Month: February 2004

  • Modern interpretation

    Written by: Štěpánka Strouhalová Photo by: Věroslav Sixt The Villa Bianca residential complex in the heart of Prague’s Bubeneč diplomatic quarter is an elegant example of combining historical reconstruction with sophisticated modern housing. The Kotěra’s villa, built at the beginning of the 20th century, is the focal point of the entire housing complex. The villa…

  • Michal Horáček, lyricist, owner of Fortuna

    Written by: Anita Lišková Art: Nenad Vitas What did you want to be when you were a kid? I wanted to be a rich layabout. In order to meet that goal, I’d toil like hell for the next fifty years. Now I am a rich layabout passing time answering silly questions. In which country would…

  • February 2004

    Compiled by Anita Lišková “When we ask his clear opinion, instead of answering he starts to philosophize. Many people just do not understand and then they don’t know how to vote.” – head of ČSSD MPs Petr Ibl about the often incomprehensible oration of Vladimír Špidla. The Prime Minister recently stated: “In Voltaire’s Candide there…

  • Look & Listen

    movies White Oleander Based on Janet Fitch’s novel, this melodrama sees Michelle Pfieffer as an artistic mother who is convicted of murdering her boyfriend and who spends her prison visiting hours attempting to manipulate the life of her just-as-talented artist daughter. The performances have a credible resonance that is missing in some of the dialogue.…

  • February 2004

    Compiled by Marie Šrámková Photo: archiv Adornments of erotica Jiří Jahelka Erotica and erotic symbols have played an important role in human history since its very beginnings. Basic erotic symbols always have a deeper meaning – fertility and reproduction – and their depiction wasn’t considered controversial. Erotic symbols appeared as early as the very first…

  • The best of Kiev

    Written by: Anita Lišková & Todd Shaw Photo by: Martin Loew The magnificent architecture of Kiev (also known as Kyiv) is frequently imposing, giving the city grandeur and attesting to its heritage. On the other hand, the Ukrainian capital sparkles with light and airiness, and visitors will be tempted to explore both its history and…

  • Opel Vectra Caravan – Space and style

    Written by: Jan Tuček Two trends have recently emerged in station wagons – usable space and attractive design. With its new Vectra Caravan, Opel has succeeded in combining the two. KEY TO THIS vehicle’s success are its 2.83 meter wheelbase and length of 4.82 m, which allows it to provide the longest passenger compartment in…

  • Marco Polo IV. – Following in the famous traveler’s footsteps

    Written by: Jasmina Žarković Photo: Dorothea Bylica If Marco Polo had compiled a culinary resumé of his journey from Venice to the Far East and back, it would have looked like the menu of this new restaurant. The similarity of the explorer’s work, Million, to the selection of dishes here is no coincidence. The Marco…

  • The Bacchus Report: The barrique rage

    Written by: Libor Ševčík Since the last quarter of the 20th century the world of wine has been dominated by a fashion craze for barrique wines. As is the case with fashion trends in general, this craze is both used and abused. foto: věroslav sixt Wine has been aged in wooden casks since the days…

  • Transitional choices

    Written by: Renée LeMoine Photo by: Vojtěch Vlk “A hard-working and dedicated friend of mine has been in the same position for many years without receiving the recognition that he deserves. It is time for a change. Either your friend needs to be up front with his boss about getting credit where credit is due,…