Telegraph Gallery enters 2026 with a programme that further develops a dialogue between local and international art contexts. The forthcoming season will present four major exhibition projects. The season opens with the exhibition Behind the Counter, launched in November 2025, featuring the work of three artists – Adéla Janská, Paulina Olowska and Caroline Walker. Focusing on diverse interpretations of femininity, the exhibition explores both the literal and symbolic presence of women in the public space. Behind the Counter will remain on view until February 2026.
The spring exhibition project is curated by British curator Jane Neal, who returns to Telegraph Gallery for a third collaboration. Following her previous projects, German Painting Now (2021) and New Positions in British Painting (2023), Neal now turns her attention to contemporary figurative painting from Romania, with a particular focus on the region of Transylvania. Her curatorial selection introduces a generation of painters whose work draws on local traditions while also reflecting the realities of post-socialist Central Europe. A strong emphasis on narrative and personal perspective runs through the exhibition. Neal brings to Olomouc an exceptional overview of one of Europe’s most dynamic painting scenes, offering visitors the opportunity to broaden both their cultural and geographical horizons.
In June, Telegraph Gallery will present the fifth thematic selection from the Robert Runták Collection, entitled Signal V. This time, curator Jan Kudrna focuses on objects and spatial installations. The exhibition brings together works by artists of different generations who explore diverse approaches to objects, ranging from subtle sculptural forms to monumental spatial structures. The project offers a fresh perspective on one of the largest and most comprehensive private collections of contemporary art in the Czech Republic. Artists featured include Maria Bartuszová, Jiří Příhoda, Milena Dopitová, Krištof Kintera and many others.
From October, the gallery will host an exhibition by Swedish-born artist Anna Uddenberg, one of the most prominent figures on the contemporary European art scene, represented by the prestigious Berlin-based gallery Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler. Uddenberg works with fragments of car constructions, furniture and sports equipment, transforming them into striking sculptural objects. Her works draw inspiration from design and fashion and are often complemented by performative interventions. At Telegraph Gallery, she will present a site-specific installation, marking her first solo exhibition in the Czech Republic.
In 2026, Telegraph Gallery will also continue its residency programme, which provides participating artists with space for production while serving as an important platform for exchange, international networking and collaboration. Artists in residence are encouraged to create, experiment and present their work to the public through regular Open Studio events. Residents in the coming year will include Karíma Al-Mukhtarová and Lukáš Machalický from the Czech Republic, as well as Maja Babič Košir, Nevena Aleksovski and Ivana Bajec, represented by Ravnikar Gallery in Ljubljana. Further residents include Laurentiu Zbircea from Romania and Agnieszka Szostek from Poland. Each brings a distinct approach to contemporary visual art, ranging from painting, drawing and photography to installation, intermedia and experimental practices.
Alongside the main exhibitions, Telegraph Gallery will offer a rich supporting programme. The Collecting Contemporary Art discussion series will continue, focusing on the role of private collections, alongside guided tours, lectures and artist presentations. The 2026 programme will also include thematic workshops, performances and video art screenings. Through this diverse range of activities, Telegraph Gallery continues to affirm its role as an open platform for contemporary art, connecting Czech and international artists and fostering a vibrant space for dialogue and exchange in Olomouc.
