Prague Journal

Thursday, March 31, 2005.

The Easter markets are still in full swing, perhaps because of the Marathon this Saturday. There are still singers on the stage, mostly children or young adults in costumes, some with instruments, some dancers, mostly singers. The outdoor cafes have expanded, with chairs and tables encroaching on the square.
Eva and I went to see the modern art exhibit at the City Gallery at the “House of the Golden Ring” near the former medieval commercial area “Ungelt,” near the Tyn Cathedral. The gallery is on three levels, with many rooms, in an early gothic building that was built in the 13th century and reconstructed 1609. The entrance portal now has turret steps and beamed ceilings, and there are Renaissance motives on the second floor. Since 1998, this building has held the permanent exhibition of Czech visual art of the 20th century. We didn’t arrive until nearly 5pm, but we were the only ones in the gallery until it closed at 6pm.
We then went to the Book Palace on Wenceslas Square for Mr. Novy’s book signing. I met his editor, the woman who is also editing Martin’s book, for which I am a co-author. The book that I helped write an article for seven gears ago is now in its 3rd edition! It has turned out to be a very good seller.

posted by JWinn @ 8:07 PM