The Art of Activism

The Art of Activism exhibition, which is co-operated by Barbara Holub (Art and Communication Practices), as well as the corresponding publication explore a specific segment of protest and engaged art in the Czech Lands, especially after 2009 (the global economic crisis) in the context of international movements such as Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, Me Too, Women Life Freedom, Fridays for Future, Extinction Rebellion, etc. 

In addition to reflecting on Czech individual and collective artistic activities, significant space is devoted to foreign initiatives, especially those that form the immediate political and inspirational context of the local art scene. Through a range of documentary and other artistic media, the project maps examples of “performative democracy” in the form of activist, political and environmentally oriented projects, as well as contemporary artistic practice in the field of social intervention and participatory strategies that contribute to deepening social resilience by supporting civic initiatives.


Thus the project examines the relationship between the individual and society, as well as the role of artistic strategies within protest movements and the pursuit of human rights and social justice. Four exhibition sections address current issues such as the right to housing, identity and equality, asylum, and a safe environment.

Exhibiting Artists: Akolektiv Helmut, Alessandra Svatek, ARA ART (David Tišer a Pavlína Matiová), Avanti Garda, Barbara Benish (USA/CZ), Barbara Holub / Transparadiso, Barbora Šimková, Bolt958, Darina Alster, Chto delat (RU/DE), Epos 257, Extera XX. Erfurt Women Group (DE), Fridays For Future CZ, Gustav Metzger (UK), Ilona Németh (SK), Jakub Geltner, Jean-Christophe Couet, Ghazel Radpay, Jakub Hons, Janek Rous, Jezevky, Jáchym Holoubek, Johana Merta, Jonas Staal (NL), Kateřina Olivová, Koza nostra, Lenka Tyrpeklová, Living Monument Budapest (HU), Lidija Mirković, MAK (Kateřina Vídenová, Adam Wlazel), Martin Mareček, Martin Zetová, Matyáš Dynka, Maxmilian Aaron Mootz, Monika & Bohuš Kubinsky (SK), Mothers Artlovers, Nová věčnost, Oskar Helcel, Oliver Hardt (DE), P.R.A.K. kolektiv, Pavel Karous, Petr Zewlakk Vrabec, Peter Watkins, Podebal, Mateusz Kowalczik – Kancelář post-uměleckých služeb / Post-Art Services Office / Biuro Usług Postartystycznych (PL), Punx23, Rafani, Romane Kale Panthera, Rufina Bazlova (BY/CZ), Ruta Putramentaite (LT), S.R.A.T., Stephan Mörsch (DE), Tamara Moyzes & Shlomi Yaffe (ArtivistLab, IZ/CZ), Tomáš Rafa, Vladimir 518, Vladimír Turner, Yasmin Golshani & Alsu Kurmaševa Project (IR/RU/CZ)

The exhibtion is curated by Jitka Hlaváčková
Co-operation: Oliver Elser, Megan Hoetger, Barbara Holub (who is teaching at the Department Art and Communication Practices at the Angewandte), Tamara Moyzes, Vladimír Turner 

Aviso – Symposium: 15 January 2026
with a performance by Barbara Holub

More about the exhibtion on the website of transparadiso

The Art of Activism, G HMP, exhibtion poster

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Opening
09. Dezember 2025 - 19:00
GHMP/ Prague City Gallery, Staroměstské náměstí 605/13, 110 00 Prague
Duration
10. Dezember 2025 - 03. März 2026
GHMP/ Prague City Gallery, Staroměstské náměstí 605/13, 110 00 Prague