The Architect František Kalivoda (1913-1971) ranked amongst the most remarkable figures of Brno culture in the 1930s-1960s. Part of his legacy is stored in the Brno City Museum. His interest in publishing an extensive monograph with the participation of both domestic and foreign specialists can be seen from the systematically accumulated, and during Kalivoda's lifetime, perfectly sorted documentation concerning Villa Tugendhat (at present, unfortunately, in a fragmentary state) as well as from other indications. Kalivoda was ideal for the job not only due to his specialized knowledge in the area of architecture but also thanks to his remarkable personal contacts as well as his own excellent typographical invention. He was able to implement and realize wonderful projects in various areas of culture, from the publications Brno, the Aroma of One City (1959) and Brno, A City of Labour and Progress (1966) to the organising of international events dedicated to Brno figures such as Viktor Kaplan or Adolf Loos.
Simultaneous events
1963 Villa Tugendhat as a Protected Monument
The first attempts at preservation and meaningful use of one of the most celebrated villa structures in the world date from the beginning of the 1960s. The first important step took place on 6th of December... read more
1963 Political Liberalization
The political and social conditions in Czechoslovakia began to liberalize from the beginning of the 1960s. These tendencies were positively manifested primarily in the areas of culture, specifically in... read more