Unveiling Cultural Identities: Presentation and Representation of Slovak Visual Arts in the Czech Lands (1918–1945)
Provider: GA ČR, 26-22685S
Duration: 2026–2028
Recipient: Ústav dějin umění AV ČR, v. v. i.
Principal Investigator: Lucia Kvočáková
Co-Investigators: Simona Bérešová, Marta Filipová
The project critically investigates how Slovak art was represented, interpreted, and institutionalized within the Czech lands during Czechoslovakia’s interwar and World War II periods (1918–1945). It explores how visual art labelled as “Slovak” both shaped and was shaped by Czech perceptions, contributing to cultural hierarchies within the shared state. The research challenges established national narratives by examining the intertwined nature of Czech and Slovak artistic identities, focusing on mechanisms of representation, artistic exchange, and institutional mediation. It analyses how exhibitions, criticism, institutional policies, and periodicals mediated Slovak artistic identity and examines asymmetries in cultural exchange.
The project explores identity negotiation within asymmetrical relations. It challenges binary narratives, integrates gender analysis, and offers a transferable framework for analysing cultural identity in unequal power settings.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorised as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customised ads.
