Slavic, East European & Eurasian Collections - IAS Library

National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection

Event Type: Exhibition
Sponsor: Theatre Department, Spurlock Museum
Location: Spurlock Museum
Date: Nov 5, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019 All Day
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: REEEC
E-Mail: reec@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar: Russian, E. European & Eurasian Center: Co-sponsored Events; Visit the Spurlock Museum for a special exhibit of paintings by Czech artist Joža Uprka (1861-1940). Uprka’s artwork chronicled Moravian village life and the traditional costumes of the region, combining elements of Romanticism and Art Nouveau. This event is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of George Drost, a renowned collector of Uprka artwork.