for-kids/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8QY \, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LFA-Lukas-Novotny-kids-workshop-Twitter-LinkedIn-post.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250508T150839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T180605Z UID:10005328-1750186800-1750194000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Architecture for a Non-Precarious Future: Voices from Emerging Practice DESCRIPTION:How can we drive a progressive transformation of architectural culture to create a more sustainable\, inclusive\, and resilient future? This panel discussion brings together curators and emerging architects from the UK and across Europe to share their perspectives on evolving professional landscapes and alternative models of practice that challenge the status quo.​ \n\nThe conversation will explore diverse strategies employed by these innovative practices\, including Edit Collective (UK)\, a feminist architecture collective dedicated to design and research projects that challenge societal norms; collcoll.cc (CZ)\, a collaborative collective emphasizing cross-sectional collaborations and fostering innovative architectural solutions through collective engagement; and LLRRLLRR (Estonia/UK)\, an experimental practice integrating sustainability and circularity into architectural design. Additionally\, the discussion will feature insights from a UK-based curator and writer known for her perspectives on architecture and design\, Vicky Richardson.​ \nChaired by Helena Huber-Doudova\, a curator at the National Gallery Prague and editor of “Architecture for a Non-Precarious Future: Notes on Practice\,” which builds upon the Czech presentation at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition\, La Biennale di Venezia—”The Office for a Non-Precarious Future\,” created by Eliška H. Pomyjová\, D. Neuhäusl\, and Jan Netušil.​ \nBy amplifying diverse voices and sharing actionable insights\, this event aims to spark dialogue and drive change in architectural practice.​ \nPanelists: Sophie Williams (Edit\, UK)\, Vicky Richardson (curator\, UK)\, Krištof Hanzlík (collcoll.cc\, CZ)\, Roland Reemaa / Laura Linsi(LLRRLLRR\, UK/EST). Chair – Helena Huber-Doudová (curator\, National Gallery Prague\, CZ) \n\nAdmission: £5Book Now HERE.  \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London\, part of the London Festival of Architecture. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/architecture-for-a-non-precarious-future-voices-from-emerging-practice/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens \, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LFA-Architecture-for-a-Non-Precarious-Future-Twitter-LinkedIn-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T233000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250609T200828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T200829Z UID:10005345-1749600000-1756683000@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:The Embrace as a Symbol of Closeness DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition of posters from the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival \n\nThe Karlovy Vary International Film Festival\, founded in 1946\, is one of the oldest film festivals in the world and the most important cinematic event in Central Europe. Every year\, the picturesque West Bohemian spa town of Karlovy Vary hosts hundreds of filmmakers from around the world while offering audiences the chance to see more than 200 films\, including world premieres in the festival’s official selection and other programme sections. The festival regularly welcomes some of the biggest stars of international cinema.\n\nAlthough KVIFF is a prestigious Category A festival\, it stands out for its open and friendly atmosphere\, which makes it exceptionally welcoming to ordinary filmgoers. This unique spirit is often reflected in the festival’s visual identity\, which has been exclusively designed by Prague-based Studio Najbrt since 1995. Each year\, this renowned Czech design studio gives the festival’s visuals a new and original form and a clear theme.\n\nThe symbol of the festival’s 59th edition is closeness\, represented by the simplest yet most eloquent of human gestures – the embrace.\n\nKVIFF 59 will take place in Karlovy Vary from 4 to 12 July 2025\n\nAuthor of visual identity: Zuzana Lednická \nIn collaboration with: Aleš Najbrt \nPhotographer: Václav Jirásek  \n\nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7\n\nThis exhibition is part of From Karlovy Vary\, With Art\, the Czech Centre’s series celebrating the cultural legacy and creative spirit of Karlovy Vary through contemporary art\, design and cinema — including the tribute screening Jiří Bartoška In Memoriam: Shadows of a Hot Summer (1 July) and the group exhibition They All Met in Karlsbad\, on view at the Vitrínka Gallery from 11 July. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/the-embrace-as-a-symbol-of-closeness/ LOCATION:Embassy of the Czech Republic\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/80b9e3b99affeba9863462b18fb217ec.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embassy of the Czech Republic 26 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250609T200739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T200740Z UID:10005344-1749582000-1749589200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Women in Focus: Sara Polak DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nPolak 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-focus-sara-polak-tickets-1372620447709?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/women-in-focus-sara-polak/ LOCATION:Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Select a State\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/women-in-focus-1x1-sara-polak.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250508T210524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T210526Z UID:10005324-1748977200-1748984400@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:From Print to Virtual: Czech Designers Pushing Boundaries DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy showcase of contemporary Czech graphic design\, featuring 12 (TBC) UK-based designers presenting their work in a dynamic\, timed format—20 slides\, 20 seconds per slide. From print to animation\, experience design to virtual reality\, and 2D to 3D\, these creatives are pushing the boundaries of graphic design across disciplines. \n\nPart of Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design exhibition\, this event highlights Czech designers working in the UK and explores how identity both shapes and is shaped by design. Each speaker will share their unique perspective—whether through their creative process\, personal journey\, or the evolving relationship between culture and design.\n\nNo long lectures—just bold ideas\, striking visuals\, and fresh insights in a rapid-fire format. Whether you’re a designer\, creative thinker\, or simply curious about the stories behind contemporary Czech graphic design\, this is an event you won’t want to miss!\n\n Admission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\n BOOK NOW\n\nParticipating artists:\nJáchym Bouzek is a visual artist working across animated film and interactive video design for immersive live performances. His collaborative projects have been featured at the Barbican Centre\, l’Odéon Paris\, the West End\, and Broadway. He experiments with blending traditional and digital techniques to push the boundaries of storytelling.\nwww.jachymbouzek.com | Instagram: @jachymbouzek\n\nFilip Havlena is a freelance graphic designer specializing in the intersection of technology and brand identity. A graduate of University of the Arts London\, he has collaborated with studios such as Accept & Proceed\, Systems Studio\, and FIELD.IO. His strategic and utilitarian approach connects timeless design principles with emerging technologies to shape modern visual identities.\nwww.filiphavlena.com | Instagram: @filiphavlena\n\nKarolina Krupickova is the co-founder of Studio Basic\, an art director\, and a design educator. Her practice focuses on creating visual identities within cultural discourse. She has lectured at the School of Visual Arts in New York and regularly teaches at the University of East London.\nstudiobasic.london\n\nLy Leova is a London-based Czech-Vietnamese mixed-media director\, illustrator\, and 3D artist. A graduate of Camberwell College of Arts\, Ly was nominated for the 2023 Future 50: Founders and Freelancer Awards by the University of the Arts London. Her work combines 3D\, 2D\, motion capture\, and XR to create playful\, immersive narratives inspired by Vietnamese heritage\, street culture\, and pop aesthetics. Clients include Red Bull\, Rick’s Retro\, and FCB London.\nlyleova.com | Instagram: @ly.leova\n\nAnna Niklova is an illustrator\, graphic designer\, animator\, and printing specialist at Central Saint Martins\, where she runs the Risograph workshop. Her work blends hand-drawn 2D animation with playful visual narratives in print and publishing. She has illustrated several children’s books for Czech publisher Meander and exhibited in Prague\, London\, and New York.\nwww.annaniklova.com | Instagram: @anickart\n\nLukáš Novotný is a London-based illustrator and graphic designer originally from Prague. With a background in architecture and civil engineering\, his work focuses on cities and urbanism. His recent books Modern New York and Modern London have received international recognition. Clients include Aloft Hotel\, The Office Group\, and Rizzoli International. Lukáš also works as Events Manager at the Twentieth Century Society.\nwww.lukasnovo.com | Instagram & LinkedIn\n\nJiří Močička is a Czech-British experience design director based in London. He has designed products and services for global brands including Sony\, Samsung\, Goldman Sachs\, and Unilever. Jiří is the founder of GIVE™ and 9V™\, with a focus on Design at Scale™ that drives impactful delivery across systems.\nwww.givetm.co | wheresjiri.cc | LinkedIn\n\nRadim Peško is a graphic artist and typographer working across type\, editorial\, and exhibition design. He is the founder of RP Digital Type Foundry and a visiting professor at ÉCAL Lausanne and ISIA Urbino. His work has been commissioned by institutions and brands such as Documenta\, Frieze\, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam\, and Jay-Z. He also co-curated the 26th and 27th Brno Biennial.\nwww.radimpesko.com\n\nJana Vodičková is an interpretive exhibition designer with a background in graphic design. Based between London and Brno\, she works on freelance projects in both countries\, drawing on the cultural influences of each to inform her practice.\nwww.janavodickova.com\n\nLukas Vojíř is a London-based artist and director blending 3D\, motion\, VFX\, and graphic design. He is the co-founder of XK Studio\, known for its experimental\, research-led visual work. His projects span artistic and commercial work\, including clients like Apple\, Nike\, Google DeepMind\, and the London Symphony Orchestra.\nInstagram | LinkedIn | Email: lukas@xk.studio\n\nDagmar Zvonickova Fredholm is the co-founder and director of Identity Designers\, a multidisciplinary design studio established in London in 2017. The studio focuses on crafting strong identities through design and storytelling\, with a global portfolio spanning various scales and sectors. In 2022\, Dagmar and her business partner Ivana launched Novavita Design\, a material lab exploring sustainable material innovation using predominantly recycled ingredients and waste.\nwww.identitydesigners.com | www.novavita.design\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dagmarzvonickova/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zvonickova/?originalSubdomain=uk\nhttps://www.facebook.com/zvonickovadagmar/\n\n——–\n\nThis is an accompanying event to Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design exhibition at the Vitrínka Gallery and Bouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\, running from 28 February till 30 June 2025. URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/from-print-to-virtual-czech-designers-pushing-boundaries/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/From-Print-to-Virtual-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220739 CREATED:20250407T171258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T171259Z UID:10005295-1746558000-1746565200@euniclondon.org SUMMARY:Riders of the Sky + Introduction by Gerry Manolas DESCRIPTION:A legendary film adaptation of Filip Jánský’s novel\, depicting the heroism of Czechoslovak RAF pilots during WWII. \nMarking the 80th anniversary of WWII\, this special screening pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of all Czechoslovak soldiers who fought for freedom\, particularly those who served in the UK. Based on Filip Jánský’s novel—drawn from his real-life experiences as Czech RAF gunner Richard Husmann and inspired by František Truhlář\, a No. 311 Squadron gunner who later became a fighter pilot—the film offers a gripping and deeply personal portrayal of wartime aviation. \nShot in stark black and white\, Riders of the Sky depicts true historical events through the eyes of a fictional multinational bomber crew from the RAF’s No. 276 Squadron: a Slovak captain\, Pavel; an English co-pilot and navigator; a Canadian radioman; and two Czech gunners\, nicknamed Student and Shorty. Air strikes on German territory become a daily yet perilous routine\, and it is during an attack on Nuremberg that Student is grievously injured. Featuring authentic aerial footage and a haunting score\, including Ghost Riders in the Sky\, the film is both a thrilling war drama and a poignant homage to the unsung heroes who risked everything in the fight against tyranny. \nBanned in Czechoslovakia after the 1968 Soviet invasion\, Riders of the Skyremains one of the most compelling and authentic cinematic portrayals of Czech RAF veterans and their remarkable legacy. \nJindřich Polák\, Czechoslovakia 1968\, 92 minCast: Jiří Bednář\, Jiří Hrzán\, Svatopluk Matyáš\, Elsie Randolph\, Jana Nováková\, Joan Seton \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nOrganised in partnership with Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans. \n  URL:https://euniclondon.org/event/riders-of-the-sky-introduction-by-gerry-manolas/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy Cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euniclondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/85cb13255741c144a74a97ca5a584d8f.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR