Learning
Special discussions with authors and artists aimed at sharing personal stories and workshops designed for school groups, lecturers, teachers, and librarians focus on developing empathy in the digital age. The workshops work with the successful methodology of the international educational project Narrative 4, co-founded by Irish award-winning novelist Colum McCann, the member of the Honorary Board of FALL.
STORY EXCHANGE
Nina Špitálníková
A discussion with journalist, author, and specialist in Korean studies Nina Špitálníková and an immersive workshop using Narrative 4 methodology and visual material from current exhibitions. From 9.30 to 10.30 a discussion and from 10.30 to 12.30 an educational programme.
STORY EXCHANGE
Jan Němec
A discussion with writer, journalist, and columnist Jan Němec and an immersive workshop using Narrative 4 methodology and visual material from current exhibitions. From 9.30 to 10.30 a discussion and from 10.30 to 12.30 an educational programme.
STORY EXCHANGE
Adéla Knapová
A discussion with writer and journalist Adéla Knapová and an immersive workshop using Narrative 4 methodology and visual material from current exhibitions. From 9.30 to 10.30 a discussion and from 10.30 to 12.30 an educational programme.
STORY EXCHANGE
Sofija Andruchovyč
A discussion with writer Sofija Andruchovyč and an immersive workshop using Narrative 4 methodology and visual material from current exhibitions. From 9.30 to 10.30 a discussion and from 10.30 to 12.30 an educational programme.
STORY EXCHANGE
Badiucao & Melissa Chan
A discussion with Chinese exile artist and activist Badiucao and American journalist and reporter with Chinese-Taiwanese roots Melissa Chan and an immersive workshop using Narrative 4 methodology and visual material from current exhibitions. From 9.30 to 10.30 a discussion and from 10.30 to 12.30 an educational programme.
FALL FOR SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONALS
The festival programme includes special student discussions with authors and artists every weekday, with follow-up interactive workshops focused on developing empathy. The workshops are centred around the sharing of personal stories, and they utilise the successful methodology of the international educational project Narrative 4, whose co-founder, Irish writer Colum McCann, is also a member of the honorary board of the FALL festival. As part of its multi-genre programme, DOX expands on the Narrative 4 methodology with connections to the visual arts and literature. The programme for professionals includes presentations and workshops for educators, librarians, and other interested individuals.
DOX & CREATIVE LEARNING
The DOX Centre’s long-term educational concept is based on the idea of an art institution that responds to the themes that shape today’s world. The learning programmes for schools, teachers and other professionals span different artistic fields, themes, and approaches, with the goal of fostering empathy and critical thinking as key capabilities that will help us survive in the 21st century.
DOX’s educational programmes have garnered awards from the professional community. In the scope of its permanent offering of programmes, DOX produces an average of around 600 educational programmes yearly for schools, educators, and families with children.
Exhibitions during the festival
David Lynch: Up in Flames
The exhibition of the American artist David Lynch will present the artistic work of this icon of world cinema for the first time in the Czech Republic.
19. 6. 2025 – 8. 2. 2026
Orhan Pamuk: The Consolation of Objects
The exhibition Consolation of Objects for the first time offers insight into visual, conceptual, and photographic work of Turkish writer and Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk.
21. 11. 2024 – 19. 10. 2025
Metaphysics and Despair
An exhibition of Viktor Pivovarov's latest works, in which the artist shows with insight and humour the anguish through which works of art are often born and what happens when greed, hatred and anger take over.
15. 5. – 5. 10. 2025
Point of View 3: Balance
The third instalment of a long-term project seeks a balance between the organic and technical worlds. The work of Czech and foreign artists reveals the various connections between nature and technology.
11. 4. 2025 – 22. 3. 2026
