For quite some time the Czechs have had a history of being innovators in the art world, from Alphonse Mucha, a key figure in the development of Art Nouveau to the breathtaking antiquity of Gothic and neoclassical. Throughout history the Prague art sphere has had a strong connection with the avant garde, at the forefront of artistic movements. This has attracted many artistic circles to the city, both domestic and international. And right now the Czech capital is bursting with bizarre, thought-provoking and striking contemporary art – you just have to look in the right places.
