Villa Tugendhat

Dirk Brömmel shakes with time in Tugendhat vila

by Michal Kašpárek on 11/16/2011

Ernst and Herbert looking into the garden in the mid 1930s.

Ernst and Herbert looking into the garden in the mid 1930s.

German artist Dirk Brömmel mashes up stills from Tugendhats’ family album with the look of their famous villa in the early 21st century. You can see the disturbing ghost-like results at Brno House of Arts until January 29, 2012. Read now →

{ 0 comments }

Urban interventions

“Urban interventions” show a shitload of creativity

June 17, 2011

Dozens of young architects are presenting their mostly low-cost solutions for improving the quality of life in Brno in former prison at Soudní st. in Cejl quarter. The admission-free exhibition shows a total shitload of creativity.

A wooden wall separating the dining room from the rest of the floor

Wall stolen from villa Tugendhat found in canteen

May 15, 2011

According to the website of Czech television, it is quite likely that the original wall will be restored and you may enjoy it next year, when the €6.3M reconstruction finishes.

Špilberk castle

Travel guide: a perfect one day trip to Brno

March 10, 2010

Enjoy Brno in and its sightseeings less than 4 hours. Maps, photos, insider tips.

Tugendhat villa

Tugendhat Villa closed until 2014

January 6, 2010

The best known tourist attraction of Brno, functionalist Tugendhat villa, closed on January 1 and will open again after four years.

Hugo Haas

Ethnic minorities in Brno: Jews

October 15, 2009

History of the Jewish community in Brno, list of famous members, photos of synagogues and links to further sources.

Černá Pole

Neighborhood guide: Černá Pole

October 7, 2009

Černá Pole (”black fields”) neighborhood is a part of Brno-sever district and offers a high quality of living.

The Glass Room

Novel inspired by Villa Tugendhat nominated for Man Booker Prize

August 1, 2009

The Glass Room by Simon Mawer is among the 13 books nominated for Man Booker Prize.