Contemporary Czech Art in Berlin w/ Libuše Jarcovjáková, Lucie Černá and Klára Tasovská about photographic series T-Club

In the latest episode of the Contemporary Czech Art in Berlin
podcast, Simona Binko sits down with Czech photographer Libuše
Jarcovjáková, curator Lucie Černá, and film director Klára
Tasovská to discuss the powerful photographic series T-Club,
which captures the underground LGBTQ+ scene in 1980s Prague. The
conversation explores the exhibition’s significance, the success
of the award-winning documentary film, Jarcovjáková’s personal
experiences behind the photos, and the lasting impact of these
images today.


Libuše shares the process behind her intimate portrayal of life
in the T-Club, describing it as a rare moment of freedom amidst a
repressive political landscape. She recounts how, after months of
immersion in the space, she began photographing the vibrant yet
hidden world that existed there. Her work offers a vivid and
emotional snapshot of a marginalized community during a time of
great societal pressure.


Lucie discusses her curatorial approach to the T-Club exhibition
in Berlin, emphasizing the importance of creating a space that
captures the club’s atmosphere and the sense of liberation it
provided. She highlights the success of the project, including
the publication of a book and its continued international
recognition. This success is also due to the documentary film
Noch bin ich nicht, wer ich sein möchte, directed by Klára
Tasovská, which brings Libuše’s photography to life, combining
visual storytelling with Jarcovjáková’s diary entries and
photographs. The film has been well received, not only in German
cinemas but also internationally. It earned several film award
nominations and won the Czech Lion Award for Best documentary
feature and Best film editing.


For those interested in Czech photography, queer history, or the
interplay between personal and political storytelling, this
episode offers a rich and compelling listen. T-Club – Just Like
in Paradise is on view at KVOST until 19. 4. 2025, while
Jarcovjáková’s retrospective at the National Gallery Prague runs
through March. The film Noch bin ich nicht, wer ich sein möchte
is currently screening in German cinemas. Don’t miss this
opportunity to explore the extraordinary work of a photographer
who has fearlessly documented the unseen.