Programme
FALL 2025 OPENING
Alberto Manguel, Radka Denemarková, Daniel Kehlmann, Badiucao, Sofija Andruchovyč, Jemimah Steinfeld, Charms Kids, Gioele Coccia
The opening night of the festival with a performance, debate, and concert.
TESTIMONIES OF LIFE IN THE DPRK 2
Nina Špitálníková
An interview by literary critic Kryštof Eder with Koreanist and writer Nina Špitálníková about the testimonies of people who escaped one of the world's most brutal regimes.
IS CONTEMPORARY CZECH LITERATURE COURAGEOUS?
Hana Blažková, Martin Lukáš, Jan Němec, Blanka Činátlová
The Literary Criticism Prize discussion will attempt to answer the question of whether contemporary Czech prose and poetry really think dangerously and courageously. Literary critics Hana Blažková, Martin Lukáš and Jan Němec will respond. Moderated by Blanka Činátlová.
PROPHET SONG
Paul Lynch
Interview with Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Song. Moderated by Petr Vizina.
PAINTING LITERATURE
Miquel Barceló, Enrique Juncosa, Alberto Manguel
A conversation between artist Miquel Barceló, Enrique Juncosa, and Alberto Manguel. Together, they will discuss the artist's relationship with literature, which is reflected in his works on display at the new exhibition at DOX.
EXHIBITION OPENING: MIQUEL BARCELÓ AND THE WRITTEN WORLDS
Miquel Barceló
Opening of the first-ever presentation of the internationally acclaimed Spanish artist Miquel Barceló in the Czech Republic, focusing on his long and intense relationship with literature.
INNER FREEDOM
A workshop focusing on identity, the influences that shape personality and the emotions that influence decision-making, and the value system that creates our inner world. The programme will include art work alongside artist Kamila Ženaté.
DAVID LYNCH: CATCHING THE BIG FISH
Otto M. Urban, Jiří Vyorálek, Anna Kameníková
A walk through the exhibition Up in Flames with curator Otto M. Urban, featuring autobiographical texts by David Lynch read by Jiří Vyorálek and Anna Kameníková.
WHEN SOMETHING IS MISSING
Dana Lédl
Open workshop with illustrator Dana Lédl. Through creativity, we will explore what a world looks like where we have everything—and yet something is missing.
A TRIBUTE TO DAVID LYNCH
Chrystabell, Otto M. Urban
A conversation with American singer and actress Chrystabell about her musical collaboration with David Lynch. Hosted by Otto M. Urban.
BANNED IN BELARUS
Alhierd Bacharevič, Nikolai Khalezin, Daniella Kaliada
Writer Alhierd Bacharevič will discuss censorship in the arts in Belarus today with playwright and founder of Belarus Free Theatre Nicolai Khalezin. Hosted by Daniella Kaliada.
CHARLIE HEBDO: 10 YEARS AFTER
Gérard Biard, Patrik Ouředník
Writer and translator Patrik Ouředník will discuss questions of free speech vs. self-censorship with the editor-in-chief of Charlie Hebdo, Gérard Biard. Hosted by Guillaume Basset.
WARNING SIGNS
Radka Denemarková, Ilona Németh, Natalia Kaliada
Czech writer Radka Denemarková, Slovak visual artist and curator Ilona Németh, and co-founder of Belarusian Free Theatre Natalia Kaliada will discuss the dangers of the politicisation of culture in Central and Eastern Europe.
THE DIRECTOR
Daniel Kehlmann
How does a free and critical artist become a collaborator of an authoritarian regime? Daniel Kehlmann will present his latest novel about cinematic art, power, beauty, and barbarity, inspired by the life of one of cinema’s greatest directors, G. W. Pabst.
PANZETTI / TICCONI: AeReA
Panzetti / Ticconi
The artistic duo Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi in a stunning physical performance, in which the fragility and fluidity of movement defines space, time, and the struggle for our own selves.
WWW NEUROBEAT
Exceptional concert by WWW Neurobeat, whose music is a unique combination of hip-hop, industrial, electronic, and free composition.
PLEASE FOCUS, HEART OF MINE
A creative writing workshop with Jan Němec.
IN WAR, THE MUSES ARE NOT SILENT
Viktor Pivovarov
Artist Viktor Pivovarov will speak at his current exhibition Metaphysics and Despair at DOX and will also present his first collection of poems.
DIFFERENT WORLDS
An open workshop for the exhibition Orhan Pamuk: The Consolation of Objects.
YOU MUST TAKE PART IN REVOLUTION
Badiucao, Melissa Chan, Kai Strittmatter
Chinese exiled artist Badiucao and American journalist and reporter with Chinese-Taiwanese roots Melissa Chan in conversation with writer and journalist Kai Strittmatter about art, censorship, technology in the hands of authoritarian power, and personal courage.
CARTOGRAPHY OF WAR
Sofia Andrukhovych, Adéla Knapová, Jan Němec
How do lakes, worlds, and cultures disappear, and what remains? Ukrainian writer Sofia Andrukhovych in conversation with journalist and writer Adéla Knapová and writer Jan Němec.
MINOR DETAIL AND PALESTINE
Adania Shibli, Marek Torčík
How does one write about Palestine? Palestinian novelist Adania Shibli will speak with writer Marek Torčík about the possibilities and limits of literary language at a time when freedom of artistic expression is increasingly hindered.
THE ART OF DEFIANCE IN TODAY'S IRAN
Ayat Najafi, Bill Shipsey
Screening of the acclaimed artistic documentary film The Sun Will Rise by Iranian director, screenwriter, and producer Ayat Najafi, followed by a discussion with the author.
THE SPIRIT LAMP
Chrystabell
David Lynch’s long-time muse and collaborator – Chrystabell will be performing a tribute and celebration of the world of David Lynch live at DOX+.
FALL 2025 OPENING
Alberto Manguel, Radka Denemarková, Daniel Kehlmann, Badiucao, Sofija Andruchovyč, Jemimah Steinfeld, Charms Kids, Gioele Coccia
The opening night of the festival with a performance, debate, and concert.
TESTIMONIES OF LIFE IN THE DPRK 2
Nina Špitálníková
An interview by literary critic Kryštof Eder with Koreanist and writer Nina Špitálníková about the testimonies of people who escaped one of the world's most brutal regimes.
IS CONTEMPORARY CZECH LITERATURE COURAGEOUS?
Hana Blažková, Martin Lukáš, Jan Němec, Blanka Činátlová
The Literary Criticism Prize discussion will attempt to answer the question of whether contemporary Czech prose and poetry really think dangerously and courageously. Literary critics Hana Blažková, Martin Lukáš and Jan Němec will respond. Moderated by Blanka Činátlová.
PROPHET SONG
Paul Lynch
Interview with Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Song. Moderated by Petr Vizina.
PAINTING LITERATURE
Miquel Barceló, Enrique Juncosa, Alberto Manguel
A conversation between artist Miquel Barceló, Enrique Juncosa, and Alberto Manguel. Together, they will discuss the artist's relationship with literature, which is reflected in his works on display at the new exhibition at DOX.
EXHIBITION OPENING: MIQUEL BARCELÓ AND THE WRITTEN WORLDS
Miquel Barceló
Opening of the first-ever presentation of the internationally acclaimed Spanish artist Miquel Barceló in the Czech Republic, focusing on his long and intense relationship with literature.
INNER FREEDOM
A workshop focusing on identity, the influences that shape personality and the emotions that influence decision-making, and the value system that creates our inner world. The programme will include art work alongside artist Kamila Ženaté.
DAVID LYNCH: CATCHING THE BIG FISH
Otto M. Urban, Jiří Vyorálek, Anna Kameníková
A walk through the exhibition Up in Flames with curator Otto M. Urban, featuring autobiographical texts by David Lynch read by Jiří Vyorálek and Anna Kameníková.
WHEN SOMETHING IS MISSING
Dana Lédl
Open workshop with illustrator Dana Lédl. Through creativity, we will explore what a world looks like where we have everything—and yet something is missing.
A TRIBUTE TO DAVID LYNCH
Chrystabell, Otto M. Urban
A conversation with American singer and actress Chrystabell about her musical collaboration with David Lynch. Hosted by Otto M. Urban.
BANNED IN BELARUS
Alhierd Bacharevič, Nikolai Khalezin, Daniella Kaliada
Writer Alhierd Bacharevič will discuss censorship in the arts in Belarus today with playwright and founder of Belarus Free Theatre Nicolai Khalezin. Hosted by Daniella Kaliada.
CHARLIE HEBDO: 10 YEARS AFTER
Gérard Biard, Patrik Ouředník
Writer and translator Patrik Ouředník will discuss questions of free speech vs. self-censorship with the editor-in-chief of Charlie Hebdo, Gérard Biard. Hosted by Guillaume Basset.
WARNING SIGNS
Radka Denemarková, Ilona Németh, Natalia Kaliada
Czech writer Radka Denemarková, Slovak visual artist and curator Ilona Németh, and co-founder of Belarusian Free Theatre Natalia Kaliada will discuss the dangers of the politicisation of culture in Central and Eastern Europe.
THE DIRECTOR
Daniel Kehlmann
How does a free and critical artist become a collaborator of an authoritarian regime? Daniel Kehlmann will present his latest novel about cinematic art, power, beauty, and barbarity, inspired by the life of one of cinema’s greatest directors, G. W. Pabst.
PANZETTI / TICCONI: AeReA
Panzetti / Ticconi
The artistic duo Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi in a stunning physical performance, in which the fragility and fluidity of movement defines space, time, and the struggle for our own selves.
WWW NEUROBEAT
Exceptional concert by WWW Neurobeat, whose music is a unique combination of hip-hop, industrial, electronic, and free composition.
PLEASE FOCUS, HEART OF MINE
A creative writing workshop with Jan Němec.
IN WAR, THE MUSES ARE NOT SILENT
Viktor Pivovarov
Artist Viktor Pivovarov will speak at his current exhibition Metaphysics and Despair at DOX and will also present his first collection of poems.
DIFFERENT WORLDS
An open workshop for the exhibition Orhan Pamuk: The Consolation of Objects.
YOU MUST TAKE PART IN REVOLUTION
Badiucao, Melissa Chan, Kai Strittmatter
Chinese exiled artist Badiucao and American journalist and reporter with Chinese-Taiwanese roots Melissa Chan in conversation with writer and journalist Kai Strittmatter about art, censorship, technology in the hands of authoritarian power, and personal courage.
CARTOGRAPHY OF WAR
Sofia Andrukhovych, Adéla Knapová, Jan Němec
How do lakes, worlds, and cultures disappear, and what remains? Ukrainian writer Sofia Andrukhovych in conversation with journalist and writer Adéla Knapová and writer Jan Němec.
MINOR DETAIL AND PALESTINE
Adania Shibli, Marek Torčík
How does one write about Palestine? Palestinian novelist Adania Shibli will speak with writer Marek Torčík about the possibilities and limits of literary language at a time when freedom of artistic expression is increasingly hindered.
THE ART OF DEFIANCE IN TODAY'S IRAN
Ayat Najafi, Bill Shipsey
Screening of the acclaimed artistic documentary film The Sun Will Rise by Iranian director, screenwriter, and producer Ayat Najafi, followed by a discussion with the author.
THE SPIRIT LAMP
Chrystabell
David Lynch’s long-time muse and collaborator – Chrystabell will be performing a tribute and celebration of the world of David Lynch live at DOX+.
Exhibitions on view
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: Útěcha věcí
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
Miquel Barceló and the Written Worlds
The first-ever presentation of the internationally acclaimed Spanish artist Miquel Barceló in the Czech Republic, focusing on his long and intense relationship with literature.
4. 10. 2025–8. 3. 2026
