Rebel je buřič, vzbouřenec, ten, který vrací boj, z latinského re-bellum. Význam slova se ale od středověku diametrálě posunul a dnes má ušlechtilejší význam. Rebel je člověk, který má osobitý pohled na věc. Rebelion je tak synonymem pro svobodu.

Umění často pobuřovalo a podvracelo zažité společenské normy i normy výtvarné. Subverze neboli podvracení, je jedním ze způsbů, jak uvést věci do chaosu nebo do nerovnovážného stavu. Ten je často nutný k novému uspořádání. Celé umění moderny i postmoderny tento způsob využívá. Dnes paradoxně malba jako rukodělná výtvarná činnost může pobuřovat jako zastaralé, zaostalé, a tedy irelevantní médium vzhledem k novým digitálním médiím, která relativizují přímý dotek autora. Malba tento dotek upřednostňue a prostředkuje divákům.

Ona zmíněná rebelie nespočívá na této výstavě pouze ve stejnojmenném obraze, inspirovaném vystoupením skupiny Extinction Rebellion. Prochází dalšími obrazy, zdánlivě neproblematickými, jako narušení nebo jen otázka nad namalovaým. Příkladem může být obraz Snídaně v lávě zobrazující manetovský piknik odehrávající se na aktivní sopce. A podobně bychom mohli číst další obrazy, které zmíněné narušení idyly a krásy potvrzují. Narušení však neslouží pouze negaci, ale širšímu uchopení tématu. Tvoří tak pandán ke kráse, řekl bych nezbytný k jejímu vyznění.

Daniel Balabán

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Slavnostní zahájení výstavy: "Daniel Balabán: REBELION"

Daniel Balabán - Rebelion

Václav Havel European Dialogues is an annual international conference held
in Brussels that aims to initiate and stimulate a discussion about issues determining
the direction of contemporary Europe while referring to the spiritual
legacy of Václav Havel. One of Havel’s key principles was civic engagement
based on a sense of responsibility for the future of one’s society and country.
As a convinced European, he stressed the need to maintain the connection
between the state and its institutions, and its people. For him politics was an
ongoing, deeply meaningful dialogue comparable to a theatre piece.

Václav Havel understood that strong civil society and independent institutions with checks and
balances are the cornerstones of democracy and its resilience. Healthy and resilient civil society
and democratic mechanisms are a key to prosperous and free societies in 21st century.
Support to democracy, civil society and human rights around the world.

The European Union is the biggest human rights advocate and promoter within the international
community. One pillar of its work focuses on defending the human rights and its core principles,
as well as a fairly and trustworthy multilateralism. The second pillar lies in supporting and
building resilience of civil societies and democratic nature of institutions. To help them being
resistant against the malicious influence, often targeting on social cohesion and people’s trust
as a new way of hybrid warfare.

Nevertheless, The world and the international community currently witnesses the unprecedented
pressures, visible and open, but also those more hidden. Thus, the EU external action is
more important than ever to deliver.

What lies ahead of us?

The new European Parliament has been elected. The new European Commission is being designed. The EU has recently conducted a mid-term reviews of its international cooperation. The
EU and its Member States actively impose sanctions on those who breach the human rights.
We also have various tools, such as strong development cooperation, enlargement policy, human-centric approach and so-called human rights based approach, as well as tools under EU Common Foreign and Security Policy.

What should we ask for from the new European leadership? What priorities and recommendations should we formulate? How can we build the international partnerships to promote democracy and human rights principles more strongly, and what should we avoid? What tools do we have, and is there a potential to use them better? What should we take care of under the preparation of the new Multiannual Financial Framework?

Speakers:
H.E. Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Matti Maasikas, Managing Director for Europe, EU External Action Service

Myriam Ferran, Deputy Director General, International Partnerships – European Commission

Marilyn Neven,  International IDEA

Maria Dahle, Human Rights House Foundation


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Václav Havel European Dialogues 2024

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The Czech and Slovak communities commemorated the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on Sunday, November 17, in Léopold Park at the Václav Havel bench. The informal meeting is traditionally accompanied by a commemorative lighting of candles.

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November 17th - The Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy

November 17th

“People who inspire are the engine that gives us life energy and the courage to follow our dreams,” says Rudy Linka, who in 2020 celebrated his 60th anniversary and on that occasion published his autobiographical book On the Way Home… Always

Rudy Linka’s one-man show is a theatrical “stand-up” performance, interspersed with solo musical entries and supplemented with projections of photographs from Rudy’s private archive.

In his new performance entitled “It would be very simple…” Rudy celebrates Franz Kafka, whose spirit is still with us, even though this year we are commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death.

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Rudy Linka - One Man Show: It would be very simple...

Speakers:
Karel Kovanda, former Ambassador of the Czech Republic to NATO

Alexandr Vondra, member of the European Parliament

Jiří Šedivý, Director of the European Defence Agency

Tony Barber, European Affairs Commentator of The Financial Times


moderated by Jan Macháček, President of the Strategeo Institute

The topic of the debate was the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Iron curtain with a focus on geopolitical, European and regional consequences of this major political and systemic shift and also touch its causes. What was behind it and why did it happen? Why did this happen so quickly? Why was it mostly non violent? Was it right to speak about the end of history and the rosy future of the liberal democracy and market economy? What are the current challenges for former communist countries? Market economy still prevails, but aggressive authorianism and sharp political polarization is on the rise.



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Debate: the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Iron Curtain

Opening Remarks:

Jitka Látal Znamenáčková, Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the Political and Security Committee
Martin Vokálek, Executive Director, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy

Speakers:

Ondřej Kolář, Member of the European Parliament, EPP, Czech Republic

Lucia Yar, Member of the European Parliament, Renew, Slovakia

Luuk van Middelaar, Director, Brussels Institute for Geopolitics

Tinatin Akhvlediani, Research Fellow, CEPS

moderated by Žiga Faktor, 
Deputy Director & Head of Brussels Office, EUROPEUM Institute  

At the start of the next political cycle, the EU is faced with numerous challenges associated with growing geopolitical tensions and competition. The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has played a pivotal role in reshaping the EU’s external relations, served as a catalyst for strengthening relations with immediate neighbours and revitalized the enlargement process towards Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkan countries. EU’s growing recognition of the geopolitical importance of its neighbourhood is also further reflected in the increased cooperation with candidate countries in specific policy areas, such as migration, cyber or energy security. The malign influence of Russia and China in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe persists and is in contrast to the EU accession process. While there are clear distinctions between the ambitions of Russia and China in the candidate countries, the EU Member States and across the globe, strengthening the EU's closest neighbourhoods through further enlargement and closer cooperation with other regional actors is perceived as a crucial step towards enhancing the EU’s ability to counter regional and global challenges.

What are the key challenges in terms of the EU’s enlargement towards Eastern Europe and Western Balkans? What role can candidate countries play in shaping the EU’s future, and how would failure to enlarge impact the European continent? How can we better counter Russian and Chinese influence in our closest neighbourhood? And how can future relations with Turkey, the forgotten EU candidate, be shaped?








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EU's Defining Moment: The EU's Role in its Neighbourhood Amidst Geopolitical Tensions with Russia and China

EU´s Defining Moment: The EU´s Role in its Neighbourhood Amidst Geopolitical Tensions with Russia and China

Kukal Quartet
Eliška Kukalová - violin
Klára Lešková - violin
Daniel Macho - viola
Filip Rufer - violoncello

programme
Ondřej Kukal: String quartet (one-movement)

Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B179 “American”

I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Lento
III. Molto vivace — Trio
IV. Finale. Vivace ma non troppo

Bedřich Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E Minor “From My Life”
I. Allegro vivo appassionato
II. Allegro moderato à la polka
III. Largo sostenuto
IV. Vivace

The Kukal Quartet was founded in Autumn of 2020 by four exceptionally talented young musicians, who, notwithstanding their youth, have great respect for the legacy of the Czech quartet school. Eliška Kukalová, Klára Lešková, Daniel Macho and Filip Rufer form a respected and sought-after ensemble of the youngest generation of Czech artists.

In May 2021 the ensemble attracted attention by winning third prize and the Laureate title at the Prague Spring International Music Competition. The quartet impressed at the competition primarily with; the liveliness and authenticity of their musical expression, the unique ensemble dynamics and the strong individuality of its members. The Quartet were inspired and mentored by leading personalities of the Czech music scene such as Peter Jarůšek (Pavel Haas Quartet), Jakub Fišer (Bennewitz Quartet) and Tomáš Jamník.

The Kukal Quartet performed already at the most renowned Czech festivals like International Music festival of Dvořák Prague and The Prague Spring. In 2024 they will guests of renowned international music festivals in Germany, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Spain. The quartet had the opportunity to participate in masterclasses with Yo- Yo Ma, Noah Bendix Balgley, Allan Nilles, Josef Špaček, Jan Fišer and Lukáš Vondráček.

The quartet bears the name of the important Czech contemporary composer, Ondřej Kukal.

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PH Concert Series: Kukal Quartet

Kukal Quartet

Recepci pořádal Jakub Skalník, velvyslanec ČR v Belgickém království, Edita Hrdá, stálá představitelka ČR při EU a David Konecký, stálý představitel ČR při NATO.

Akce se zúčastnili zástupci Belgie, EU a NATO, diplomatický sbor, zástupci podnikatelské, kulturní a vzdělávací sféry, čeští krajané a další přátelé České republiky.


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Recepce u příležitosti státního svátku České republiky

Reception on the occasion of the National day of the Czech Republic

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Výstava: Daniel Balabán - Rebelion

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Prague House Concert Series 2024 - Rok české hudby

Rok české hudby

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