Ivan Theimer will receive the award Olomouc Region

NEWS | April 8, 2015

World-renowned sculptor Ivan Theimer visit on 9 and 10 April native Olomouc. A busy program awaits him. By Thursday, April 9 takes in Prostejov theater on the occasion of last years seventieth Olomouc Region Award for lifetime achievement in the field of culture. On Friday 10 April, will discuss with the city of Olomouc on the implementation of drinking fountains on the Lower Square and from 17 pm performs interested in his exhibition at the Archdiocese Museum. After visiting the museum will start selling a DVD with a documentary film about Ivan Theimer.

Paris, Grenoble, Bordeaux, Kassel, Hamburg, Lugano, Olomouc - these cities also decorate the public execution sculptor Ivan Theimer. The list of European galleries that Olomouc native living since 1968 in France and Tuscany organized an exhibition of his work or are in the collections would also be very long. Theimer celebrated in 2014/70. On this occasion, and in connection with its exhibition Via Lucis in Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum will be on Thursday, April 9 Prostejov inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame, Olomouc Region award prize for lifetime achievement in the field of culture.

The day after the artist has reserved time for visitors to his exhibition at the Archdiocese Museum, which ends on May 31. This is the historical exhibition, as it is the first museum of contemporary art in the permanent exhibition spaces, adjacent to the old masters. Ivan Theimer, he always professed to historical sources of inspiration for his sculptures and works of old masters often thematically developed. Guided tour with author begins in 17 hours. Capacity is limited and tickets for the price of CZK 50 must be booked (tel.: 585 514 190, pokladna@olmuart.cz).

On the guided tour also will begin selling a DVD with a documentary film about Ivan Theimer. The result of nearly two-year effort of filmmakers led by renowned director Theodore Moses Czech Television aired March 31 and now it are available for purchase in the museum bookstore for 130 CZK. There is still only 50 pieces DVD. Complete the offer exclusive catalog Theimerových watercolors way issued in 2014 in Milan for CZK 950 and a poster included 15 CZK.