I'm excited about Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds exhibition; partially because I missed it when it was in Prague, and partially because I'm fascinated by the idea of plastination. The exhibition is as entertaining as it is educational, showing how the human body works and functions in an eye-popping way.
Like most expats, a large amount of Czech history is new to me. I had no idea of the drive and determination that Františka Plamínková had, or of the huge and positive effect she had on the nascent Czechoslovakia. Her work as a feminist is documented in this small but highly valuable exhibition that's running
Touring the world with genuine artifacts and real passenger stories means that the Titanic's memory will continue to live long after we've forgotten James Cameron's 90s blockbuster.
Having a mother whose also a pianist means large chunks of my childhood were accompanied by Clayderman's albums playing in the background. The French virtuoso will return to Prague with a 12-piece string orchestra for his "From Paris with love" tour; also the name of one his best-selling albums.