We celebrated Vaclav Havel by remembering his writings, watching the two short plays that Samuel Beckett and Havel wrote for each other, admiring the tapestry Flying Man by Peter Sis, singing along with Czech songwriter Jaroslav Hutka Havlicku, Havle and Coney Island Gospel Singers Oh Happy Day. [metaslider id=2848]
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the inaugural Award for a Courageous Writer at Risk to the Burmese writer and activist Ma Thida by Professor Timothy Garton Ash. [metaslider id=2846]
Unveiling of Ateliers Pinton tapestry in memory of Vaclav Havel designed by Peter Sis, commissioned by Art for Amnesty and supported by Karel Janecek and Libor Winkler.
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The tapestry is on view till October 31
Venue: BBLA Library at Bohemian National Hall
Exhibition: “From Dissident to President”
The Vaclav Havel Center (VHC), in collaboration with the Czech Center New York and the Václav Havel Library in Prague, warmly invited guests to the
BRIDGE FOR HOPE, BBLA & VHC 2024 GALA
‘Bridge for Hope’ was nothing short of extraordinary—a night filled with remarkable individuals and their powerful speeches. We are beyond grateful to our winners and
Save the Date: BRIDGE FOR HOPE, BBLA & VHC 2024 Annual Gala
SAVE THE DATE for a festive celebration of Vaclav Havel’s legacy and the vibrant Czech and Slovak presence in New York. Join us in honoring, among