At Galerie Mánes, Maxim Havlíček (b. 1974, Prague) presents his latest cycle, Anima Mundi—including a seven-metre canvas created specifically for this space—in which calligraphic gesture is transformed into an abstract record. Havlíček does not use writing as a vehicle for meaning, but as pure movement. For him, the canvas is not an image of an object, but rather the trace of an event. His gestures are larger than the gaze that is meant to encompass them. The eye does not settle on a single point in the painting, but follows the movement of the hand. In this way, the viewer’s fixed position—where they stand in relation to what they see—dissolves.

Accompanying Program

• Opening reception: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6–10 PM
• Guided tour with Maxim Havlíček: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 6 PM

Practical Information

• Dates: 20 October – 12 November 2026
• Venue: Galerie Mánes, Masarykovo nábřeží 250/1, Prague 1
• Opening hours: 11 AM – 7 PM
• Admission: CZK 150 adults; CZK 90 children, students up to 26, and seniors

Admission is CZK 150 for adults and CZK 90 reduced admission.
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