Public radio’s longest-running daily global news program.AboutContactDonateMeet the TeamPrivacyTerms of use©2026 The World from PRXPRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.Descriptions of struggle at an art exhibition in PragueAn art exhibition in Prague is stirring up quite a bit of concern, as it highlights the political fight for cultural expression in nearby Slovakia.5:43At the end of November 2024, employees first announced that the situation at the institution was so serious that they were considering quitting their jobs. Out of about 235 people, more than 100 eventually resigned in January and February. Other employees continue to resign. The SNG – SOS video was created by employees in the courtyard of the institution. It sent a clear message to the public and the Ministry of Culture that they are concerned about the situation in the gallery.Held on January 27, 2025.An art exhibition in the Czech capital, Prague, is causing a good bit of consternation. The protest seen was organized to support illustrators who boycotted the Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations 2025. It was directed against the non-transparent functioning of Bibiana and the way the event was organized at the Slovak National Gallery. Participants stood silently around the gallery wearing masks with the logo WE LOVE BIB / WE BOYCOTT BIB 2025 designed by Ďuro Balogh. The event was organized in cooperation with Open Culture!, ASIL – Association of Illustrators, ej publishing, This! is gallery, Art Will Not Be Silent! and The Free National Gallery. Held on October 3, 2025.Andrea Kalinová/The Free National GalleryIt details the political struggle for cultural expression in neighboring Slovakia. The exhibition, “Free National Gallery – Description of a Struggle,” documents the dismissals, resignations, strikes and stand-offs in Slovakia under the populist government of current Prime Minister Robert Fico. The message appeared on the garage shortly after the “summer dismissals” of statutory representatives in cultural institutions. It became iconic, part of Roman Ondak’s work, and is now part of art history. Leontína Berková/The Free National GalleryFrom our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, Rob Cameron reports from Prague.Click on the audio player above to hear the full report.Descriptions of struggle at an art exhibition in Prague - The World from PRX