April 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM: Exhibition Opening on Bohumil Konečný
The exceptional and now rediscovered painter and illustrator of the second half of the 20th century, Bohumil Konečný, was a master of dynamic adventure illustrations and drawings of beautiful women. Generations of “Husák’s children” and older audiences will recognize his illustrations from books by Jaroslav Foglar and Otakar Batlička. He was also the author of numerous advertising posters. His career was significantly affected by the controversy surrounding the comic heroine Amazona – Octobriana, who was admired even by David Bowie.
Kája Saudek wrote about him: “Bohumil Konečný influenced me the most—a name that probably means nothing to anyone today. He was a man who, in 1937 or 1938, could do what only a few dozen painters in America can manage today. He was incomparable to anything. Even Zdeněk Burian—a renowned name I respect—was an amateur compared to him. This Bohumil Konečný, completely forgotten and unrecognized during his lifetime, was an absolute genius unlike any other. What I know, I learned from him.”
As usual, refreshments will be provided by the well-known Brussels-based culinary specialist Jiří Sikora, and the atmosphere of the event will be enhanced by a vocal performance from students of the Gymnasium at Mikulášské Square in Pilsen.
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June 26, 2026: Czech Street Party
Traditionally, this is the largest Czech cultural event in Brussels.
The program includes Czech music, food, beer, and presentations of Czech regions and institutions.