Art

The Divine Stories exhibition is one of the most prominent art events taking place in Prague this season and has drawn significant attention due to the artist behind it, Wolfgang Beltracchi. A highly controversial figure in the art world, Beltracchi presents this exhibition as part of his artistic reinvention.

The works on display are strongly influenced by European Old Masters, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. What makes the exhibition particularly compelling is the contrast between its exploration of authenticity and the artist’s own complex and disputed history.

This exhibition offers a unique insight into the artistic world of Rony Plesl, combining works from his private art collection with his own creations. Rather than a traditional retrospective, it creates a dialogue between collected artworks and monumental glass sculptures, exploring themes such as mortality, spirituality and the passage of time.

A highlight of the exhibition is Plesl’s monumental glass sculptures created using his innovative Vitrum Vivum casting technology, alongside works made from uranium glass, a material closely associated with his artistic practice. Together, these works showcase the creativity and craftsmanship that have made Plesl one of the leading figures in contemporary Czech glass art.