UGLY launched: a look back at the exhibition opening at Design Museum Prague

HNUSNÝ — Československý brutalismus 1960–1989

12 September 2026 – 15 January 2027 · Design Museum Prague

Ugly or beautiful? Explore Czechoslovak Brutalism through furniture, lighting and interior objects from 1960–1989. HNUSNÝ at Design Museum Prague is presented in collaboration with Nanovo.

Brutalism up close

Bold forms, glass and metal, and striking lighting designs recall a time when architecture and interiors were conceived as a whole. The exhibition also features salvaged fragments from lost Prague landmarks, including Transgas and the U Zlatého hada café.

Furniture and lighting at the HNUSNÝ exhibition in Design Museum Prague

Photography: terezy.space

Plan your visit

  • Dates: 12 September 2026 – 15 January 2027
  • Opening hours: daily, 10 am–7 pm
  • Address: U Lužického semináře 86/11, Prague 1 – Malá Strana (Lesser Town)
  • Admission: standard CZK 250, reduced CZK 150, family CZK 500 (up to two adults and two children)
  • A coffee is included with every ticket.

A look back at the exhibition opening (in Czech)