Explore Zlin in New York Via Travel Exhibition 'ZLiNY'

Czech Center New York Unveils Major Exhibition on Zlin, Czech Republic

NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "ZLiNY," an exhibition
showcasing the historic city of Zlin and its rich legacy of architecture, art,
culture, literature, education, trade and commerce, opens on May 15, 2008, at
the Czech Center New York.
Zlin mayor Irena Ondrova said, "We are thrilled to get out the message to
New Yorkers about our town, and we look forward to welcoming them here as
tourists."
"We are inviting the public not only to visit 'ZLiNY' but also to meet
some of Zlin's most famous people, a rare opportunity in the field of travel
promotion," said Monika Koblerova, director of the Czech Center New York.
Tomas Bata, Chairman of Bata Shoes Limited, said, "We are proud of the
amazing developments in economic activity here."
Highlights of the exhibition programming are:
May 15th through July 31st -- "Fresh Design" (www.fmk.utb.cz), curated by
noted architect Hana Marsikova, features porcelain and glass works, fashion
accessories and video projections created by students from Tomas Bata
University (TBU). Opening reception at the Czech Center New York on May 15th,
at 6:30pm is free and open to the public.
May 19th at 7pm -- World-renowned architect Eva Jiricna (www.ejal.com/)
will give a gallery talk about the last 100 years of stunning architectural
achievements in Zlin. Reception at the Bohemian National Hall is free and open
to the public.
May 20th at 3:30pm -- A special invitation-only presentation on "Doing
Business in Zlin." Organized by the Czech Consulate General New York,
CzechTrade, CzechInvest USA (Bohemian National Hall).
May 20th at 7:30pm -- A gala evening (invitation only) at the Museum of
Arts and Design with Honorary Chair, Ivana Trump, and Honorary Guests, Tomas
Bata, Irena Ondrova, Eva Jiricna in celebration of "ZLiNY," will feature:
-- A special travel presentation on Zlin.
-- Architecture and Fashion, a photography exhibition by Lucie Robinson,
the nation's leading fashion photographer, captured Tatana Kucharova,
Miss World 2006, in a series of 14 evocative images featuring the new
University Center in Zlin.
-- A fashion show by Sarka Siskova,(www.siskova.cz)the remarkable
Zlin-born designer who heads the Studio of Fashion Design at Tomas Bata
University.

This exhibition has been created and sponsored by the Czech Center New
York, in cooperation with Zlin City Hall and Tomas Bata University. It is
supported in part by the Czech Consulate General New York, CzechTrade,
CzechInvest USA, and CzechTourism. For more information on the exhibition and
travel to Zlin, please visit www.czechcenter.com, www.zliny.org
About Czech Center New York (www.czechcenter.com)
The mission of the Czech Center New York, founded in 1995, is to foster
dialogue between the Czech and the American publics, particularly in the areas
of culture, business and tourism.
SOURCE Czech Center New York

Indira Gumarova, +1-917-566-6981, indira.gumarova@gmail.com, or Jan Zahour,
+1-212-288-0830 ext.106, or zahour@czechcenter.com