Established in 2009, the Stanislav Libenský Award is an international competition and exhibition showcasing exceptional talent in contemporary glass, organized by the Prague Gallery of Czech Glass.
Winner of the Stanislav Libenský Award 2025
Josefína Váchová, Czech Republic
Bilancio
Bilancio
Josefína Váchová is a glass designer and a 2025 Master’s graduate from the Technical University of Liberec.
Awarded the Master of Crystal Prize in 2023, she has presented work at the International Glass Symposium (IGS), PechaKucha Night, and the Glass Museum in Nový Bor. Josefína is currently establishing an independent practice focused on spatial installations and innovative material combinations.
Timeline of The Stanislav Libenský Award 2026
Pre-registration
January 1st
Call for Entry
May 1st
Application Deadline
August 31st
Preselection
September 15th
The international jury reviews all submissions and selects 50 finalists who will exhibit at Clam-Gallas Palace in Prague.
Opening and Ceremony
November 30th
The exhibition officially opens and the winners of the competition are announced during the gala ceremony evening.
Exhibition
December 1st - January 31st
The finalists’ works are presented in a public exhibition at Clam-Gallas Palace in Prague.
Jury 2025
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Stanislav Libenský Award Past Winners
2025
Josefína Váchová
Bilancio
2024
Wai Tung Jocelyn Chan
Wai Tung Jocelyn Chan
The Melody of Memories
The Melody of Memories
2023
Ondřej Kábele
Ondřej Kábele
Unreality
Unreality
Stanislav Libenský & Jaroslava Brychtová
Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová were pioneering figures of modern glass art and among the most influential artists in the history of Czech studio glass. Through their unique collaboration—Libenský as an artist and designer and Brychtová as a sculptor and master of glass casting—they transformed glass into a powerful medium of contemporary sculpture.
Beginning in the 1950s, their work pushed the boundaries of what glass could be, combining monumental form, light, color, and architecture. Their sculptures are represented in major museum collections around the world and have shaped generations of glass artists.
The Stanislav Libenský Award honors their legacy by supporting emerging artists and celebrating innovation in contemporary glass.
Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová were pioneering figures of modern glass art and among the most influential artists in the history of Czech studio glass. Through their unique collaboration—Libenský as an artist and designer and Brychtová as a sculptor and master of glass casting—they transformed glass into a powerful medium of contemporary sculpture.
Beginning in the 1950s, their work pushed the boundaries of what glass could be, combining monumental form, light, color, and architecture. Their sculptures are represented in major museum collections around the world and have shaped generations of glass artists.
The Stanislav Libenský Award honors their legacy by supporting emerging artists and celebrating innovation in contemporary glass.
Acknowledgements
The Prague Gallery of Czech Glass organizes the exhibition with the Prague Museum.
Patrons Club Members
Richard Morávek
Juraj Surovič
