Sculptor
1982 | Born in Prague, Czech Republic |
At present | Hájek lives and works in Prague |
2010 | Graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, atelier of sculpture |
2007 – 2010 | Studies at the atelier of sculpture of JAROSLAV RÓNA |
2006 – 2007 | Sailing the North sea |
2003 – 2006 | Studies at the atelier of new media of VERONIKA BROMOVÁ |
2017 | Cooperation with Land05 Atelier on a landscape project - Husův park Čakovice |
2016 | Designer and coordinator on a playscape project PECKA in National Park Krkonoše |
2015 | Designer and coordinator on a project for reconstruction of a DHL Supply chain headquarters in Prague |
2015 | Art director and architect for a campaign of a Czech crystal brand PRECIOSA |
2014 | Cofounder of PARALELNI POLIS, Prague Hacker space and Institute of Cryptoanarchy |
2014 | Designer and coordinator of a project BORORO RESERVATION, playground in Prague ZOO, in co-operation with Jakub Nepraš and Molo Architects studio |
2013 | Art direction and realization of an installation for H&M on Prague DESIGN BLOK - nominated for the best installation in the editor’s award and the CZECH GRAND DESIGN 2013 |
2013 | Coordinator and author of a sculpture symposium for University of South Bohemia in Vodňany, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters |
2012 | Coordinator and author of a landscape project RE:Vodňany Zátiší, revitalization of a park land in the city of Vodňany - project was awarded with the GRAND PRIX National Architecture Award 2013 in category Architectonic design. |
2010 | Co-founded www.Protisedi.cz, (Against Grey), website monitoring cultural events which he initiated as an art director |
2010 | Co-worked with “Drexler Vrbata Architects” on reconstruction and redesign of old factory to “Trafo Studios” now used by youngest generation of czech artists |
2003 | Co-founded an art activist group ZTOHOVEN, where he is active since present, in 2007 Group was awarded with the NG 333 National Gallery Award for project Media reality |
2018 | Juxtapozice – Exhibition in tandem with Bet Orten, Vila 651, Prague |
2017 | Vášeň - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation To the east IV, Chemistry gallery, Prague |
2017 | Fragility - Exhibition in tandem with Bet Orten, Galerie Kabinet Chaos, Polička |
2017 | Pop Up Orten Hajek - Exhibition in tandem with Bet Orten, sculptural instalation, Cowwarr Art Space, Victoria (AUS) |
2016 | Spectaculare - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation Chemistry gallery, Prague |
2016 | Universerum - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation Watcher, Piazzetta of New scene of National theater, Prague |
2015 | Temporary Contemporary - Group exhibition, cooperation with Bet Orten, Lobkowicz Palace, Prague |
2015 | Masa - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation To the east (1,2), Chemistry gallery, Prague |
2015 | Roxy Visuals vol. IV. - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation Maginot line (1,2,3), Roxy club, Prague |
2015 | Art Prague - Art fair, sculptural instalation Herd of sperm whales (Robots), Kafkův dům, Prague |
2014 | '89 Conference. Civil Courage. Revolution. Democracy. Europe. Ztohoven: Masterclass Art & Activism lecture, De Balie, Amsterdam (NL) |
2014 | H20 - duo exhibition with photographer Bet Orten in Khapka studio, Prague |
2014 | Rezervace Bororo (Reservation Bororo) - Cooperation with Jakub Nepraš - complete realization of exceptional children playground in Prague Zoo garden, Prague |
2014 | Temple of Freedom - Group exhibition of Trafačka collective, Red Galery, London (UK) |
2013 | 7th Anniversary of Trafacka - Group exhibition, Trafacka, Prague |
2013 | Ona a Vlk (She and wolf) - Cooperation with Bet Orten - Installation for H&M, Designblok 2013, Prague |
2013 | Voda je věda (Water is science) - Organization and realization of sculpture park, realization of Beluga and Biomonitoring, made for The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia, Vodňany (CZ) |
2013 | Popis (Description) - Solo exhibiton, Bistro 19, Prague |
2013 | The politics of the social in contemporary art - Presentation of work of Ztohoven group on international conference in Tate Modern Starr Auditorium, London (UK) |
2012 | RE:Vodňany 2012 v Zátiší – Organization of workshop on revitalization of forest park in Vodnany (South Bohemia) realization of landart installation Archa, Vodňany |
2012 | Morální reforma 1. a 2. kolo (Moral Reform 1st & 2nd round). 1st round Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague. 2nd round Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague DOX Galery |
2012 | Kolaboratorio Vol.2 - Group exhibition - multimedia installation Lorelei - Cooperation with Bet Orten, Prague |
2012 | A Znova (Once Again) – Group exhibitions, Trafo Gallery, Prague |
2011 | Pátý přes devátý – Group exhibition, Trafo Arena , Prague |
2011 | Sochařská škola Jaroslava Róny – Group exhibition of sculptors, Malostranská Beseda Gallery, Prague |
2011 | Omo Jako Amo – Group exhibition of painters, Gallery Klubovna Druhé patro, Prague |
2011 | Non multi sed multa - Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2011 | International Sculpture Symposium - realization of Charybdis, Mugla (TR) |
2010 | Papírové hlavy (Paper Heads) – Group exhibition, installation Bench on the waterfront (composition for poet Milan Koch) Trafo Gallery, Prague |
2010 | Bravur Masochist –(A)Void Gallery, Group exhibition of sculptors, Prague |
2010 | 63rd Saloon Polička – Group exhibiton, Polička (CZ) |
2010 | Občan K (Citizen K.) - Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2010 | Diplomanti 2010 - Exhibition of graduates of Academy of Fine Arts, installation of the file Fight of matter, Gallery of Modern Art, Veletržní palác, Prague |
2009 | Pommmrd - Group exhibition - site specific installation, Trafo Gallery (Trafačka), Prague |
2007 | Mediálni realita (Media Reality) - Art activist group Ztohoven event, hack of Czech Television live broadcasting |
2006 | The Six in Prague – Group exhibiton, selected work of czech art and photographic schools, Gallery of photography, Prague |
2006 | Jaro Fever (Spring Fever) - Group exhibition - multimedia instalation, Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts, Prague |
2005 | Projekt Čistička (Severage Plant Project ) - Organization of Cultural event, realization of site specific multimedia installation Organisms |
2005 | Contact Points - Group exhibiton - multi-media installation, Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts at Market Hall Holešovice, Prague |
2003 | Znásilněný podvědomí (Raped Consciousness) - Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2003 | Extreme Passions - International Group exhibiton, video instalation, Stockholm Kulture Huset, Stockolm (SE) |
2003 | Otazník nad Hradem (Question mark under the Prague Castle). Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2002 | Výstava několika mladých - Group exhibiton of young painters (Matěj Hájek, Jakub Matuška, Hynek Štětka), Gallery Velryba, Prague |
Matěj Hájek a.k.a Otto Horsi
Sculptor
1982 | Born in Prague, Czech Republic |
At present | Hájek lives and works in Prague |
2010 | Graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, atelier of sculpture |
2007 – 2010 | Studies at the atelier of sculpture of JAROSLAV RÓNA |
2006 – 2007 | Sailing the North sea |
2003 – 2006 | Studies at the atelier of new media of VERONIKA BROMOVÁ |
2017 | Cooperation with Land05 Atelier on a landscape project - Husův park Čakovice |
2016 | Designer and coordinator on a playscape project PECKA in National Park Krkonoše |
2015 | Designer and coordinator on a project for reconstruction of a DHL Supply chain headquarters in Prague |
2015 | Art director and architect for a campaign of a Czech crystal brand PRECIOSA |
2014 | Cofounder of PARALELNI POLIS, Prague Hacker space and Institute of Cryptoanarchy |
2014 | Designer and coordinator of a project BORORO RESERVATION, playground in Prague ZOO, in co-operation with Jakub Nepraš and Molo Architects studio |
2013 | Art direction and realization of an installation for H&M on Prague DESIGN BLOK - nominated for the best installation in the editor’s award and the CZECH GRAND DESIGN 2013 |
2013 | Coordinator and author of a sculpture symposium for University of South Bohemia in Vodňany, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters |
2012 | Coordinator and author of a landscape project RE:Vodňany Zátiší, revitalization of a park land in the city of Vodňany - project was awarded with the GRAND PRIX National Architecture Award 2013 in category Architectonic design. |
2010 | Co-founded www.Protisedi.cz, (Against Grey), website monitoring cultural events which he initiated as an art director |
2010 | Co-worked with “Drexler Vrbata Architects” on reconstruction and redesign of old factory to “Trafo Studios” now used by youngest generation of czech artists |
2003 | Co-founded an art activist group ZTOHOVEN, where he is active since present, in 2007 Group was awarded with the NG 333 National Gallery Award for project Media reality |
2018 | Juxtapozice – Exhibition in tandem with Bet Orten, Vila 651, Prague |
2017 | Vášeň - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation To the east IV, Chemistry gallery, Prague |
2017 | Fragility - Exhibition in tandem with Bet Orten, Galerie Kabinet Chaos, Polička |
2017 | Pop Up Orten Hajek - Exhibition in tandem with Bet Orten, sculptural instalation, Cowwarr Art Space, Victoria (AUS) |
2016 | Spectaculare - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation Chemistry gallery, Prague |
2016 | Universerum - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation Watcher, Piazzetta of New scene of National theater, Prague |
2015 | Temporary Contemporary - Group exhibition, cooperation with Bet Orten, Lobkowicz Palace, Prague |
2015 | Masa - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation To the east (1,2), Chemistry gallery, Prague |
2015 | Roxy Visuals vol. IV. - Group exhibition, sculptural instalation Maginot line (1,2,3), Roxy club, Prague |
2015 | Art Prague - Art fair, sculptural instalation Herd of sperm whales (Robots), Kafkův dům, Prague |
2014 | '89 Conference. Civil Courage. Revolution. Democracy. Europe. Ztohoven: Masterclass Art & Activism lecture, De Balie, Amsterdam (NL) |
2014 | H20 - duo exhibition with photographer Bet Orten in Khapka studio, Prague |
2014 | Rezervace Bororo (Reservation Bororo) - Cooperation with Jakub Nepraš - complete realization of exceptional children playground in Prague Zoo garden, Prague |
2014 | Temple of Freedom - Group exhibition of Trafačka collective, Red Galery, London (UK) |
2013 | 7th Anniversary of Trafacka - Group exhibition, Trafacka, Prague |
2013 | Ona a Vlk (She and wolf) - Cooperation with Bet Orten - Installation for H&M, Designblok 2013, Prague |
2013 | Voda je věda (Water is science) - Organization and realization of sculpture park, realization of Beluga and Biomonitoring, made for The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia, Vodňany (CZ) |
2013 | Popis (Description) - Solo exhibiton, Bistro 19, Prague |
2013 | The politics of the social in contemporary art - Presentation of work of Ztohoven group on international conference in Tate Modern Starr Auditorium, London (UK) |
2012 | RE:Vodňany 2012 v Zátiší – Organization of workshop on revitalization of forest park in Vodnany (South Bohemia) realization of landart installation Archa, Vodňany |
2012 | Morální reforma 1. a 2. kolo (Moral Reform 1st & 2nd round). 1st round Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague. 2nd round Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague DOX Galery |
2012 | Kolaboratorio Vol.2 - Group exhibition - multimedia installation Lorelei - Cooperation with Bet Orten, Prague |
2012 | A Znova (Once Again) – Group exhibitions, Trafo Gallery, Prague |
2011 | Pátý přes devátý – Group exhibition, Trafo Arena , Prague |
2011 | Sochařská škola Jaroslava Róny – Group exhibition of sculptors, Malostranská Beseda Gallery, Prague |
2011 | Omo Jako Amo – Group exhibition of painters, Gallery Klubovna Druhé patro, Prague |
2011 | Non multi sed multa - Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2011 | International Sculpture Symposium - realization of Charybdis, Mugla (TR) |
2010 | Papírové hlavy (Paper Heads) – Group exhibition, installation Bench on the waterfront (composition for poet Milan Koch) Trafo Gallery, Prague |
2010 | Bravur Masochist –(A)Void Gallery, Group exhibition of sculptors, Prague |
2010 | 63rd Saloon Polička – Group exhibiton, Polička (CZ) |
2010 | Občan K (Citizen K.) - Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2010 | Diplomanti 2010 - Exhibition of graduates of Academy of Fine Arts, installation of the file Fight of matter, Gallery of Modern Art, Veletržní palác, Prague |
2009 | Pommmrd - Group exhibition - site specific installation, Trafo Gallery (Trafačka), Prague |
2007 | Mediálni realita (Media Reality) - Art activist group Ztohoven event, hack of Czech Television live broadcasting |
2006 | The Six in Prague – Group exhibiton, selected work of czech art and photographic schools, Gallery of photography, Prague |
2006 | Jaro Fever (Spring Fever) - Group exhibition - multimedia instalation, Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts, Prague |
2005 | Projekt Čistička (Severage Plant Project ) - Organization of Cultural event, realization of site specific multimedia installation Organisms |
2005 | Contact Points - Group exhibiton - multi-media installation, Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts at Market Hall Holešovice, Prague |
2003 | Znásilněný podvědomí (Raped Consciousness) - Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2003 | Extreme Passions - International Group exhibiton, video instalation, Stockholm Kulture Huset, Stockolm (SE) |
2003 | Otazník nad Hradem (Question mark under the Prague Castle). Art activist group Ztohoven event, Prague |
2002 | Výstava několika mladých - Group exhibiton of young painters (Matěj Hájek, Jakub Matuška, Hynek Štětka), Gallery Velryba, Prague |