AiR SVĚTOVA 1 COMMITEE
AiR SVĚTOVA 1 COMMITEE
AiR SVĚTOVA 1
COMMITEE
AiR SVĚTOVA 1
COMMITEE
AiR SVĚTOVA 1
COMMITEE
Resident selection (before the start of the program):
The resident will be selected by an expert committee based on application review, an online interview in the case of necessity, and alignment with the vision of SVĚTOVA 1. Before the start of the residency, an introductory meeting (in person or online) will be held to clarify the objectives, introduce the artist to the gallery team, and discuss logistics (accommodation, studio).
Expert Committee:
Zai Xu
Zai Xu (*1998) is an interdisciplinary artist, producer, curator, and founder of the SVĚTOVA 1 art space. Their artistic work to date has dealt with the experiences of growing up as a person of color in a white society, feelings of vulnerability, and queer themes. Through writing, photography, and mixed-media installations, they explore the individual components of their identity. Their debut text, Why Am I so White?, was published by Tranzit.cz in the book Měkká místa (Soft Spots) as part of the Biennale in Art in 2022. Since 2018, when they founded the artist-run space SVĚTOVA 1 focused on emerging, queer, and socio-political issues, they have concentrated on supporting young art, experimenting with exhibition formats, and searching for an optimal sustainability model. Zai is involved in the dramaturgy and curation of all SVĚTOVA 1 activities, where they have co-produced more than 24 exhibitions and seventy public programs. In 2022, they initiated the educational research cycle “As We Grow”, focused on learning through creation for artists at the beginning of their careers. In 2023, they co-initiated the Queer Knowledge Festival with the aim of jointly exploring and sharing queer and feminist knowledge, approaches, and perspectives. In September 2023, they initiated informal regular meetings of Prague's non-profit art spaces, called "swimming pool." In collaboration with the Plusko+ collective, in 2023 they also presented “Say my name” zine, mapping the currently available information about the Czech queer scene to the public.
Julie Dudová
MgA. Julie Dudová (*1998) has contributed to building a community space that goes beyond the scope of studio programs at FaVU, where she studied in the design studio. She was involved in the creation and implementation of formats such as Slovem (@jsme.slovem) and Spolu (@spolu.ujednohostolu), which contributed to the cultivation of an environment of open sharing, collective education, reflection, and support both within and outside the faculty. In addition to these activities, Julie has extensive experience in organizing and moderating public dialogue-based events, such as the format “A jak se máš ty?” (How are you?), organized in collaboration with CO.LABS. In addition to her projects, Julie is skilled in a field of intersectional programming, and re-designing of cultural event formats. She also works as a set designer and dramaturge for cultural and creative events organized throughout the Czech Republic.
Tomáš Samek
Mgr. Tomáš Samek (*1997) is a philosopher, artist, and curator. He deals with topics of contemporary philosophy, critical posthumanism, affirmative ethics, absurdism, queer theory, feminisms, psychoanalysis, AI, ecology, and the extension of critical feminist tools to the topic of masculinities. He studied Aesthetics at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, completed an internship at UMPRUM in the Planet B studio – Module for Sustainability and Civilization Issues, studied New Media Studies at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, and is currently beginning a doctoral program in Information Science at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, where he focuses on the influence of AI and critical posthumanism on the discourse of traditional aesthetics – primarily on how AI creation can redefine the traditional discourse of hegemonic human authorship, on AI art as an instrument of power, or what the relationship is between AI and ecological themes and issues. He is a member of ecofeminist collective Artbiom, co-curates Teplý*festival, and since 2026 is curator and dramaturgist at Světova 1 gallery and a teacher at Charles University.
Resident selection (before the start of the program):
The resident will be selected by an expert committee based on application review, an online interview in the case of necessity, and alignment with the vision of SVĚTOVA 1. Before the start of the residency, an introductory meeting (in person or online) will be held to clarify the objectives, introduce the artist to the gallery team, and discuss logistics (accommodation, studio).
Expert Committee:
Zai Xu
Zai Xu (*1998) is an interdisciplinary artist, producer, curator, and founder of the SVĚTOVA 1 art space. Their artistic work to date has dealt with the experiences of growing up as a person of color in a white society, feelings of vulnerability, and queer themes. Through writing, photography, and mixed-media installations, they explore the individual components of their identity. Their debut text, Why Am I so White?, was published by Tranzit.cz in the book Měkká místa (Soft Spots) as part of the Biennale in Art in 2022. Since 2018, when they founded the artist-run space SVĚTOVA 1 focused on emerging, queer, and socio-political issues, they have concentrated on supporting young art, experimenting with exhibition formats, and searching for an optimal sustainability model. Zai is involved in the dramaturgy and curation of all SVĚTOVA 1 activities, where they have co-produced more than 24 exhibitions and seventy public programs. In 2022, they initiated the educational research cycle “As We Grow”, focused on learning through creation for artists at the beginning of their careers. In 2023, they co-initiated the Queer Knowledge Festival with the aim of jointly exploring and sharing queer and feminist knowledge, approaches, and perspectives. In September 2023, they initiated informal regular meetings of Prague's non-profit art spaces, called "swimming pool." In collaboration with the Plusko+ collective, in 2023 they also presented “Say my name” zine, mapping the currently available information about the Czech queer scene to the public.
Julie Dudová
MgA. Julie Dudová (*1998) has contributed to building a community space that goes beyond the scope of studio programs at FaVU, where she studied in the design studio. She was involved in the creation and implementation of formats such as Slovem (@jsme.slovem) and Spolu (@spolu.ujednohostolu), which contributed to the cultivation of an environment of open sharing, collective education, reflection, and support both within and outside the faculty. In addition to these activities, Julie has extensive experience in organizing and moderating public dialogue-based events, such as the format “A jak se máš ty?” (How are you?), organized in collaboration with CO.LABS. In addition to her projects, Julie is skilled in a field of intersectional programming, and re-designing of cultural event formats. She also works as a set designer and dramaturge for cultural and creative events organized throughout the Czech Republic.
Tomáš Samek
Mgr. Tomáš Samek (*1997) is a philosopher, artist, and curator. He deals with topics of contemporary philosophy, critical posthumanism, affirmative ethics, absurdism, queer theory, feminisms, psychoanalysis, AI, ecology, and the extension of critical feminist tools to the topic of masculinities. He studied Aesthetics at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, completed an internship at UMPRUM in the Planet B studio – Module for Sustainability and Civilization Issues, studied New Media Studies at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, and is currently beginning a doctoral program in Information Science at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, where he focuses on the influence of AI and critical posthumanism on the discourse of traditional aesthetics – primarily on how AI creation can redefine the traditional discourse of hegemonic human authorship, on AI art as an instrument of power, or what the relationship is between AI and ecological themes and issues. He is a member of ecofeminist collective Artbiom, co-curates Teplý*festival, and since 2026 is curator and dramaturgist at Světova 1 gallery and a teacher at Charles University.
Resident selection (before the start of the program):
The resident will be selected by an expert committee based on application review, an online interview in the case of necessity, and alignment with the vision of SVĚTOVA 1. Before the start of the residency, an introductory meeting (in person or online) will be held to clarify the objectives, introduce the artist to the gallery team, and discuss logistics (accommodation, studio).
Expert Committee:
Zai Xu
Zai Xu (*1998) is an interdisciplinary artist, producer, curator, and founder of the SVĚTOVA 1 art space. Their artistic work to date has dealt with the experiences of growing up as a person of color in a white society, feelings of vulnerability, and queer themes. Through writing, photography, and mixed-media installations, they explore the individual components of their identity. Their debut text, Why Am I so White?, was published by Tranzit.cz in the book Měkká místa (Soft Spots) as part of the Biennale in Art in 2022. Since 2018, when they founded the artist-run space SVĚTOVA 1 focused on emerging, queer, and socio-political issues, they have concentrated on supporting young art, experimenting with exhibition formats, and searching for an optimal sustainability model. Zai is involved in the dramaturgy and curation of all SVĚTOVA 1 activities, where they have co-produced more than 24 exhibitions and seventy public programs. In 2022, they initiated the educational research cycle “As We Grow”, focused on learning through creation for artists at the beginning of their careers. In 2023, they co-initiated the Queer Knowledge Festival with the aim of jointly exploring and sharing queer and feminist knowledge, approaches, and perspectives. In September 2023, they initiated informal regular meetings of Prague's non-profit art spaces, called "swimming pool." In collaboration with the Plusko+ collective, in 2023 they also presented “Say my name” zine, mapping the currently available information about the Czech queer scene to the public.
Julie Dudová
MgA. Julie Dudová (*1998) has contributed to building a community space that goes beyond the scope of studio programs at FaVU, where she studied in the design studio. She was involved in the creation and implementation of formats such as Slovem (@jsme.slovem) and Spolu (@spolu.ujednohostolu), which contributed to the cultivation of an environment of open sharing, collective education, reflection, and support both within and outside the faculty. In addition to these activities, Julie has extensive experience in organizing and moderating public dialogue-based events, such as the format “A jak se máš ty?” (How are you?), organized in collaboration with CO.LABS. In addition to her projects, Julie is skilled in a field of intersectional programming, and re-designing of cultural event formats. She also works as a set designer and dramaturge for cultural and creative events organized throughout the Czech Republic.
Tomáš Samek
Mgr. Tomáš Samek (*1997) is a philosopher, artist, and curator. He deals with topics of contemporary philosophy, critical posthumanism, affirmative ethics, absurdism, queer theory, feminisms, psychoanalysis, AI, ecology, and the extension of critical feminist tools to the topic of masculinities. He studied Aesthetics at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, completed an internship at UMPRUM in the Planet B studio – Module for Sustainability and Civilization Issues, studied New Media Studies at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, and is currently beginning a doctoral program in Information Science at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, where he focuses on the influence of AI and critical posthumanism on the discourse of traditional aesthetics – primarily on how AI creation can redefine the traditional discourse of hegemonic human authorship, on AI art as an instrument of power, or what the relationship is between AI and ecological themes and issues. He is a member of ecofeminist collective Artbiom, co-curates Teplý*festival, and since 2026 is curator and dramaturgist at Světova 1 gallery and a teacher at Charles University.
Resident selection (before the start of the program):
The resident will be selected by an expert committee based on application review, an online interview in the case of necessity, and alignment with the vision of SVĚTOVA 1. Before the start of the residency, an introductory meeting (in person or online) will be held to clarify the objectives, introduce the artist to the gallery team, and discuss logistics (accommodation, studio).
Expert Committee:
Zai Xu
Zai Xu (*1998) is an interdisciplinary artist, producer, curator, and founder of the SVĚTOVA 1 art space. Their artistic work to date has dealt with the experiences of growing up as a person of color in a white society, feelings of vulnerability, and queer themes. Through writing, photography, and mixed-media installations, they explore the individual components of their identity. Their debut text, Why Am I so White?, was published by Tranzit.cz in the book Měkká místa (Soft Spots) as part of the Biennale in Art in 2022. Since 2018, when they founded the artist-run space SVĚTOVA 1 focused on emerging, queer, and socio-political issues, they have concentrated on supporting young art, experimenting with exhibition formats, and searching for an optimal sustainability model. Zai is involved in the dramaturgy and curation of all SVĚTOVA 1 activities, where they have co-produced more than 24 exhibitions and seventy public programs. In 2022, they initiated the educational research cycle “As We Grow”, focused on learning through creation for artists at the beginning of their careers. In 2023, they co-initiated the Queer Knowledge Festival with the aim of jointly exploring and sharing queer and feminist knowledge, approaches, and perspectives. In September 2023, they initiated informal regular meetings of Prague's non-profit art spaces, called "swimming pool." In collaboration with the Plusko+ collective, in 2023 they also presented “Say my name” zine, mapping the currently available information about the Czech queer scene to the public.
Julie Dudová
MgA. Julie Dudová (*1998) has contributed to building a community space that goes beyond the scope of studio programs at FaVU, where she studied in the design studio. She was involved in the creation and implementation of formats such as Slovem (@jsme.slovem) and Spolu (@spolu.ujednohostolu), which contributed to the cultivation of an environment of open sharing, collective education, reflection, and support both within and outside the faculty. In addition to these activities, Julie has extensive experience in organizing and moderating public dialogue-based events, such as the format “A jak se máš ty?” (How are you?), organized in collaboration with CO.LABS. In addition to her projects, Julie is skilled in a field of intersectional programming, and re-designing of cultural event formats. She also works as a set designer and dramaturge for cultural and creative events organized throughout the Czech Republic.
Tomáš Samek
Mgr. Tomáš Samek (*1997) is a philosopher, artist, and curator. He deals with topics of contemporary philosophy, critical posthumanism, affirmative ethics, absurdism, queer theory, feminisms, psychoanalysis, AI, ecology, and the extension of critical feminist tools to the topic of masculinities. He studied Aesthetics at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, completed an internship at UMPRUM in the Planet B studio – Module for Sustainability and Civilization Issues, studied New Media Studies at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, and is currently beginning a doctoral program in Information Science at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, where he focuses on the influence of AI and critical posthumanism on the discourse of traditional aesthetics – primarily on how AI creation can redefine the traditional discourse of hegemonic human authorship, on AI art as an instrument of power, or what the relationship is between AI and ecological themes and issues. He is a member of ecofeminist collective Artbiom, co-curates Teplý*festival, and since 2026 is curator and dramaturgist at Světova 1 gallery and a teacher at Charles University.
Resident selection (before the start of the program):
The resident will be selected by an expert committee based on application review, an online interview in the case of necessity, and alignment with the vision of SVĚTOVA 1. Before the start of the residency, an introductory meeting (in person or online) will be held to clarify the objectives, introduce the artist to the gallery team, and discuss logistics (accommodation, studio).
Expert Committee:
Zai Xu
Zai Xu (*1998) is an interdisciplinary artist, producer, curator, and founder of the SVĚTOVA 1 art space. Their artistic work to date has dealt with the experiences of growing up as a person of color in a white society, feelings of vulnerability, and queer themes. Through writing, photography, and mixed-media installations, they explore the individual components of their identity. Their debut text, Why Am I so White?, was published by Tranzit.cz in the book Měkká místa (Soft Spots) as part of the Biennale in Art in 2022. Since 2018, when they founded the artist-run space SVĚTOVA 1 focused on emerging, queer, and socio-political issues, they have concentrated on supporting young art, experimenting with exhibition formats, and searching for an optimal sustainability model. Zai is involved in the dramaturgy and curation of all SVĚTOVA 1 activities, where they have co-produced more than 24 exhibitions and seventy public programs. In 2022, they initiated the educational research cycle “As We Grow”, focused on learning through creation for artists at the beginning of their careers. In 2023, they co-initiated the Queer Knowledge Festival with the aim of jointly exploring and sharing queer and feminist knowledge, approaches, and perspectives. In September 2023, they initiated informal regular meetings of Prague's non-profit art spaces, called "swimming pool." In collaboration with the Plusko+ collective, in 2023 they also presented “Say my name” zine, mapping the currently available information about the Czech queer scene to the public.
Julie Dudová
MgA. Julie Dudová (*1998) has contributed to building a community space that goes beyond the scope of studio programs at FaVU, where she studied in the design studio. She was involved in the creation and implementation of formats such as Slovem (@jsme.slovem) and Spolu (@spolu.ujednohostolu), which contributed to the cultivation of an environment of open sharing, collective education, reflection, and support both within and outside the faculty. In addition to these activities, Julie has extensive experience in organizing and moderating public dialogue-based events, such as the format “A jak se máš ty?” (How are you?), organized in collaboration with CO.LABS. In addition to her projects, Julie is skilled in a field of intersectional programming, and re-designing of cultural event formats. She also works as a set designer and dramaturge for cultural and creative events organized throughout the Czech Republic.
Tomáš Samek
Mgr. Tomáš Samek (*1997) is a philosopher, artist, and curator. He deals with topics of contemporary philosophy, critical posthumanism, affirmative ethics, absurdism, queer theory, feminisms, psychoanalysis, AI, ecology, and the extension of critical feminist tools to the topic of masculinities. He studied Aesthetics at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, completed an internship at UMPRUM in the Planet B studio – Module for Sustainability and Civilization Issues, studied New Media Studies at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, and is currently beginning a doctoral program in Information Science at Charles University's Faculty of Arts, where he focuses on the influence of AI and critical posthumanism on the discourse of traditional aesthetics – primarily on how AI creation can redefine the traditional discourse of hegemonic human authorship, on AI art as an instrument of power, or what the relationship is between AI and ecological themes and issues. He is a member of ecofeminist collective Artbiom, co-curates Teplý*festival, and since 2026 is curator and dramaturgist at Světova 1 gallery and a teacher at Charles University.
Karina Kottová
Karina Kottová (*1984) is a curator and theorist of contemporary art. From 2015 to 2025, she was the director of the Jindřich Chalupecký Society, and before that she worked at MeetFactory in Prague, the DOX Center for Contemporary Art, and the Kampa Museum. She initiated the creation of the INI Project and UMA Audioguide platforms and co-created the Věra Jirousová Award for visual art critics and Prádelna Bohnice, a temporary center for contemporary art on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital. She is the initiator and artistic director of the international platform Islands of Kinship, and curates the network project Safe(r): Body – Mind – System – Art for Czech Centres. She is interested in feminist principles in the functioning of art institutions and the subversive potential of so-called "feminine" qualities such as empathy, irrationality, and intuition in artistic practice and in the broader social context.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Humanities from the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, a master's degree in Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education from Maastricht University, and a doctorate in Art Theory and History from Masaryk University. She completed a Fulbright-Masaryk research stay at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in New York, the Curatorial Program for Research in South America, and others. She has taught at Anglo-American University and Charles University in Prague. Under the name Tantra Vesna, she runs a holistic therapeutic practice for women.
Edita Malina
Edita Malina (*1993) is an artist, curator, and artistic director of the Petrohradská kolektiv platform, which she co-founded in 2015 and where she actively participates in curating the residency program and its exhibition activities at the Jedna Dva Tři Gallery. In her practice, she combines research and physical approaches with an emphasis on care, ecofeminism, identity, and alternative ways of organizing work in culture. As a curator and artist, she has long been committed to supporting the young scene and searching for sustainable, participatory forms of functioning in the field of contemporary art.
In her own work, she explores the relationships between the body, care, control, and identity through a variety of approaches and media. She also facilitates educational and community formats. Since 2019, she has been leading an art program for seniors focused on intergenerational dialogue and somatic cognition.
Piotr Sikora
Piotr Sikora (*1986) is a critic and curator of contemporary art whose practice is rooted in the analysis of grand narratives, stereotypes, prejudices, and superstitions related to the regional specifics of Central and Eastern Europe. He draws inspiration from pop culture and awkwardness, saunas, fried cheese, mycology, and camp. He is not afraid to use exaggeration, irony, innuendo, or provocation, thereby inviting critical reflection on established patterns. In addition, he co-curates the art reality show GASTROFAZA, raises two sons, and is an avid cyclist.
Karina Kottová
Karina Kottová (*1984) is a curator and theorist of contemporary art. From 2015 to 2025, she was the director of the Jindřich Chalupecký Society, and before that she worked at MeetFactory in Prague, the DOX Center for Contemporary Art, and the Kampa Museum. She initiated the creation of the INI Project and UMA Audioguide platforms and co-created the Věra Jirousová Award for visual art critics and Prádelna Bohnice, a temporary center for contemporary art on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital. She is the initiator and artistic director of the international platform Islands of Kinship, and curates the network project Safe(r): Body – Mind – System – Art for Czech Centres. She is interested in feminist principles in the functioning of art institutions and the subversive potential of so-called "feminine" qualities such as empathy, irrationality, and intuition in artistic practice and in the broader social context.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Humanities from the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, a master's degree in Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education from Maastricht University, and a doctorate in Art Theory and History from Masaryk University. She completed a Fulbright-Masaryk research stay at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in New York, the Curatorial Program for Research in South America, and others. She has taught at Anglo-American University and Charles University in Prague. Under the name Tantra Vesna, she runs a holistic therapeutic practice for women.
Edita Malina
Edita Malina (*1993) is an artist, curator, and artistic director of the Petrohradská kolektiv platform, which she co-founded in 2015 and where she actively participates in curating the residency program and its exhibition activities at the Jedna Dva Tři Gallery. In her practice, she combines research and physical approaches with an emphasis on care, ecofeminism, identity, and alternative ways of organizing work in culture. As a curator and artist, she has long been committed to supporting the young scene and searching for sustainable, participatory forms of functioning in the field of contemporary art.
In her own work, she explores the relationships between the body, care, control, and identity through a variety of approaches and media. She also facilitates educational and community formats. Since 2019, she has been leading an art program for seniors focused on intergenerational dialogue and somatic cognition.
Piotr Sikora
Piotr Sikora (*1986) is a critic and curator of contemporary art whose practice is rooted in the analysis of grand narratives, stereotypes, prejudices, and superstitions related to the regional specifics of Central and Eastern Europe. He draws inspiration from pop culture and awkwardness, saunas, fried cheese, mycology, and camp. He is not afraid to use exaggeration, irony, innuendo, or provocation, thereby inviting critical reflection on established patterns. In addition, he co-curates the art reality show GASTROFAZA, raises two sons, and is an avid cyclist.
Karina Kottová
Karina Kottová (*1984) is a curator and theorist of contemporary art. From 2015 to 2025, she was the director of the Jindřich Chalupecký Society, and before that she worked at MeetFactory in Prague, the DOX Center for Contemporary Art, and the Kampa Museum. She initiated the creation of the INI Project and UMA Audioguide platforms and co-created the Věra Jirousová Award for visual art critics and Prádelna Bohnice, a temporary center for contemporary art on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital. She is the initiator and artistic director of the international platform Islands of Kinship, and curates the network project Safe(r): Body – Mind – System – Art for Czech Centres. She is interested in feminist principles in the functioning of art institutions and the subversive potential of so-called "feminine" qualities such as empathy, irrationality, and intuition in artistic practice and in the broader social context.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Humanities from the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, a master's degree in Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education from Maastricht University, and a doctorate in Art Theory and History from Masaryk University. She completed a Fulbright-Masaryk research stay at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in New York, the Curatorial Program for Research in South America, and others. She has taught at Anglo-American University and Charles University in Prague. Under the name Tantra Vesna, she runs a holistic therapeutic practice for women.
Edita Malina
Edita Malina (*1993) is an artist, curator, and artistic director of the Petrohradská kolektiv platform, which she co-founded in 2015 and where she actively participates in curating the residency program and its exhibition activities at the Jedna Dva Tři Gallery. In her practice, she combines research and physical approaches with an emphasis on care, ecofeminism, identity, and alternative ways of organizing work in culture. As a curator and artist, she has long been committed to supporting the young scene and searching for sustainable, participatory forms of functioning in the field of contemporary art.
In her own work, she explores the relationships between the body, care, control, and identity through a variety of approaches and media. She also facilitates educational and community formats. Since 2019, she has been leading an art program for seniors focused on intergenerational dialogue and somatic cognition.
Piotr Sikora
Piotr Sikora (*1986) is a critic and curator of contemporary art whose practice is rooted in the analysis of grand narratives, stereotypes, prejudices, and superstitions related to the regional specifics of Central and Eastern Europe. He draws inspiration from pop culture and awkwardness, saunas, fried cheese, mycology, and camp. He is not afraid to use exaggeration, irony, innuendo, or provocation, thereby inviting critical reflection on established patterns. In addition, he co-curates the art reality show GASTROFAZA, raises two sons, and is an avid cyclist.
Karina Kottová
Karina Kottová (*1984) is a curator and theorist of contemporary art. From 2015 to 2025, she was the director of the Jindřich Chalupecký Society, and before that she worked at MeetFactory in Prague, the DOX Center for Contemporary Art, and the Kampa Museum. She initiated the creation of the INI Project and UMA Audioguide platforms and co-created the Věra Jirousová Award for visual art critics and Prádelna Bohnice, a temporary center for contemporary art on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital. She is the initiator and artistic director of the international platform Islands of Kinship, and curates the network project Safe(r): Body – Mind – System – Art for Czech Centres. She is interested in feminist principles in the functioning of art institutions and the subversive potential of so-called "feminine" qualities such as empathy, irrationality, and intuition in artistic practice and in the broader social context.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Humanities from the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, a master's degree in Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education from Maastricht University, and a doctorate in Art Theory and History from Masaryk University. She completed a Fulbright-Masaryk research stay at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in New York, the Curatorial Program for Research in South America, and others. She has taught at Anglo-American University and Charles University in Prague. Under the name Tantra Vesna, she runs a holistic therapeutic practice for women.
Edita Malina
Edita Malina (*1993) is an artist, curator, and artistic director of the Petrohradská kolektiv platform, which she co-founded in 2015 and where she actively participates in curating the residency program and its exhibition activities at the Jedna Dva Tři Gallery. In her practice, she combines research and physical approaches with an emphasis on care, ecofeminism, identity, and alternative ways of organizing work in culture. As a curator and artist, she has long been committed to supporting the young scene and searching for sustainable, participatory forms of functioning in the field of contemporary art.
In her own work, she explores the relationships between the body, care, control, and identity through a variety of approaches and media. She also facilitates educational and community formats. Since 2019, she has been leading an art program for seniors focused on intergenerational dialogue and somatic cognition.
Piotr Sikora
Piotr Sikora (*1986) is a critic and curator of contemporary art whose practice is rooted in the analysis of grand narratives, stereotypes, prejudices, and superstitions related to the regional specifics of Central and Eastern Europe. He draws inspiration from pop culture and awkwardness, saunas, fried cheese, mycology, and camp. He is not afraid to use exaggeration, irony, innuendo, or provocation, thereby inviting critical reflection on established patterns. In addition, he co-curates the art reality show GASTROFAZA, raises two sons, and is an avid cyclist.
Karina Kottová
Karina Kottová (*1984) is a curator and theorist of contemporary art. From 2015 to 2025, she was the director of the Jindřich Chalupecký Society, and before that she worked at MeetFactory in Prague, the DOX Center for Contemporary Art, and the Kampa Museum. She initiated the creation of the INI Project and UMA Audioguide platforms and co-created the Věra Jirousová Award for visual art critics and Prádelna Bohnice, a temporary center for contemporary art on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital. She is the initiator and artistic director of the international platform Islands of Kinship, and curates the network project Safe(r): Body – Mind – System – Art for Czech Centres. She is interested in feminist principles in the functioning of art institutions and the subversive potential of so-called "feminine" qualities such as empathy, irrationality, and intuition in artistic practice and in the broader social context.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Humanities from the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, a master's degree in Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education from Maastricht University, and a doctorate in Art Theory and History from Masaryk University. She completed a Fulbright-Masaryk research stay at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in New York, the Curatorial Program for Research in South America, and others. She has taught at Anglo-American University and Charles University in Prague. Under the name Tantra Vesna, she runs a holistic therapeutic practice for women.
Edita Malina
Edita Malina (*1993) is an artist, curator, and artistic director of the Petrohradská kolektiv platform, which she co-founded in 2015 and where she actively participates in curating the residency program and its exhibition activities at the Jedna Dva Tři Gallery. In her practice, she combines research and physical approaches with an emphasis on care, ecofeminism, identity, and alternative ways of organizing work in culture. As a curator and artist, she has long been committed to supporting the young scene and searching for sustainable, participatory forms of functioning in the field of contemporary art.
In her own work, she explores the relationships between the body, care, control, and identity through a variety of approaches and media. She also facilitates educational and community formats. Since 2019, she has been leading an art program for seniors focused on intergenerational dialogue and somatic cognition.
Piotr Sikora
Piotr Sikora (*1986) is a critic and curator of contemporary art whose practice is rooted in the analysis of grand narratives, stereotypes, prejudices, and superstitions related to the regional specifics of Central and Eastern Europe. He draws inspiration from pop culture and awkwardness, saunas, fried cheese, mycology, and camp. He is not afraid to use exaggeration, irony, innuendo, or provocation, thereby inviting critical reflection on established patterns. In addition, he co-curates the art reality show GASTROFAZA, raises two sons, and is an avid cyclist.
