Not long ago, we would see them on the street, on a bus, sitting on village benches or walking to the church, the víchernice wearing their traditional folk costumes, even on weekdays. Over time, however, these encounters became rare. So, what does víchernice mean? It used to describe a woman who proudly cared about her looks, but who was also industrious and a hard worker. Allegedly, the word víchera is an expression for peasant pride. And as we know now, these women have a good reason to be proud; they kept the heritage of their ancestors alive for us. The exhibition features textiles and folk art from modern Moravian women.
Jan
18
Sat
2020
Jan 18 – Apr 19 all-day
Party in the 21 st Century, an art exhibit celebrating the nearly extinct Slovak
“parta”, opens January 18 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.
The parta is a type of fancy headband that brides often wore on their wedding day. The festive and
ceremonial hair stylings were decorated in designs unique in every region of Slovakia, varying in shapes,
sizes, materials used, ribbons and accessories.
While the tradition of the parta, or party in plural form, has fallen into oblivion, Slovak
photographers Zuzana Sénášiová and Ľubomír Sabo, producing under LSZ Photography brand, art
painter Sarah I. Avni and ethnologist Katarína Chabrečeková, teamed up to bring it back to life. The
result of their three-year project is a collection of artwork that celebrates the nearly extinct “party” and
wreaths from all over Slovakia, presented in a modern art design that combines photography and
painting.
Party in the 21st Century will be on display in the Anderson Gallery through April 19. The exhibit is
sponsored by Western Fraternal Life.
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a museum that celebrates life:
Czech life, Slovak life and American life. The Museum seeks to inspire people from every background to
connect to Czech and Slovak history and culture. Through extraordinary exhibitions and experiences, the
Museum tells stories of freedom and identity, family and community, human rights and dignity
connecting yesterday with today and tomorrow. The Museum honors those who immigrated to America
and worked hard, contributing their skills and vision to the formation of our nation. For more
information, visit www.ncsml.org or call (319) 362-8500.
Feb
27
Thu
2020
Feb 27 – Jun 14 all-day
Sponsored by: Western Fraternal Life
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