The Václav Špála Gallery, Contemporary art gallery in Národní Avenue, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Václav Špála Gallery is a contemporary art museum on Národní Avenue that occupies three floors of a former publishing building. The rotating exhibitions display paintings, sculptures, and photographs from various artists across different styles.
The building opened as Rubeš Gallery in 1916, became a publishing house in 1941, and transformed into its current form in 1959. These shifts in purpose shaped how the space functions today.
The gallery carries the name of painter Václav Špála and serves as a meeting point for artists and art enthusiasts interested in contemporary Czech and international work. You can observe how local and foreign artists present their pieces in this centrally located space within the city.
The gallery sits on Národní Avenue in the New Town district and is easy to reach when walking through central areas. The opening hours are generous, making it simple to fit a visit into your plans.
Marcel Duchamp presented his only Prague exhibition here in 1969, marking an important moment for Czech contemporary art. This show connected the local art scene to international avant-garde movements.
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