On August 13, the second TableTalk took place. The format combines an artist talk, an art salon, and an informal discussion over drinks about intellectual topics spanning art, culture, philosophy, and everyday life – all with the aim of creating an emotional connection with the invited artist.

A personal, subjective selection of the most powerful diploma projects from AVU Prague’s 2025 graduates. From time machines to tactile silence — these works don’t just communicate, they resonate.

On June 3rd, HIDDEN Gallery launched a new discussion format called TableTalk — a hybrid of artist talk, salon, and informal dinner. The first edition took place in the atmospheric space of Hell Smoke BBQ and featured a thought-provoking conversation with painters Marcela Putnová and Oskar Hořánek, joined by curators, collectors, and cultural thinkers.

Filip Kartousek visits the group exhibition Garden of Remembrance in Chrudim, featuring Liza Libenko, Lucie Hošková, and Jan Štulíř — three artists who had their first solo shows at HIDDEN Gallery. Later, he stops by Anna Krištofíková’s studio to follow up on the progress of her upcoming solo exhibition.

A visit to Anna Krištofíková’s garden studio, where we photographed new paintings for her June show and wrote the first draft of the exhibition text.

Every year, we visit AVU to witness what has quietly emerged. These are not graduation shows—they’re individual culminations. This is what felt most vital in summer 2025.

A behind-the-scenes look at AVU finals, Roman Košťál’s gallery tour, plans for a group show, and the launch of Artist’s Table at Hell’s Smoke BBQ.

In this episode, I visit Anna Krištofíková and Roman Košťál, talk about our upcoming presentation at Sofia Art Fair, and share some thoughts on what makes working with students so rewarding – and sometimes frustrating.

In this first episode of Gallery Life, I take you with me through a packed day in Prague — from revisiting the now-empty Hidden Republica to filming with three amazing artists for the Sofia Art Fair.

This year’s semestral works showcases a dynamic array of works from emerging artists at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, each grappling with the complexities of contemporary existence. From introspective explorations of identity to bold interrogations of societal structures, the pieces on display reflect a generation of creators unafraid to question, disrupt, and reimagine.