The Friends have been supporting a suitable future for the birthplace of Jan Zrzavý (1890 - 1977), a well-known Czech artist. A regional politician, Martin Kukla, the Sheriff of the Vysočina Region, came to see the house last week and learn about its history. The Sheriff, was astonished to read about our past coverage of the campaign to preserve the house in The Friends' 'Newsletter'.
Ladislav Langpaul, left, with Martin Kukla, the Sheriff of the Vysočina Region, who came to see the house and learn about its history. The Sheriff was astonished to read about our past coverage of the campaign in The Friends' Newsletter.
Jan Zrzavý was a great friend of the world-famous Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů. The campaign group now has the assistance of a prominent musician and Martinů specialist, the cellist Petr Nouzovský, who will organise and play concerts for the cause and help fundraising towards the goal of a museum illustrating Zrzavý's life.
Image from left to right, Ladislav Langpaul, Mgr. Milena Hodbodová (Chair of the Campaign for the Birthplace of Jan Zrzavy), Martin Kukla, (Sheriff of the Vysočina Region)
Images © A. Douchová