Speakers will include Ivan Martgolius, (co-author with Jan Kaplicky, of Czech Inspiration, 2005) on “Czech Car Design in the First Half of the 20th Century”, Jan Michl (design theorist and historian, Oslo School of Architecture) on “Some Remarks on Czech design in the Period of Communism and in the Transition from Communism back to Capitalism". Jiri Pelcl (designer and Rector, Prague Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design) on "The Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and its Influence on Czech Design" and Barry Foley (Managing Director, Techo UK) on “Techo and Czech Design”
The exhibition which is showing in the University Gallery, adjacent to the Conference Lecture Theatre includes everyday objects and embraces five main themes: Czech Cubism (1910-13), Functionalism - the modern alternative (1920s to 40s), Brussels Style - the Song of the Swan (1950s), Optimism and Depression (1960s- 70s), Postmodern Hotchpotch and a New Beginning (80s and 90s) and the Velvet Generation of the 21st Century. Prior to its Brighton showing, Czech 100 Design Icons been displayed in the National Museum in Prague, the Kulturhuset in Stockholm, as well as in Bratislava and Berlin.
Conference Steering Group: Jonathan Woodham (University of Brighton), Ladislav Pfimpfl (Czech Centre, London), Jiri Pelcl (Rector, the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, London), Jan Michl (Oslo School of Architecture and Design).
Conference Fees:
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December: £50; Friday 2 December £25 (including reception); Saturday 3 December £30 (including lunch)
Concessions (students, OAPs, unemployed):
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December: £25; Friday 2 December £15 (including reception); Saturday 3 December £15 (including lunch)
For further details please contact Sean Tonkin, Centre for Research & Development (Arts & Architecture), University of Brighton (s.tonkin@brighton.ac.uk).
