1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT

The book contains personal and artistic reflections on Palach's self-immolation, the crucial year of 1969, the 'normalisation' era, 1989 and after. It also focuses on Sozanský’s relationship with Zoubek, author of Palach’s death mask and tombstone.

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Dec 23, 2015
za Jaru, ktery dela vsechno na posladni chvili a pak čumí
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1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author
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Dec 20, 2015
MONOLOGUES / MONOLOGY
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Dec 15, 2015
1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author
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Dec 10, 2015
1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author
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1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT
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Nov 29, 2015
Reproduction of the pront from MONOLOGUE series
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Nov 26, 2015
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Nov 24, 2015
An invitation to the launch of the book 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT.
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Nov 23, 2015
An invitation to the launch of the book 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT.
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Nov 22, 2015
1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author
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Nov 22, 2015
1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author + DVD The Burning Bush
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Máte můj obdiv.
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1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author + DVD The Burning Bush
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Nov 21, 2015
Není to zas tak často, kdy člověk neváhá. :-)
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Nov 20, 2015
Podporuji - Jde o záslužný projekt. Věřím, že se podaří získat dostatek prostředků pro jeho realizaci. Držím palce.
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Praha, Hlavní město Praha, Česká republika

All or nothing. Project finished on Dec 24, 2015 at 18:33.

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  • sold 10
    An invitation to the launch of the book 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT.

    The gala launch will be held at the National Museum on 19 January 2016, the date of Jan Palach’s death. 
    At this event you will have an opportunity to meet the book’s authors and some eyewitnesses to the events of 1969 in Czechoslovakia. 
    The event will also host the premiere screening of the film OLBRAM ZOUBEK A JIŘÍ SOZANSKÝ O JANU PALACHOVI a DOBA LEDOVÁ/ OLBRAM ZOUBEK AND JIŘÍ SOZANSKÝ ON JAN PALACH and , a recording of a performance that took place at the National Theatre in January 2015The gala launch will be held at the National Museum on 19 January 2016, the date of Jan Palach’s death. 
    At this event you will have an opportunity to meet the book’s authors and some eyewitnesses to the events of 1969 in Czechoslovakia. 
    The event will also host the premiere screening of the film OLBRAM ZOUBEK A JIŘÍ SOZANSKÝ O JANU PALACHOVI a DOBA LEDOVÁ/ OLBRAM ZOUBEK AND JIŘÍ SOZANSKÝ ON JAN PALACH a recording of a performance that took place at the National Theatre in January 2015.
     

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    EUR 7.95
    (CZK 200)
  • sold 2
    MONOLOGUES / MONOLOGY

    This is a Czech-English publication documenting the work of Jíří Sozanský since 1971. The introduction is written by Jiří T. Kotalík. Individual topics covered in the book are accompanied by informed commentary. The conclusion of the book consists of a summary of projects organised by the civic association Symposion and is accompanied by photographs. 

    214 pp. The book is not yet in distribution.

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    EUR 13.91
    (CZK 350)
  • sold 2
    MONOLOGUES/ MONOLOGY , Signed by author

    This is a Czech-English publication documenting the work of Jíří Sozanský since 1971. The introduction is written by Jiří T. Kotalík. Individual topics covered in the book are accompanied by informed commentary. The conclusion of the book consists of a summary of projects organised by the civic association Symposion and is accompanied by photographs. 

    214 pp. The book is not yet in distribution.This is a Czech-English publication documenting the work of Jíří Sozanský since 1971. The introduction is written by Jiří T. Kotalík. Individual topics covered in the book are accompanied by informed commentary. The conclusion of the book consists of a summary of projects organised by the civic association Symposion and is accompanied by photographs. 

    214 pp. The book is not yet in distribution.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 21.86
    (CZK 550)
  • sold 30
    1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT

    This book, which is the one for which donations are being sought, is devoted to personal and artistic reflections on Jan Palach’s protest act of self-immolation. With the help of historians Petr Blažek and Petr Koura, it provides an overview of the critical events of the years 1968 and 1969, the ensuing normalisation era, the political revolution in 1989, and developments up to the present day. For more information about this book, see the Project Description.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 25.83
    (CZK 650)
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    1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author

    This book, which is the one for which donations are being sought, is devoted to personal and artistic reflections on Jan Palach’s protest act of self-immolation. With the help of historians Petr Blažek and Petr Koura, it provides an overview of the critical events of the years 1968 and 1969, the ensuing normalisation era, the political revolution in 1989, and developments up to the present day. For more information about this book, see the Project Description.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 35.76
    (CZK 900)
  • sold 5
    Reproduction of the pront from MONOLOGUE series

    The donor may select a reproduction of 1 print from the MONOLOGY/MONOLOGUE series and it will be signed by the artist. There are four prints to choose from (see the photos) + book 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 THE YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT

    Reward delivery: on address, in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 198.69
    (CZK 5,000)
  • sold 0
    Reproductions of J. Sozanský´s prints from the BIBLE - JOB series

    a/ A copy of the book 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT signed by the author
    b/reproductions of 1 print from the BIBLE - JOB series, chosen by the donor and signed by the artist - see photos

    c/ A DVD copy of the film THE BURNING BUSH directed by Agnieska Holland and produced by HBO Europe (234 minutes)

    Reward delivery: in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 278.16
    (CZK 7,000)
  • sold 7
    Prémium Gift

    This package contains:

    a/ A copy of the book 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT signed by the author
    b/ A DVD copy of the film THE BURNING BUSH directed by Agnieska Holland and produced by HBO Europe (234 minutes) + a publication titled THE BURNING BUSH (145 pp.)
    c/ reproductions of 2 prints from the MONOLOGY/MONOLOGUE series, chosen by the donor and signed by the artist

    Reward delivery: on address, in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 397.38
    (CZK 10,000)
  • remaining 2 from 2
    A meeting with artist Jiří Sozanský in the boxing ring + all the other gifts mentioned.

    Jiří Sozanský has been training in boxing ever since he was a student at the Academy of Fine Art. Each week a number of interesting artists who box as a hobby meet up at Palaestra Club in Prague’s New Town. The group includes sculptors, painters, a poet, a director, and the dramaturge of the National Theatre in Prague. Training takes place every Sunday starting at 5 pm and the donor will be invited to join the group after training in a local restaurant. 

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    EUR 794.75
    (CZK 20,000)
  • remaining 2 from 2
    A meeting with artist Jiří Sozanský in his studio + all the other gifts mentioned.

    A unique opportunity to meet the artist right in his studio and learn about the approach he takes to his creative work. As well as the gifts mentioned above, there will also be an opportunity to obtain other publications not in general distribution the donor may be interested in. 

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 794.75
    (CZK 20,000)
  • remaining 1 from 1
    The project´s General Partner

    The project’s general partner will be invited to the opening of the exhibition 1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, which will be held at the Regional Museum in Litomyšl as part of the Smetana’s Litomyšl Music Festival. The general partner’s name will be printed on invitations, posters, and panels as the general partner of the project + the general partner will receive reproductions of 4 prints + all the other gifts mentioned.  

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    EUR 1,192.13
    (CZK 30,000)
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    1969 ROK ZLOMU/1969 YEAR OF THE BREAKING POINT, signed by author + DVD The Burning Bush

    Jiří Sozanský will sign and dedicate the book to the donor, who will also receive a DVD copy of the film The Burning Bush (Hořící keř), a three-part drama produced by HBO Europe and directed by Agnieska Holland. The DVD includes a section called ‘Film about the Film’, which presents interesting footage from the making of the film.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 59.61
    (CZK 1,500)