At Uprka in America, we often center Joža Uprka and his fellow Czech modernist artists within an American perspective. Despite this, his impact is felt most powerfully in the Czech Republic, a country that happens to rank among Europe’s most compelling travel destinations. If you’re planning a trip to the Czech Republic this year, we’ve put together a curated list … Read More
Auguste Rodin in Hroznová Lhota
In 1902, Auguste Rodin exhibited in Prague in one of his most extensive collections of work outside of France. Prepared by the Mánes Fine Arts Association, the exhibition was promoted all throughout the city and drew large numbers—although the exhibition was not profitable, it “influenced the entire generation of sculptors and ushered in a new era of Czech modern sculpture.” … Read More
When Art Crosses Borders: Murals and the Breath of a New Landscape
Located in the Czech village district of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the mural was made possible through the Self-Supported Municipal Improvements District (SSMID), a program through which local businesses contribute additional funds to beautify the neighborhood through public art and cultural initiatives. Moravian Madonna not only enriches the aesthetic profile of New Bohemia, it reasserts a historic heritage woven into the … Read More
Notes from a Collector: George Drost on the Life and Work of Joža Uprka
In conjunction with the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library exhibition, The Soul of Moravia: Joža Uprka Reprised, collector George T. Drost delivered a lecture on the artist’s life, his contributions to the art historical canon, and his distinctive approach to depicting the Moravian people. Drost, who holds the largest collection of Uprka’s work in the United States, traced the artist’s … Read More
Joza Uprka: National Czech & Slovak Museum Opening (10/04/25)
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming Joza Uprka retrospective opening on October 4th, 2025 at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. The exhibit will be displayed in the Petrik Gallery within the museum and will consist of a variety of Uprka’s artworks. These Joza Uprka artworks will encompass much of Uprka’s career and work as a vibrant … Read More
Moravian Madonna Mural in Cedar Rapids, IA Reveal (09/18/25)
September 18th, 2025 will be the official unveilment of our Moravian Madonna Mural in Cedar Rapids, IA in partnership with the National Museum of Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. The mural is the iconic painting by Joza Uprka, Untitled (The girl in a scarf from Vesili nad Moravou) (Moravian Madonna), 1925, Oil on canvas, 19 x 32″. This mural … Read More