Krištof Kintera: Out of Power Tower
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Out of Power Tower captures the creation and presentation of an installation made from dead batteries on the theme of Broken Nature at the XXII Triennale in Milan (2019). The publication provides an in-depth insight into the international scientific, technical, philosophical, and artistic context of the project created by Krištof Kintera and his team.
Essays by Iva Knobloch, Milan Guštar, and Miloš Vojtěchovský analyze the conceptual framework of the installation, while Kryštof Doležal, author of the inserted poster and key visual materials, provides visual interpretation and graphic design.
| Concept | Kryštof Doležal, Krištof Kintera |
| Editor | Iva Knobloch |
| Authors | Iva Knobloch; Milan Guštar; Miloš Vojtěchovský |
| Graphic design | Kryštof Doležal |
| Year of issue | 2020 |
| Number of pages | 97 |
| Size | 250 × 200 mm |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | Czech |
| Publisher | Kunsthalle Praha, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague |
Additional parameters
| Category: | Art, photography |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 0.7 kg |
| Categories: | art, photography |
| Products: | books |
| Genre: | art |
| Age: | adults |
| Language: | Czech |
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Krištof Kintera is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Czech art. His work spans sculpture, installation, performance and technologically driven experiments. Often responding to pressing social, ecological and political themes, his pieces are marked by sharp wit, conceptual tension and a distinctive command of materials.
Kintera creates complex objects and installations that operate on both physical and intellectual levels. He frequently incorporates everyday items, electronics and industrial materials, transforming them into unexpected forms that challenge viewers' perceptions. His works provoke emotion and thought, shifting between humour, poetry and critiques of modern civilization.
He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (1992–1999) and completed a prestigious residency at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam (2003–2004). Living and working in Prague, he is represented in numerous public and private collections worldwide.
Kintera’s practice has significantly shaped both the Czech and international art scenes. His installations are celebrated for their ability to capture the tensions of contemporary life while showcasing technical precision and bold imagination.