EXHIBITIONS
Check out the current exhibitions where you can view artworks by Jiří Pačinek.
JIŘÍ PAČINEK | SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2007
2007 | Jiří Pačinek & René Roubíček (Prague, Czech Republic) A joint exhibition by Jiří Pačinek and René Roubíček at Jánský vršek in Prague.
2010
4 June – 4 July 2010 | The Best of – Jiří Pačinek (Zwiesel, Germany) A solo exhibition at the Waldmuseum Zwiesel showcased a selection of striking glass objects by Jiří Pačinek. The exhibition was organised as part of a collaboration between the glass-making towns of Nový Bor, Kamenický Šenov, Zwiesel and Frauenau.
17 July – 15 October 2010 | Playing with Glass (Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic) A solo exhibition by Jiří Pačinek at the Sun Gallery, Spa Resort Sanssouci, showcased his distinctive work with hand-formed glass.
2015
2015 | Made in Bor (Prague, Czech Republic) A group exhibition of contemporary Czech glass, at which Jiří Pačinek presented his own original work alongside that of other glass artists.
2016 / 2017
19 November 2016 – 29 January 2017 | Blown-Away: The Allure of Blown Glass Art (Tagaytay, Philippines) The exhibition at the Museo Orlina introduced Jiří Pačinek’s original work to a Filipino audience and was one of his most significant international exhibitions.
2 May – 11 June 2017 | Concerto Glassico (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) A prestigious exhibition of Czech art glass at the Petronas Gallery in the Petronas Twin Towers, at which Jiří Pačinek exhibited his own works.
25 July – 23 October 2017 | České střepy / Bohemian Shards (Prague, Czech Republic) A group exhibition of contemporary Czech glass featuring works by Jiří Pačinek.
2019 / 2020
23 February – 24 May 2019 | The Glass Menagerie (Nový Bor, Czech Republic) A solo exhibition at the Nový Bor Glass Museum focusing on Pačinka’s glass sculptures of animals and fantastical creatures.
10 May 2019 | MERGE (Puerto Galera, Philippines) A group exhibition at the Room Gallery brought together the work of Filipino artists with Jiří Pačinek’s glass sculptures.
18 July – 23 August 2019 | Křišťálová zahrada (Liberec, Czech Republic) An original installation at the historic Kavárna Pošta showcased Pačinka’s world of glass flowers, animals and other objects inspired by nature.
27 September – 20 October 2019 | The Glass Garden (Astana, Kazakhstan) A major solo exhibition at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan showcased Pačinko’s works inspired by flora, fauna and the underwater world.
11 December 2019 – 31 January 2020 | Rhythms of Glass (Prague, Czech Republic) A collaborative project by Jiří Pačinek and Miloš Vacík brought together glass with the worlds of art and music.
since 2020 | The Crystal Church – a permanent exhibition by Jiří Pačinek (Kunratice near Cvikov, Czech Republic) The permanent exhibition in the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross combines historic sacred architecture with Jiří Pačinek’s monumental sculptures, light fittings and installations.
5 February – 1 March 2020 | Crystal Garden (Almaty, Kazakhstan) A continuation of the Kazakh exhibition at the A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts, expanded to include further original works by Pačinka..
2021
20 June – 5 September 2021 | Pačinka’s ‘Aplaus’ (Litomyšl, Czech Republic) A major solo exhibition held across several venues in Litomyšl brought together Pačinka’s glasswork with the town’s historic architecture, gardens and public spaces.
24 September – 23 October 2021 | Crystal Castle (Česká Lípa, Czech Republic) A solo exhibition at Lipý Water Castle showcased dozens of Pačinka’s glass works in the castle’s historic rooms and cellars.
27 November 2021 | Glass nativity scene (Litomyšl, Czech Republic) Jiří Pačinek’s original glass nativity scene has been included in the Advent exhibition of nativity scenes at the Piarist Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross.
2022
17 May – 18 September 2022 | Jiří Pačinek 50 (Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic) A retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery to mark Jiří Pačinek’s 50th birthday.
20 July – 12 August 2022 | Art Diversity / 12th International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts (Shanghai, China) An international exhibition at the Shanghai Art Collection Museum, at which the Czech Republic was also represented by original glass works by Jiří Pačinek.
24 August – 7 September 2022 | NAHUTI: Jiří Pačinek & Bořek Šípek (Liberec, Czech Republic) The exhibition at Kavárna Pošta celebrated the long-standing creative partnership between Jiří Pačinek and Bořek Šípek.
10 September – 29 October 2022 | Glass Art Professionals (Apeldoorn, Netherlands) An international group exhibition of contemporary glass art at ACEC, featuring works by Jiří Pačinek.
2023 | Close to the Stars (Kunratice near Cvikov, Czech Republic) A solo exhibition by Jiří Pačinek at the Crystal Temple.
2023
18 June – 22 September 2023 | AEROFONIA – Smetana’s Artistic Litomyšl (Litomyšl, Czech Republic) Jiří Pačinek’s solo exhibition at A Galerie showcased a unique series of crystal musical instruments – including a trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, French horn and flute. The opening took place on 17 June 2023.
9 June – 3 September 2023 | Sklené podzemí (Prague, Czech Republic) A major solo exhibition in the Gorlice underground hall at Vyšehrad. The monumental glass installations were created in direct dialogue with the historic space.
28 August – 24 September 2023 | Tribute to Glass Onion & Jiří Pačinek (Liberec, Czech Republic) A special exhibition at Kavárna Pošta showcased glass objects linked to the film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and the work of Jiří Pačinek.
18 June – 22 September 2023 | AEROFONIA – Smetana’s Artistic Litomyšl (Litomyšl, Czech Republic) Jiří Pačinek’s solo exhibition at A Galerie showcased a unique series of crystal musical instruments – including a trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, French horn and flute. The opening took place on 17 June 2023.
9 June – 3 September 2023 | Sklené podzemí (Prague, Czech Republic) A major solo exhibition in the Gorlice underground hall at Vyšehrad. The monumental glass installations were created in direct dialogue with the historic space.
28 August – 24 September 2023 | Tribute to Glass Onion & Jiří Pačinek (Liberec, Czech Republic) A special exhibition at Kavárna Pošta showcased glass objects linked to the film *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery* and the work of Jiří Pačinek.
2024
25 November 2023 – 3 January 2024 | Glass Christmas (Prague, Czech Republic) The exhibition at the Bethlehem Chapel showcased Pačinka’s work through the Glass Garden, a large glass nativity scene and other glass installations.
25 May – 1 September 2024 | Jiří Menzel’s Whimsical Journeys and Jiří Pačinek’s Glass Journeys (Kunratice near Cvikov, Czech Republic) Organised in collaboration with Olga Menzelová, this exhibition linked the life and work of Jiří Menzel with Jiří Pačinek’s original glass art.
2024 | Crystal Ocean / The Underwater World (Leerdam, Netherlands) A monumental installation by Jiří Pačinek, inspired by the underwater world and created for the glass sculpture garden in Leerdam.
26–28 September 2024 | FIND – Design Fair Asia (Singapore) An international showcase of Czech design at Marina Bay Sands, which also featured original glass works by Jiří Pačinek.
2025
29 November 2024 – 2 February 2025 | Crystal Garden (Prague, Czech Republic) A monumental exhibition at the Prague Botanical Garden brought together Pačinka’s glass plants, trees, animals and fantastical objects with the living landscape, light and music.
9–12 September 2025 | FIND – Design Fair Asia / Vanda Miss Joaquim (Singapore) To mark the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence, Jiří Pačinek and Singaporean artist Guangjun Kung created a joint glass sculpture inspired by the Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid, Singapore’s national flower. The work, which combines Czech glassmaking craftsmanship with Singaporean artistic tradition, was unveiled at FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025.
2026
28 November 2025 – 15 February 2026 | The Crystal Garden – A Glass Symphony (Prague, Czech Republic) The second edition of this major exhibition at the Prague Botanical Garden has expanded Pačinka’s glass world with new installations, lighting design, a musical narrative by the Prague Philharmonia and audiovisual elements.
14 May 2026 | Pačinek Glass (Los Angeles, USA) At the residence of the Consul General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, Pačinek’s original work was presented to American experts from the fields of design, architecture, luxury retail and the film industry. The presentation also attracted attention due to the connection between Pačinek’s work and the Hollywood film *Glass Onion*.
2 July – 13 September 2026 | Pačinek Glass – Exceptional glass in an exceptional location (Krosno, Poland) The exhibition at the Glass Heritage Centre showcases the work of Jiří Pačinek and Jiří Pačinek Jr. and is the first such comprehensive presentation of the Pačinek Glass studio in Poland.
11–16 September 2026 | Past, Present and Future (Litoměřice, Czech Republic) A solo exhibition by Jiří Pačinek organised to mark the 50th anniversary of the Zahrada Čech festival.








