Tina B. in Prague
Prague is one of the most attractive places to visit in Europe these days, having risen up again recently in the circles of coolness. The hip factor is very high when it comes to talking about Prague, but the city itself is surprisingly unpretentious. But still manages to live up to its reputation, because it is as hip as people say. There is a spectacular scene for arts and culture, making it enormously attractive for young people looking to make something happen in the world. In regards to the rest of the continent, it’s very affordable, which is perhaps one of the main reasons it is thriving culturally. The more you look into it, the more you’ll see that there is more to see. It’s been like that for a long time, as well.
For many decades, there has been a very strong cultural momentum here, decreasing only in times of conflict and crisis, when the artists go underground. There is a strong tradition for the underground here today, and a deep suspicion of anything popular. This makes it refreshingly free of prejudice, and most travelers feel a sense of ease when they visit Prague, Czech Republic. Hotels are plentiful, offering gracious lodgings so that you can rest while you’re having exciting adventures in the city. If you’re here in the fall, you might want to time your stay to coincide with one of the most interesting festivals of contemporary art, not just in Prague, but in the world.
It’s called Tina B., an acronym for This is Not Another Biennale. It’s an apt way of stating some of the sensibilities behind this spectacular event. For three weeks in October, Prague sees a stunning array of new works from all over the world, although this curated festival focuses on the work from Central and Eastern Europe. It takes place in several venues all over the city, and if Prague’s aesthetic of embracing the new while taking the lessons of history into its present appeals to you, then this will get you your fill of radical new art. Or it might just make you hungry to see more, and you’ll have to come back to this amazing city.
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