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Milan Knížák death and state funeral

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Milan Knížák, the celebrated Czech avant‑garde artist, died on 26 July 2026 at age 86. He had been a key figure in the Czech underground, directed the National Gallery in Prague and served as rector of the Academy of Fine Arts. Earlier this month the government announced a state funeral with official honours; the ceremony is scheduled for the first Friday of August in Prague and will include the presentation of state decorations. Tributes poured in from cultural figures and former president Václav Klaus, who described Knížák as a unique, irreplaceable voice in public debate. Knížák’s career spanned painting, sculpture, performance, writing and music, and he was known for outspoken, often provocative views and an early imprisonment as a political dissident. A major retrospective of his work is planned for later in the year in Brno, highlighting the breadth of his legacy and his lasting influence on Czech contemporary art. ~~Reports~~ A report published on 28 July 2026 reiterated these details, confirming the funeral date and the forthcoming Brno exhibition, and quoted Klaus again emphasizing Knížák’s irreplaceable role in public discourse.

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