We are delighted that our 2023 initiative to bring "home" the legacy of the world-renowned botanical artists Franz, Ferdinand, and Joseph Bauer has culminated in a remarkable publication.
The book "The Bauer Brothers: The Story of Three Boys from Valtice! —written and illustrated by four talented teenage artists, Anastasia and Maria Komarova, and Klára and Veronika Kružíková, led by their former teacher and artist, Zdenka Benešová Žďárská— was recently released in Czech and English editions.
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Join us in celebrating the launch of this beautiful new book!
Experience the Czech tradition of "křest knihy" — the ceremonial "baptism" of the book with Champagne (yes, you get to drink it too! ). :-)
In Břeclav-Poštorná, in the Moravian wine country in the Czech Republic. South of Brno, north of Vienna
Free.
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• Meet the authors and sponsors as they share the story behind the book.
• Enjoy a live performance of "Bridges", an original composition by Petr Růžička (violin), accompanied by Roman Motyčák (percussion), created especially for this occasion.
• Special guest Dr. H. Walter Lack, former director of the Berlin Botanical Garden, mentor and author of the book’s foreword, will be in attendance.
English interpretation will be provided.
• Explore an exhibition of over 100 original illustrations, displayed across several rooms furnished with designs by Helena Dařbujánová.
• The exhibition will remain open until December 2025.
This event is generously supported by the Moravská krása Foundation in Břeclav.
Bonus Event:
Sunday, October 12 at 4 PM – Valtice Chateau
The Bauer Brothers and the Diversity of Organisms
A talk by Dr. H. Walter Lack (in English), part of the Lednice-Valtice Music Festival (LVHF).
Also check out other Arts events in Gänserndorf, Exhibitions in Gänserndorf, Music events in Gänserndorf.