CZThe article discusses ongoing uncertainties surrounding the new director of the National Gallery in Prague. Despite the ministry declaring the selection process as transparent, it has not yet published the members of the selection committee, despite calls from the academic community. The candidates under consideration include Olga Kotková, former head of the Department of Old Masters at the National Gallery Prague, and Marcel Fiser, director of the Gallery of Fine Arts in Český Krumlov. The only confirmed candidate is Aleš Seifert, who withdrew from the competition after advancing to the second round, citing disagreements with the gallery’s direction and lack of support for his proposed changes. Meanwhile, Culture Minister Tomáš Klempíř faced criticism during a folk festival for condemning audience reactions to his speech as drunkenness, leading to widespread backlash. He subsequently canceled a planned press conference to announce the new director. The previous director, Alžbeta Knastová, was dismissed earlier this year amid claims of weak management, though her abrupt removal drew criticism.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the controversy around the selection process for the National Gallery director, including multiple potential candidates and criticisms of both the current and former ministers. It does not overtly favor any particular political stance or ideology, focusing,
