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Slovak Cultural Struggle Sparks Protests and Resignations

2/13/2026

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The Prague exhibition "Free National Gallery – Description of a Struggle" highlights Slovakia's cultural conflict under Robert Fico's government after late-2023 return.
Alexandra Kusa was dismissed as head of the Slovak National Gallery.
The new Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova aims to promote traditional Slovak values.
The shift triggered resignations and protests by artists.
The exhibition warns Czechia about parallel changes and potential impacts on public media and culture.

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The Prague exhibition "Free National Gallery – Description of a Struggle" highlights Slovakia's cultural conflict under Robert Fico's government after late-2023 return.
Alexandra Kusa was dismissed as head of the Slovak National Gallery.
The new Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova aims to promote traditional Slovak values.
The shift triggered resignations and protests by artists.
The exhibition warns Czechia about parallel changes and potential impacts on public media and culture.