History
The
Moravian Gallery in Brno, the second largest art museum in the
Czech Republic, is exceptional for the wide range of artistic
disciplines it covers. It is the only institution in the country
collecting visual art that is concerned with painting, drawing,
graphic art and sculpture - from the past and the
present - as well as photography, applied art and
design.
The Pražák Palace, seat of the Moravian Gallery administration
The
Moravian Gallery in Brno is a research organisation whose main
purpose is to carry out basic research, applied research or
experimental development, and to disseminate their results by means
of education, publications or transfer of technologies. Founded in
Brno in 1961 by amalgamating the Museum of Applied Arts and the
Picture Gallery of the Moravian Museum, it is housed in three
centrally located and architecturally impressive
buildings.
The Moravian Gallery in Brno sets out to present visual culture
from within the Czech Republic in a European context, both
through permanent and temporary exhibitions. To achieve its goals
it works together with a number of institutions at home and
abroad and participates in international projects. At a global
level the most renowned event organized by the Moravian Gallery in
Brno is International Biennale of Graphic Design taking place here
since 1963.
The temporary displays and permanent exhibitions are enriched by
an accompanying programme of lectures, guided tours, workshops,
concerts and performances created to suit the whole rostrum of
visitors. Special attention is paid to children, whether visiting
individually or as school groups.
A testimonial to museum's accessibility is a collection of
art for the blind and poory sighted and related exhibition projects
such as Possible Messages and Invisible Cause.
Moravian Gallery in Brno
Husova 18
662 26 Brno
Czech Republic
phone: +420 532 169 111
fax: +420 532 169 181
e-mail: info@moravska-galerie.cz