Czech Center New York prepares an exhibition by the internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker Peter Sís. The exhibition is based on Peter Sís award-winning book, “The Wall: Growing Up Behind The Iron Curtain”.
The Exhibition features series of original illustrations for the book The Wall and the unique documentary itinerant exhibition project The Wall a bearing testimony to Peter Sís life experience in Prague, Czechoslovakia during communism. The installation consists of replications of red street noticeboards used for propaganda of the communist party before 1989. They contain original drawings, photographs, and objects made by the artist and director Peter Sís as well as authentic artifacts from the period 50s to 80s.
Tue, Wed & Thu 1pm - 6pm
Czech Center New York
Bohemian National Hall
321 E 73rd Street
New York, NY
40.7691189, -73.9565469
Peter Sis — The Wall, How I Grew Up Behind The Iron Curtain
