Paris des Arts broadcast highlights Prague’s cultural institutions in special edition

The France 24 television programme Paris des Arts aired a special edition broadcast from Prague, Czech Republic, on 12 June 2026. The episode positioned the city as a significant cultural capital and UNESCO World Heritage site, utilising the platform to examine contemporary artistic practices and historical legacies within the Czech Republic.

The broadcast featured an interview with David Cerny, identified as one of the most provocative Czech artists on the international scene. Cerny discussed the Musoleum, an exhibition space located in a former industrial site. The name is a portmanteau of "museum" and "mausoleum". Cerny articulated a preference for working outdoors and away from traditional cultural institutions, stating he is not a gallery artist and does not favour the model of people visiting established institutions to experience art.

Actor Antonin Holub was also featured in the programme, reflecting on his return to the Czech Republic after residing in Paris for several years. Holub discussed his connection to the MANA Theatre, describing the venue as his "little home" and expressing his affection for Prague, which he noted he had missed during his time abroad.

The episode included a segment on the legacy of Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. Markus Mucha, the great-grandson of the artist, provided a tour of the Mucha Foundation and discussed his ancestor’s perspectives. He cited Mucha’s view that a woman’s beauty does not belong to men but originates from within, from her heart and spirit, radiating outward through her face.

The production acknowledged support from Czech Tourism, the Mucha Foundation, and Château Zbiroh. The broadcast served to highlight the interplay between independent artistic initiatives and established cultural foundations in Prague.