Art-Making in Prague's Creative Studios

You’ve spent days gaping wide-eyed at the stunning landscape of Prague. Alongside architectural gems from the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque eras is modern-day street art, creating a cityscape pulsing with creative energy from the past and present. Now, in a unique art commune near the city center, you join a hands-on workshop where, spray can in hand, you learn stenciling, layering, and the precision that street art demands. 

You dive into the complexity of scaling designs and working on building-sized canvases. Alongside your fellow Global Navigators, you engage with the artists-in-residence, exploring how street art evolved from an underground form to a globally recognized medium. Today, metropolises worldwide are painted with commissioned murals, the artists receiving top recognition. Through its transformation, street art has maintained its messaging power, commenting on crucial social, historical, and environmental issues that resonate within their local communities. 

With a new medium added to your artistic repertoire, you leave inspired by street art’s power to beautify public spaces and spark meaningful change.

You step into a world of complete darkness, where the bustling Prague around you fades into an experience that transforms your senses. Guided by blind or partially sighted people, you explore a cozy living room, a lively street, and the aromatic spices in a restaurant. With sight removed, your other senses come alive, revealing a profound new way of perceiving the world around you. 

You feel your way through each setting, relying on touch, scent, sound—and the stabilizing arm of a fellow Global Navigator. Totally out of your element, you giggle as you literally lean on each other, bonding over the shared experience that brings forth powerful reflections. 

Leaving the exhibition, you feel a new compassion and empathy for those who live without sight. Inspired by the experience, you begin to see art—and your role as an artist—in a broader light, imagining ways to make your work accessible to all. This newfound perspective could shape your future projects, guiding you toward a path in art that champions inclusivity and a deeper connection with diverse audiences.