Centrum soucasného umení DOX / DOX Centre for Contemporary Art - Holešovice (Prague)
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DOX Centre for Contemporary Art (Centrum soucasného umení DOX) in Prague' district Holešovice, opened in 2008, belongs among the most visited and recognized Prague' art galleries and art centres.
Waymark Code: WMV66K
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/02/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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DOX Centre for Contemporary Art (Centrum soucasného umení DOX) in Prague' district Holešovice, opened in 2008, belongs among the most visited and recognized Prague' art galleries and art centres.

The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art is a multi-functional space created thanks to a private initiative through the reconstruction and conversion of a former Rossemann & Kühnemann factory (designed by architect Antonín Žižka and constructed in 1901 with extensions from 1920, 1930 and 1939) in Prague’s Holešovice district.

The name DOX is derived on the Greek word doxa, which among other things means a way of perceiving things, an opinion, a conviction. DOX’s programme differs from other similar exhibition institutions (the combination of a “kunsthalle” with a multifunctional cultural centre) primarily through art projects incorporating critical reflection on current social topics and issues overlapping with other “non-artistic” areas and disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, history, sociology, political science, etc.

Through exhibitions of contemporary international and Czech art, DOX explores contemporary topics and further develops discussion through various accompanying programme formats and events for the general public ranging from conferences and panel discussions to film projections, interactive workshops, and public happenings. An important component consists of educational programmes for primary and high school students, which primarily emphasize the development of critical thinking. DOX also offers programmes for children.

The DOX Centre is an excellent example of contemporary world-class architecture. This internationally recognized project involving the reconstruction of an old factory into a multi-functional space is the work of architect Ivan Kroupa. In 2008 DOX was nominated for the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award. The prestigious Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture includes it among the best 1000 architectural projects of the last ten years. Over 3000 m² of exhibition space are supplemented by a café, a bookshop, and a design shop.

[excerpted from DOX website]

Name: Centrum soucasného umení DOX / DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

Location:
Centrum současného umění DOX Poupětova 1 170 00 Praha 7 - Holešovice Czech Republic


Phone Number: +420 295 568 111

Web Site: [Web Link]

Agency/Ownership: Private

Hours of operation:
Mon: 10:00–18:00 Tue: closed Wed: 11:00–19:00 Thu: 11:00–21:00 Fri: 11:00–19:00 Sat: 10:00–18:00 Sun: 10:00–18:00


Admission Fee: 180 CZK adults / 60 CZK children / 90 CZK students and seniors / 300 CZK family fee

Gift Shop: yes

Cafe/Restaurant: yes

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