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Historický significance of Tadej Pogačar's fifth victory at the Tour de France: Alongside five great champions and the sustainability of professional cycling in the era of climate change
4 Aug
Czech writer Karel Čapek – the story of an (un)ordinary man, writer, and humanist
3 Aug
Jožka Uprka – painter of Moravian Slovakia. He became famous for folk costumes, which he painted his entire life <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Malíř Jožka Uprka" height="427" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painter</figcaption></figure> <p>Jožka Uprka (1861–1940) was a significant Czech painter who became famous mainly for his depictions of Moravian Slovakia folk life. He was born on January 24, 1861, in Kněžduby near Hodonín and died on March 12, 1940, in Hroznová Lhota.</p> <h2>Jožka Uprka – a painter devoted to his homeland</h2> <p>He came from a family with artistic traditions – his brother <strong>František Uprka</strong> was a renowned sculptor. Jožka studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and later continued his studies in Munich and Paris. Despite these international experiences, he remained deeply connected to his Moravian homeland.</p> <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Jožka Uprka - obraz" height="493" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka-obraz.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painting</figcaption></figure> <h2>Folk costumes as a lifelong theme</h2> <p>The central theme of his work was the life of the people of Moravian Slovakia – their <strong>customs, celebrations, pilgrimages, and especially folk costumes</strong>. He painted them with extraordinary precision and love, capturing every detail of embroidery, color combinations, and the way the costumes were worn. His paintings thus became not only artworks but also valuable <strong>ethnographic documents</strong>.</p> <p>Among his most famous works belong depictions of <strong>rides of kings, Shrovetide processions, harvest festivals</strong>, and other folk celebrations. He worked mainly in oil technique, but also created watercolors and drawings.</p> <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Jožka Uprka - malba" height="516" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka-malba.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painting</figcaption></figure> <h2>Legacy and significance</h2> <p>Uprka's work is an important part of Czech art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. He helped establish interest in folk culture at a time when it was gradually disappearing under the influence of modernization. His paintings can be found in many Czech museums and galleries, including the <strong>Moravian Gallery in Brno</strong> and the <strong>Municipal House in Hodonín</strong>.</p> <p>Jožka Uprka remains a symbol of love for Moravian folk traditions and an irreplaceable chronicler of the life that once characterized the villages of Slovácko.</p>
2 Aug
The daughter of a legend is also competing for the Czech Republic at the World Championship. Her father was one of the best players on the planet
2 Aug
The origins of the gallery and picture gallery of Prague Castle in the Czech Republic date back to the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries
1 Aug
Festival Delicacies in the Czech Republic Planned for August 2026
31 Jul
Man does not live by bread alone: Wagner, Bayreuth, and 150 years between music, politics, the Nazi legacy, and historical memory.
28 Jul
Summary of the past 30th week on General News: Friedrich Merz's warning, the change of defense minister in Ukraine, and the visit of the Chairman of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Tomio Okamura, to China (July 20 - July 26, 2026).
27 Jul
Zdeněk Burian was a painter who brought the Stone Age to life. He continues to be recognized and admired worldwide.
26 Jul
Why happy parents are more important than expensive gifts: An insightful guide by psychologist Milan Studnička on raising resilient and happy children in a world full of pressure.
26 Jul
In addition to the "Chinese cooling" effect, European tourists are seeing much more. People suffering from extreme heat are flocking to China, and they're traveling halfway around the world to experience something unprecedented.
26 Jul
Visit by Okamura to China: Re-establishing a severed thread of mutual relations.
26 Jul
A journey through Škoda cars: 10 tips on where to discover Škoda vehicles in museums. Source: https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktuality/vyprava-za-auty-znacky-skoda-10-tipu-na-skodovky-v
25 Jul
Should we pity blind people? Instead of pity, they need effective help.
25 Jul
Althaea officinalis – a medicinal herb that gave its name to marshmallow candies.
24 Jul
Football in the background: How will the 2026 World Cup truly be remembered?
22 Jul
The Bulls on the throne for the second time, a golden era and the spiritual return of the football kingdom
22 Jul
"In principle, they should not carry people, but life is more than just a principle." How agricultural drones from DJI transformed into tools for delivering supplies and rescuing people during the floods in Guangxi.
20 Jul
The revenue of Chinese cinemas in 2026 exceeded 20 billion yuan.
20 Jul
Football, or a grand spectacle? Europe and the United States differ in what they expect from a match.
20 Jul
The wedding of Daria Kasatkina divided the tennis world. The participation of Ukrainian players sparked a heated public debate.
19 Jul
The brilliant artist and Czech painter, Oskar Kokoschka, was truly an artist of the century and at the same time, a rebellious figure in the art world.
19 Jul
Shocking truth about sibling rivalry: Why your older child secretly envies the younger one – expert advice for parents from psychologist Milan Studnička.
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Former world number one tennis player Jana Navrátilová is fed up. She urges for a change in the rules. Wimbledon legends agree.
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