Malina Frank 1912–1981

Kinetic object/variable

mixed media, paper, 27,8 × 24,9 cm
Frank J. Malina has combined in his life the careers of scientist, rocket engineer, inventor and distinguished artist who was one of the pioneers of kineticism, a new postwar artistic trend in Europe and America. In 1953, Malina, an American with Czech roots, left the scientific work for UNESCO and devoted himself primarily to his artistic work. In his work, he combined science and technology with art and managed to his knowledge of physics and science principles and technological processes to create plastic luminous kinetic objects and installations that represented entirely new new possibilities for artistic creation. He used optical effects, mirrors, electric light, motors, sound and a range of other innovative materials, that influenced generations of artists and their approach to art. of art making. F. J. Malina's work has been exhibited around the world and is part of Tomáš Kučera is a Czech designer and glass artist. He was born into glassmaking family in Vysočina. After his education at SUŠG in Jihlava, he became a graphic designer. and product design at Scholastika College of Higher Education, he continued his studies in glass at Academy of Arts and Crafts in Prague in a studio under the guidance of Rony Plesl. At the same time, he is also studying an apprenticeship in glassmaking at the academy in Světlá nad Sázavou and also works for the DECHEM studio. Outside his design work, he works freelance in a studio focused on on fused glass sculpture near Světlá nad Sázavou. In her work she often deals with various processes and ritual principles aimed at strong awareness. In 2021 he was awarded the Czech Design Award.