Pop-Ups and Illustrated Books of Vojtěch Kubašta

October 18, 2014 - January 4, 2015

Although artistic and intellectual freedoms were rigorously controlled and restricted in Cold War era Czechoslovakia, Vojtěch Kubašta flourished within the limits set by the Communist government and succeeded in becoming one of the twentieth century’s most gifted and prolific book artists and illustrators. In addition to numerous commercial designs, it is estimated that he was responsible for creating over threehundred books and that millions of copies in numerous languages were published and distributed throughout the world. Take this rare opportunity to enjoy the amazing art of a truly unique and innovative illustrative and paper engineer.