Richard Kliment
Free creative work > painting, post-conceptual art, curator ofexhibitions
“Natural abstraction” breathes with light and air. Featherylayers of pink, blue, and white drift across the surface likeblossom and mist, creating a gentle diagonal flow that guidesthe eye. The limited palette is used with confidence; translucent layering and soft texture build depth while keepingthe image luminous. Conceptually, the work translates natureinto sensation rather than depiction, which feels fresh and poetic. What works particularly well is the mood and rhythm: the brushwork is delicate yet energetic, giving the piece a calmpresence that still feels alive and growing.
Studio in Prague's Vinohrady district and in the Vysočina region / Czech Republic, EU
*1972 in Havlíčkův Brod
https://richard_kliment.wbs.cz
Since 2025 - Listed in the Register of Artists of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic
2023–25 - Co-curator of the Fotorenesance Gallery, Prague 3
2022 - Portfolio: Fotoabum – The Artist’s Monograph / published as a traditional book
(Fotorenesance, 2022), an e-book (TZ-one, 2023), and on a USB flash drive
(Culturecross, 2023). All editions includeCzech-English text
2019 - Illustrations in a 9th-grade elementary school reader, Fraus publishing house
Since 2018 - Regular participation in Art Prague Fair (Iva Nesvadbová)
Since 2015 - Member of the Society for Aesthetics at theCzech Academy of Sciences
Since 2014 - Regular and successful participation in auctionsfor the Konto Bariéry fund of
the Charter 77 Foundation
2013 - Honorable Mention from "Media in Aid ofMonuments" campaign
(Czech Journalists’ Syndicate, Pro Bohemia Foundation)
2007–09 - Curator of exhibitions at the Parukářka FalloutShelter Club, Žižkov / Prague 3
Since 2002 - Curator of the Culturecross art projects
2000–08 - Partner and curator at the Krásova 37 Gallery, Prague 6 and Prague 3
Education:
2021–23 Rudolfine Academy, accredited program of theAssociation of Antique Dealers of
the Czech Republic, Prague
1990–95 Department of Aesthetics, Faculty of Philosophy, Charles University, Prague
1986–90 Dr. Aleš Hrdlička High School, Humpolec
Solo Exhibitions (selection):
2026 - Gallery Jaskmanický, Prague 1
2025 - Veleslavín Castle / with Marcela Fish, Prague 6
2024 - Fotorenesance Gallery, Prague 3
2023 - Kamzík, Prague 1
2023 - Dr. Aleš Hrdlička Museum, Humpolec
2022 - Art Mozaika Gallery, Prague 1
2020 - Chotěšov Monastery
2019 - Hus Congregation Church in Vršovice, Prague 10
2016 - Koníček / The Havel Family’s Private Club in Lucerna, Prague 1
2013 - Žižkov TV Tower / joint opening with R. Kolář and P. Dvořák, Prague 3
2012 - DO/OKA Gallery, storefront windows of the Institute of Art History of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague 1
2012 - Municipal Theater in Mariánské Lázně / together with Jarmila Krynická
2011 - Association of Czech Visual Artists Gallery, Prague 3
2007 - Lipnice nad Sázavou Castle
2007 - Parukářka Fallout Shelter, Prague 3
2003 - Štáflova Cottage, Havlíčkův Brod
2002 - Šlechtovka Cultural Enclave, Prague 7
1998 - Rosa Eco-Center / joint opening with J. Hansen, J. Boková, and E. Klimtová, Prague 8
Group Exhibitions / Selection:
2026 - ArtExpo 2026, represented by Artboxy, Carrousel duLouvre, Paris
2026 - Art Prague Fair, represented by Culturecross, Mánes, Prague 1
2025 - Konto Bariéry Pre-Auction Exhibition, Karolinum, Prague 1
2024 - Art Prague Fair, represented by Culturecross, Clam–Gallas Palace, Prague 1
2022 - Lugnasadh Association Exhibition, Lapidárium Gallery, Prague 1
2022 - Pre-auction exhibition, INI Project, Prague 3
2021 - Pel Mel, Kamzík, Prague 1
2020 - Fotorenesance Studio, Topič Salon, Prague 1
2018 - The Kamil Lhoták Society, Gallery 1, Prague 1
2017 - Pre-auction exhibition at Dolmen Gallery, Prague 1
2015 - SVČR Exhibition as part of Pilsen - European Capitalof Culture, Mázhaus at City Hall
2014 - Konto Bariéry Pre-Auction Exhibition, NationalGallery Exhibition Palace, Prague 7
2014 - Kolben – Daněk Salon, Pragovka Studios, Prague 9
2014 - BWA Gallery, Jelení Hora, Poland
2008 - Žižkov Art Salon, Atrium Gallery, Prague 3
2007 - Space Reality, Prague 10
2004 - Nábřeží Gallery, Prague 5
Published Works:
2025 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Talent for Art, Prague
2024 - Blondie / An Extraordinary Talent in the Kitchen, Culturecross, Prague
2023 - The Collectible Potential of Václav Hejna, Rudolfina Academy, Prague (thesis)
2022 - Portfolio "Fotoabum - The Artist’s Monograph" - published as a traditional book (Fotorenesance, 2022), an e-book (TZ-one, 2023), and on a flash drive (Culturecross, 2023)
2016 - Monkeys in Paradise / A collage of texts dedicated to František Kupka, Culturecross, Prague