KŘEHKÁ VĚČNOST - GLASS SOUL
ALL SOULS’ POP-UP 2025
PLANNED EXHIBITION
November 2, 2025, Czech Republic
The Arte Bohemien Foundation continues its tradition and presents the fourth annual All Souls' Day Pop-up, a unique event that combines art, design, and new approaches to reverence and remembrance.
Venues
• Prague – St. Nicholas Church on Old Town Square, a Baroque landmark of Prague with more than eight hundred years of history, a symbol of freedom and spiritual values, Old Town Square 1101, Prague 1 – Old Town, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mass, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. open to the public
• Hradec Králové – Congregation of Priest Ambrož of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church, an iconic work by architect Josef Gočár from 1926–1929, a ship-shaped church with a columbarium and courtyard, Ambrožova 728, Hradec Králové, 4-5 p.m. carillon concert, 5-6 p.m. open to the public
• Prague – New Ceremonial Hall of the Olšany Cemetery, an intimate space in the classicist spirit, set in the surroundings of the Olšany Cemetery, Vinohradská 949/157, Prague 3 – Žižkov, 2-4 p.m. open to the public
We cordially invite the public to a unique exhibition focusing mainly on glass sculptures used as urns, but also presenting other exceptional funerary artifacts, such as Japanese funeral kimonos by young fashion star Naniche, sketches by urn designers, and a brand new work, The Cross, by Jiří Šuhájek, the star of the Moser brand. The exhibition will also feature works by leading figures from the Czech cultural and artistic scene: photographer Alžběta Jungrová, multimedia artist and musician Vladimir 518, Malá Strana painter Marek Číhal, architect Zdeněk Fránek, sculptor and painter Petr Písařík, world-renowned glassmakers Vladimíra Klumpar Pavlik, Martin Janecký, Jitka Skuhravá, and master Zdeněk Lhotský, jewelers Belda & Beldová, painters Antonín Střížek, Jan Gemrot, Jakub Janecký, and many others...
The project is part of the long-standing cultural tradition of GLASS SOUL: All Souls' Day Pop-Up, which combines reverence, art, and contemporary funeral culture.
The exhibition is organized by the Arte Bohemien Foundation with the kind support of partners, in particular Prague 1 and Hradec Králové.
Free admission.
info@artebohemien.com
ALCORCON GLASS ART MUSEUM
PLANNED EXHIBITION
October 2nd – November 30th 2025
Museo Arte en Vidrio, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
October 2, 2025, from 6 p.m. exhibition opening
October 3–November 30, 2025 exhibition
We cordially invite you to the grand opening of the international exhibition GLASS SOUL: EXISTENCIA, which presents the works of 15 Czech artists. The exhibition reflects on the cycle of human life, its connection with nature, light, and the spiritual dimension of being—universal themes that transcend us all.
Through glass, a material that is both fragile and eternal, the artists open a dialogue about life, death, memory, and transformation. The works on display were created mainly using the fused glass technique, predominantly at the Lhotský glassworks, supplemented by blown, layered, or cut glass and combinations with metal, stone, jewelry, and photography.
The project also includes a unique collection of glass sculptures, urns, and other funerary artifacts, which, after premiering in the Czech Republic and Vietnam, is now traveling abroad and will be presented in Spain.
Authors: Tono Stano (*1960), Vladimíra Klumpar-Pavlik (*1954), Natalie Dufková (*1995), Antonín Střížek (*1959), Matyas Pavlik (*1984), Viktorie Beldová (*1987), Federico Díaz (*1971), Marek Číhal (*1986), Jakub Janovský (*1984), Jan Gemrot (*1983), Lucie Jindrák Skřivánková (*1982), Michal Šeba (*1980), Lucie Švitorková (*1985), Michal Macků (*1963), Jiří Šuhájek (*1943)
Partners: Czech Center Madrid, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Spain, MAVA, Glass Soul, Glaz Bridge, Glass Cluster
SPRING POP-UP AT SUMO GARDEN CONCEPT STORE
PLANNED EXHIBITION
April 28–29, 2025, Prague, Czech Republic
Glass Soul is organizing a spring pop-up at the Sumo Garden concept store. This unique event will give visitors the opportunity to discover exclusive collections from talented Czech designers.
Presented authors:
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Glass Soul – unique glass urns and home decorations
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Beldová Jewelry – designer jewelry by Viktoria Beldová
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Naniche – fashion designs by Natalie Dufková
Sumo Garden concept store is a place where artistic design is combined with elegance and functionality. During the pop-up, you will be able to admire and purchase not only glass artworks, but also original jewelry and fashion accessories that will add a touch of originality and luxury to your home and style.
We look forward to your visit!
GLASS SOUL, 2025 MILANO, SALONE DEL MOBILE & EUROLUCE, MILANO DESIGN WEEK - TORTONA ROCK HERE
April 7–13, 2025, Milan, Italy
Czech glass shines at Milan Design Week 2025
GLASS SOUL brought funeral design with soul to Milan
The GLASS SOUL exhibition, held as part of the prestigious Milan Design Week 2025 at Via Tortona 31, was an extraordinary success with the professional public, the media and international trade visitors.
In the heart of the Tortona design district, we presented a unique funerary art project that brought together painters, architects, jewellers, fashion designers, photographers, sculptors and glassmakers. The result is a strong and visually striking collection of urns, whose main medium is hand-melted and blown Czech glass, complemented by details from traditional artisan workshops.
Participation in this prestigious show confirmed that contemporary funeral design has a firm place in the international context and can arouse deep emotions and commercial interest. Over the course of the week, the exhibition became a destination for many professionals from the fields of design, architecture and funeral industry. We established new business connections, gained media attention and confirmed that GLASS SOUL has the potential to reach a global audience.
We thank all the partners who supported our participation and look forward to continuing the project - not only in Europe but beyond.
MIT, Czech Art of Glass - Czech and Moravian Glass Cluster, Jílek Glassworks
Sincerely, GLASS SOUL team
COLLECTORS LOFT MÁNES
2024 – ongoing, Prague, Czech Republic
Currently, you can view the works by appointment at Collectors Loft Mánes in Prague, which is designed for serious art lovers. Visitors have a unique opportunity to admire works of art that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a deep emotional message.
The exhibition aims to encourage investment in contemporary art and features a diverse range of artistic expressions – from memorial boxes to paintings, drawings and ceramics. The private access and exclusive atmosphere of the Collectors Loft ensured a unique experience for collectors and art lovers, making this project an exceptional celebration of aesthetics and a sensitive approach to the theme of remembrance.
ARTEFIN GALLERY
2024 – ongoing, Měšice, Czech Republic
You can currently view part of the Glass Soul exhibits at the modern Artefin Gallery. The Glass Soul collection presented funerary art in an innovative concept. Artefin Gallery, a modern art space focused on supporting contemporary art, is located in a unique environment with industrial elements that create an authentic atmosphere for the presentation of artworks. The flexible exhibition spaces allowed for the exhibition of works that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a deep emotional and artistic message, creating a platform for a new perspective on the themes of remembrance and mortality.
PARDUBICE CREMATORY
November 2, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic
On November 2, 2024, visitors to Pardubice could experience the unique exhibition DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL, which presented funerary art in a new light. The key element of this exhibition was the Pardubice crematorium , whose historical premises offered a unique view of the architecture associated with the ritual of the last journey.
Visitors had the opportunity to admire authentic details, such as the original cremation furnaces, made famous, for example, thanks to the cult film The Crematorium. The crematorium building, designed by architect Pavel Janák and dating back to 1923, was declared a national cultural monument in 2010. The monumental ceremonial hall decorated with paintings by Professor J. Kysela and distinctive architectural elements, including two statues of light bearers by K. Lenhart, perfectly underline the significance and uniqueness of this place.
You can watch the report HERE .
Animal crematorium Věčná Loviště
November 2, 2024, Drnov, Czech Republic
On November 2, 2024, the Věčná Loviště Animal Crematorium in Drnov opened the GLASS SOUL POP-UP space, which presented an exhibition of glass funeral sculptures and artistic urns intended for both human and animal remains. This exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of art, which harmoniously combines the beauty of glass with the deep symbolism of the transition between life and death.
The exhibition provided a space for peaceful remembrance of our departed animal companions, while also allowing us to admire unique works that highlight a sensitive approach to the theme of loss and remembrance. The atmosphere of the place, designed to encourage meditation and remembrance, underlines the uniqueness and significance of this exceptional event.
PEGAS PRAGUE
November 2, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic
On November 2, 2024, another location of the SOUL POP-UP GLASS SOUL project took place at the Pegas Praha Libeň premises, on the Bulovka Hospital grounds. The Pegas Funeral Service, a proud partner of this initiative, presented clients with a unique collection of artworks that bring not only deep respect but also significant aesthetic value to the memories of the deceased.
Thanks to the provisions of the Funeral Act in the Czech Republic, which allows the burial of the remains of the deceased in private places – including homes or interiors – visitors were given the opportunity to place the displayed urns in their living spaces. This unique opportunity thus enabled the creation of a dignified and personal place of remembrance, where aesthetics and sensitivity come together in a harmonious whole.
SUMO GARDEN CONCEPT STORE
November 2, 2024 – still ongoing, Prague, Czech Republic
From November 2, 2024, visitors to Prague could immerse themselves in the unique exhibition GLASS SOUL, which took place in the premises of Sumo Garden Concept Store . This unique exhibition of funerary glass sculptures and artistic urns offered a space for a silent remembrance of the deceased, where visitors could not only enjoy unique works of art full of emotions, but also purchase some of them. The collaboration between Glass Soul and Sumo Garden harmoniously combined art, design and lifestyle, creating an environment where timeless aesthetics blend with a deep spiritual message.
COLLECTOR LOFT MÁNES
November 1–2, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic
On November 1 and 2, 2024, the DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL exhibition presented funerary art in a new, inspiring light. At the Collectors Loft Mánes in Prague, designed for serious art lovers, visitors had a unique opportunity to admire works that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a deep emotional message.
The exhibition aimed to encourage investment in contemporary art and featured a diverse range of artistic expressions – from memorial boxes to paintings, drawings and ceramics. The private access and exclusive atmosphere of the Collectors Loft ensured a unique experience for collectors and art lovers, making this project an exceptional celebration of aesthetics and a sensitive approach to the theme of remembrance.
ARTEFIN GALLERY
November 1–2, 2024, Měšice, Czech Republic
From November 1 to 2, 2024, the DUŠIČKOVÝ POP-UP GLASS SOUL exhibition was held at the Artefin Gallery in Měšice, presenting funerary art in an innovative concept. Artefin Gallery , a modern art space focused on supporting contemporary art, is located in a stylish environment with industrial elements that create a unique atmosphere for the presentation of works of art. The flexible exhibition spaces enabled the presentation of works that combine the timeless beauty of glass with a deep emotional and artistic message, creating a platform for a new perspective on the topic of remembrance and mortality.
ART LINES
August 31, 2024 – February 10, 2025, Prague, Czech Republic
The object "Nube" by Matyas Pavlik and Antonín Střížek is currently a guest at the Art Lines exhibition space.
VIETNAM MUSEUM
October 18 – November 8, 2024, Vin Yen, Vietnam
The follow-up exhibition tour "The Magic of Czech Glass" from October 18 to November 8 can be seen in the city of Vin Yen, Vin Phuc province, a city 100 km from Hanoi. The exhibition presents fragile artisanal glassworks by famous Czech artists, including our own.
ČERNÁ LABUŤ ART & EVENT GALLERY
August 27 – September 30, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, August 27, 2024 – On this date, the results of the one-time art competition "STELE WITH HEART", organized by the Glaz Bridge group, production of funerary art, were officially announced. The aim of this competition was to design an artistic representation of funerary steles, using the basic material glass, supplemented with stone, wood, and metal.
Among the selected and exhibited authors are:
Dagmar Pánková and Leoš Smejkal, Marieta Tedenacová, Zuzana Kubelková, Jiří Černický, Pavel Baxa, Dalibor Novák, Karolína Kučerová, Lucie Jindrák Skřivánková and Robin Fišer, Byoungchan Yun
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
June 3, 2024 – October 17, 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
" The Magic of Czech Glass " exhibition at the National Fine Arts Museum - Bảo tàng Mỹ thước Việt in Vietnam. The exhibition presents fragile artisanal glassworks by famous Czech artists, including our own.
Curator: Mária Gálová
ARTEFIN GALLERY
June 6, 2024, Měšice, Česká republika
The Artefin gallery hosted a presentation of objects from the collection, especially the fused glass sculpture GLASS SOUL. Expanded with new fascinating works by Czech artists Lu Jindrák Skřivánková, Lucie Švitorková, Michal Cimaly, Michal Šeba and Marek Číhal, an experience spiced up by the opening of an exhibition by painter Martin Krajc.
LU'S STUDIO
May 7, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic
Exhibition "Collabo" on the occasion of the beginning of the collaboration between LU artists Jindrák Skřivánková, Michal Škapa, Byoungchan Yun & Robin Fišer.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
April 10–14, 2024, Milan, Italy
As part of Milan Art Week 2024, the premiere of a work by one of the most influential and liberal Czech artists of our time , Petr Písařík , took place at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Milan in collaboration with Chlowski Brot & Spiele.
EMBASSY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
April 9, 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
Exhibition "The Magic of Czech Glass" to mark the opening of the 2024-2025 Czech cultural season in Vietnam. Accompanied by a presentation and benefit auction of the La femme Mimi collection for the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation.
ARTEFIN GALLERY
November 27 – December 3, 2023, Měšice, Czech Republic
The pre-Christmas exhibition of the Glass Soul / Pietas collection of glass sculptures and urns, Glaz Bridge, funeral art production, was showcased in collaboration with the Artefin Gallery of Modern Art, where visitors could also see over 800 works by the best Czech artists.
SUMO GARDEN CONCEPT STORE
October 30 – November 4, 2023, Prague, Czech Republic
The All Souls' Day Pop-Up collection of glass sculptures, Glass Soul urns was on display in conjunction with home design! To draw inspiration, you could use the weekly connection of our collection and Sumo Garden Concept Store Prague , products for the home and soul from all over the world.
229 LAB, SMALL OBJECTS
October 18 – November 1, 2023, Paris, France
Epos 257 exhibited an object made for the Glaz Bridge group at an exhibition in Paris , which was aimed at examining the power relations between the art market and the luxury goods market, and the connection between the capitalist dynamics of surplus value and the dynamics of excess enjoyment.
DESIGNBLOK, PRAGUE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL
October 4–8, 2023, Prague, Czech Republic
The family company Belda - jewelry, together with Vladěna Klumpar Pavlik, exhibited objects made for the Glaz Bridge group at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.
MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS
May 18 – September 17, 2023, Prague, Czech Republic
The Glass Soul / Pietas collection held its first exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts (UPM) from May 17 to September 17, 2023. A total of 21 leading Czech artists from various fields showcased their interpretation of melted glass sculptures presented in memorial containers. Traditionally used to store the ashes of the deceased, these containers can also serve as beautiful art pieces that preserve the memory of a loved one in your home. Glass sculptures can hold not only the ashes of the deceased but also items such as letters, jewelry, or other objects tied to your memories. These pieces can travel with you, moving as "mobile tombs" or memorial altars.
