Acquisitions: 350 out of 2171 29. 4. 2026 – 30. 8. 2026
Curator: Magdalena Juříková
The exhibition presents a selection of acquisitions made by the Prague City Gallery over the last fourteen years – a period during which Magdalena Juříková has led the institution. The aim is not only to recapitulate the institution’s purchasing strategy but also to reflect on the changes in the contemporary art scene as monitored by GHMP over the long term.
The working title 350 out of 2171 refers, in the first instance, to the number of works that can be approximately accommodated in GHMP Knihovna and in the second instance to the total number of works acquired for the collections during Magdalena Juříková’s tenure.
The works on display cover a wide range of media – from painting, drawing and sculpture to photography, video, spatial installations and conceptual art. In addition to established artists of several generations, the exhibition also provides space to emerging artists. The selection of works demonstrates the diversity of approaches, forms and themes that contemporary artists reflect upon. At the same time, the exhibition raises questions about the collection strategies of public institutions in a changing cultural context.
A related publication will also come out in 2026 in collaboration with the international publishing house Kulturalis. The book will present a selection of key works that have expanded GHMP collection under her leadership. It will offer not only an overview of newly acquired works of art, but also a reflection on curatorial strategies, changes in collection policy and broader cultural and political contexts. The publication will thus serve as both a summary of an important period in the gallery’s history and a personal view of the formation of its current identity.