Introduction Jazz in the Eastern Bloc More than just music: During the Cold War, jazz suddenly found itself between all fronts – at the same time, it served as a propaganda weapon, a symbol of freedom and a musical bridge between East and West.
Background Article Off the Beaten Track? The Communist Legacy of East-Central Europe as a Tourism Resource The legacy of state socialism is one of many resources that Eastern Europe can harness for urban tourism. From rides in a Trabant to guided tours of authentic historical sites, “Communism Tours” aim to bring recent history to life through tangible experiences.
Portraits of Artists Bearing Witness to their Times The exhibition "Borders in Art. Three generations of Czech art" (21 May–15 August 2021) delved into how visible the visual arts make "borders". Its focus was on the Czech art scene from the 1920s up to the present. Three remarkable artistic standpoints – supplied by Toyen, Magdalena Jetelová,...
