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The gallery is open daily from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Located on the main colonnade in Mariánské Lázně.
The gallery is open daily from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Located on the main colonnade in Mariánské Lázně.
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Current Exhibition – May 10, 2025 – September 16, 2025

Václav Malina:
KRAJINY • LANDSCAPES

GALERIE MARIENBAD is pleased to announce and warmly invite you to its inaugural exhibition featuring the acclaimed visual artist Václav Malina.
The official opening of the gallery will take place on Friday, May 9 at 5 PM.

The opening exhibition is curated by Alena Mrovcová.


This exhibition is also a tribute to Václav Malina on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
Born in Plzeň, Malina is a remarkable figure in Czech art history — not only as a painter and graphic artist, but also as a writer, gallerist, curator, and respected educator.

As is often said, the only true expert and critic of one’s work is the artist themselves:
“It is not drawing and its subsequent coloring, but painting that defines the relationships between colors. That is the essence of colorism, which cannot be imitated, only understood.”
For Malina, pure sensualism outweighs all deep social, political, or conceptual interpretations combined.

He often emphasizes that nature itself is the best school of painting.
He continues to paint en plein air with great passion, finding in nature a space for both contemplation and dreaming.

This exhibition is also a tribute to Václav Malina on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Born in Plzeň, Malina is a remarkable figure in Czech art history — not only as a painter and graphic artist, but also as a writer, gallerist, curator, and respected educator.
As is often said, the only true expert and critic of one’s work is the artist themselves: “It is not drawing and its subsequent coloring, but painting that defines the relationships between colors. That is the essence of colorism, which cannot be imitated, only understood.” For Malina, pure sensualism outweighs all deep social, political, or conceptual interpretations combined.
He often emphasizes that nature itself is the best school of painting. He continues to paint en plein air with great passion, finding in nature a space for both contemplation and dreaming.

GALERIE MARIENBAD... where art refreshes the soul like a healing spring!

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Located directly on the colonnade, GALERIE MARIENBAD blends harmoniously with the 19th-century spa architecture that enhances the atmosphere of the exhibitions.
The gallery plans to present three curated solo exhibitions per year, showcasing both Czech and international artists. The goal is to enrich the cultural life of the town for both local residents and the many visitors from abroad.
The gallery is open daily from 1 PM to 5 PM all year round. Visitors can enjoy informative videos about the artist’s life and work, as well as catalogues, posters, and other materials related to the current exhibition.

Alena Mrovcová, born June 18, 1939

After completing her university studies at Palacký University in Olomouc and working briefly as a teacher, she left for abroad in 1966, where she deepened her knowledge of visual arts.

This was followed by numerous visits to European museums and — most importantly — direct encounters with original works by great masters of painting and sculpture. She entered the art world, and her home became a refuge for Czech artists seeking their first connections with the Western art scene.

She worked as a curator and organized numerous exhibitions in Germany. A pivotal moment in her artistic journey was her stay in New York, where the idea of establishing her own gallery was born. This vision became a reality after her final return to the Czech Republic in 1993.

In addition to her own gallery, she founded two municipal galleries in the town of Planá, which for many years became a “Mecca” of visual arts. Alongside her curatorial work, she also organized sculpture symposia in both the Czech Republic and Germany.

Over the years, she built several private collections and donated a significant collection of Czech art to the town of Planá — as a gesture of gratitude for being embraced by the local community.

Her engagement with the arts continues to this day. For many years, she aspired to establish a dignified gallery of modern art in Mariánské Lázně. This dream finally came true this year, when she found passionate collaborators who shared her vision and helped secure the right space.

Special thanks go to Mr. David Folprecht, who, together with Karel Kalivoda, provided both the location and the financial support needed to bring GALERIE MARIENBAD to life.

Admission
Adults
100 CZK
Children under 15
Free
Groups of 10 or more
50% discount
Opening Hours
Open daily
1 PM to 5 PM