Month: July 2003
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June 2003
Compiled by Anita Lišková “I kind of lost touch with 13 years of civilization’s evolution.” – Václav Havel’s remark after leaving the presidential office where he spent 13 years. “Expressed as a percentage, this is a higher criminality level than that in the Romany population.” – stated secretary of the Czech bar association, Jiří Klouza.…
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Look & Listen
Written by: movies Arizona Dream Johnny Depp (as the young dreamer) and Faye Dunaway (as the older woman) enjoy a surreal encounter in this offbeat film by director Emir Kusturica. A sleeper in the cinemas, this 1994 release still pleases art-house audiences with its unusual cast, quirky storyline, and eccentric love affair. Monster’s Ball In…
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Serge Grimaux, Concert promoter, founder and owner of Ticketpro
Written by: Philippe Riboton Art: Nenad Vitas What did you want to become when you were a kid? A Formula One race car driver. In which country would you like to live? I could not live in only one country. I have been on the road all my life, and I do not foresee this…
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Mercedes Benz CLK: Summer cruising
Written by: Jan Tuček The Mercedes Benz CLK cabriolet, the Czech market leader in its class, affords four passengers very pleasant and agile cruising. In addition, the broad spectrum of engines, colors, and accessories allows the customer to choose exactly the car he or she wants. THE 4.64-METER-LONG CLK cabriolet has a long body with…
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The best of Sofia
Written by: Anita Lišková & Todd Shaw Photo by: Tomáš Kubeš Dramatically ringed by the Balkan mountains to the north and the Vitosha mountains to the south, this former Ottoman stronghold offers the visitor everything from thermal springs and tree-lined boulevards to street bazaars and a vast array of architectural styles. Dimitar Pechlivanov Press and…
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The secret benefits of swimming
Written by: Galina PembrokeAfter a long day at the office, exercise just feels like more work. It’s far more tempting to stretch across the sofa, draw the shades, and relax. What if you could cool off and calm down as you firm up? An evening swim offers these conditions, plus some other surprising benefits. AMERICAN…
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July-August 2003
Compiled by Marie Šrámková Photo: archiv Eternal love story Minimalist music is a popular modern trend, and even the National Theater opera is joining in. On 28 August, the opera company will present the Czech premiere of a unique work by a major American composer, Philip Glass – the opera La Belle et la Be^te…
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Cultural foundations
Written by: David Friday Photo by: Věroslav Sixt In April, the Czech headquarters of Scandinavian office furniture producer Kinnarps moved from its location near Karlovo náměstí to a brand new, custom-made building in Průhonice-Čestlice. THE HEADQUARTERS expresses the ideas and zeal of Tony Shee, managing director of Kinnarps, who also plans to use the building…
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On a blue note
Written by: Klára Smolová Photo by: Hana Hamplová Luděk Eremiáš Luděk Eremiáš, one of the founders of Erpet company and president of the Golf Club Erpet Praha is not fond of flash – which his office furnishings reflect. The room is dominated in rich blue, combined with wood, geometric shapes and plenty of personal effects.…
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Ajvö: What’s in a name?
Written by: John Letzing Photo by: Dorothea Bylica Can a strategically placed umlaut and stark interior convey the level of cool that Ajvö desires? More importantly, is “cool” even a factor when one is seeking new and better Prague eateries? The American owners of Ajvö, Chris Hora and Zack Crighton, certainly hope so. Opened in…