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Writer's pictureLukas Kroulik

Curated by Lukas Kroulik - The Art of Observation, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London

Updated: Nov 13

4th November 2024


Dear Michal Strouhal and Michal Žižlavský,


I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and support in making the Letters from England and the Art of Observation exhibition possible. This unique experience could not have come together without your commitment and vision, and I am truly grateful.


I would also like to extend my warmest thanks to Her Excellency the Ambassador and the entire Czech Embassy team for their invaluable support. It was such a pleasure to meet and collaborate with Diplomat Milan Jakobec, whose insights and enthusiasm added so much to the event.

Lady Sophie Scruton and Lukas Kroulik, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London. Sir Roger Scruton wrote the Foreword to Karel Čapeks's book Letters from England firstly published in Czechoslovakia in 1924.
Dominic Houlder, Lukas Kroulik, Kate Coe, Prof Nigel Nicolson, Brenda Squire, The Deputy Ambassador Michal Strouhal and Glen Peters (L-R), Embassy of the Czech Republic in London.

Presenting my photographic essay alongside the exquisite crystal glass vases designed by Jim Rokos, crafted in Eastern Bohemia, was a thrilling experience. The beautiful and thoughtful introduction provided by the Deputy Ambassador Michal Strouhal made a powerful impact, welcoming esteemed guests from the Royal Academy of Arts, Chelsea Arts Club, London Business School, London College of Fashion, and Regent's University. I hope my work demonstrated how Czech creativity can continue to inspire and captivate British audiences.



Max A Hatter, Veronica Art Curator, Jessica Design Disibility (L-R) with Lukas and his friends, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London

It was a joy to display my work on the "concrete wave", to introduce guests to the remarkable Czech artist Zuzana Dvorská Šípová, and to share Milan Jakobec’s story about the Czech Garden and the sculpture by Václav Vokolek. Through these elements, I felt we connected Czech artists with British artists, art lovers, and collectors, creating a bridge between our creative communities.


Thank you once again for making this all possible. I look forward to future opportunities to celebrate and showcase the vibrant spirit of Czech artistry.


Lukas Kroulik in front of the Czech Garden and the sculpture by Václav Vokolek.

Letters from England and the Art of Observation exhibition video.

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