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Vladimír Franz (born May 25, 1959 in Prague, Czechoslovakia), is a Czech composer, painter,[1] university scholar and occasional journalist,[2][3][4][5] poet and playwright. Since mid-1980s he has composed stage music for more than 150 theatre performances—for many of them he was awarded national-level prizes—he has also composed a symphony, several operas, oratorios, a musical, ballet, as well as film music and music for documentaries and radio plays. His second main area of activities in the field of arts is represented by painting. Since 1991 he has been a lecturer at the Prague's Faculty of Theatre. In 2012 he was also a registered candidate in the 2013 Czech presidential election.[6] The attention of local as well as world media has been attracted to him usually due to his extraordinarily extensive tattoo.

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Vladimír Franz
Born	(1959-05-25) May 25, 1959 (age 63) Prague, Czechoslovakia
Website	vladimirfranz.cz

Biography

Franz was born in Prague. He studied at a gymnasium and later at the Faculty of Law of Charles University (1978–1982). During his studies, he took private lectures in painting, composition, art history and music history.

After his studies, he did not enter legal practice, but instead spent the 1980s in a variety of jobs, including as a high school teacher. In 1981, he co-founded the theatre Kytka, and gradually moved his attention to scenic music.

Since 1991, he has worked as a teacher at the Faculty of Theatre of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. In 2004, he was appointed Professor of Dramatic Arts.[7]

In 2013 he was a candidate in the Czech presidential elections. He placed 5th in the first round with 6.84% (351,916 votes),[8] but did not qualify for the second round.

Tattoos

Vladimír Franz is known also for his extensive tattoos, including facial ones. His unusual appearance attracted the attention of world press during the 2013 presidential election.[9]

In an interview for the TV NOVA, he commented:[10]

The art of tattooing is accompanying mankind since time immemorial. In addition to the original magic and ritual function, it represents also an aesthetic function. Of course – an aesthetic point of view is a matter of each free individual. Tattooing is an expression of free will, not touching the freedom of others. It is an expression of permanent and unchangeable decision to stand up for your opinion, in both good and bad. (...) My tattooing is result of a long-term sophisticated concept, not a sudden emotion.

Awards

Franz is a six-time recipient of the Alfréd Radok Award:[11]

• 1998 – scenic music to the play Bloudění (Jaroslav Durych), directed by J. A. Pitínský, National Theatre, Prague
• 2000 – scenic music to the play Hamlet (William Shakespeare), directed by Vladimír Morávek, Klicperovo divadlo, Hradec Králové
• 2002 – scenic music to the play Marketa Lazarová (Vladislav Vančura), directed by J. A. Pitínský, National Theatre, Prague
• 2005 – scenic music to the play Devotion to the Cross (Pedro Calderón de la Barca), directed by Hana Burešová, Brno City Theatre
• 2006 – scenic music to the play Amphitryon (Molière), directed by Hana Burešová, Brno City Theatre
• 2007 – scenic music to the play Smrt Pavla I., Brno City Theatre

Published works

• Kamenný most – 1997
• Faust – 1998
• Cirkus Humberto – 1998
• Júdit Tractatus Pacis – 1999
• Vladimír Franz pro Národní divadlo – 1999
• Gazdina roba – 2000
• Rút – 2001
• Kruhy do ledu – 2002
• Ha-Hamlet !!! (Shakespearovská svita) – 2005
• Triptych: Smrt Pavla I, Amfitryon, Znamení kříže – 2007

See also

• List of Czech painters

References

External links

• Official website
• Vladimír Franz's Presidential Campaign Website

На других языках

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[de] Vladimír Franz

Vladimír Franz (* 25. Mai 1959 in Prag, Tschechoslowakei) ist ein tschechischer Komponist und Maler. Bekannt ist er auch durch seine Ganzkörper-Tätowierung. Er kandidierte bei der Präsidentschaftswahl in Tschechien 2013.

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- [en] Vladimír Franz

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[es] Vladimír Franz

Vladimir Franz (Praga, 25 de mayo de 1959) es un artista, compositor, abogado y político checo. En 1982 terminó la licenciatura de derecho en la Universidad Carolina, pero decidió no dedicarse a esta profesión. Empezó a dedicarse a las artes. Hoy es profesor en la Facultad de Teatro en AMU, en la cual posee una intachable reputación profesional.

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[fr] Vladimír Franz

Vladimír Franz, né le 25 mai 1959 à Prague, est un compositeur et artiste tchèque. Il est candidat à l'élection présidentielle tchèque de 2013 en tant qu'indépendant.

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[ru] Франц, Владимир

Владимир Франц (чеш. Vladimír Franz, род. 25 мая 1959 (1959-05-25), Прага, Чехословакия) — чешский художник, композитор, преподаватель Пражской академии искусств, публицист[1]. Зарегистрированный кандидат президентских выборов в Чехии в 2013 году[2][3][4].

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