Czech Culture Minister Dismisses Director of Prague’s National Gallery, Generating Scrutiny
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Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř (for the Motorists) has dismissed the director of the National Gallery (NG) in Prague, Alicja Knastová. Deník N reported this on Thursday. NG spokesperson Jana Holcová confirmed the information to Novinka.
Czech Culture Minister Dismisses Director of Prague’s National Gallery, Generating Scrutiny
Czech culture minister Oto Klempíř dismissed Alicja Knast from her post as director of Prague’s National Gallery, generating scrutiny over what precipitated the decision. Within the Czech Republic, the dismissal has been viewed by some as a politically motivated gesture. Knast took up the position in 2021, having been appointed to the role by Lubomir Zaoralek, a Social Democrat who was then serving as culture minister. Klempíř, a member of the…
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Culture Minister Dismisses Director of Prague National Gallery
Culture Minister Oto Klempir (for Motorists) yesterday dismissed Alicja Knast as the director of the National Gallery in Prague, the gallery’s spokeswoman Jana Holcova told CTK. The gallery will be temporarily headed by Olga Kotkova, director of the collection of old masters. Previous culture minister Martin Baxa (ODS) said the minister should give reasons for his steps. “The silence is fueling speculation about Slovakia’s path,” he said, referr…
Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř (for the Motorists) dismissed the general director of the National Gallery Prague (NGP) Alicja Knastová on Thursday. The information from Deník N ČTK was confirmed by gallery spokeswoman Jana Holcová. Klempíř stated on Facebook that the gallery needs more significant professional development and the ambition to move among the leading...
Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř (for the Motorists) dismissed the general director of the National Gallery Prague (NGP) Alicja Knastová on Thursday. The information was confirmed by Deník N's spokesperson Jana Holcová. The NGP will be led for the time being by the current director of the collection of ancient art Olga Kotková.
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