ART BEHIND THE GLASS

Behind every Pigmentarium fragrance lies a story. Sometimes it begins as a fleeting daydream, other times it’s an idea so vivid we’re compelled to pour it into a bottle. In the case of our newest perfume, Brutal, the rich visual aesthetics of the 1970s and ’80s served as powerful inspiration. Over a year of exploring the era’s artistic, architectural, and olfactory motifs naturally led to the creation of ART BEHIND THE GLASS — a creative extension of the Brutal fragrance launch. With this project, we wanted to anchor the imagination sparked by Brutal in tangible artistic and architectural surroundings. Once again — and with love — we turned to the world of art, but this time also to architecture. We invited our key retail partners to take part, and for one month, their windows on busy city streets have been transformed into gallery spaces in their own right.

Three sculptors, seven window displays turned exhibition spaces, across three cities — accompanied by a guide to the most iconic landmarks of Brutalist architecture.

To complete the vision of the Brutalist world, the project is accompanied by a map highlighting iconic local buildings. In collaboration with Matouš Pudil and his respected platform @PRGbrut, we created a curated guide that, alongside texts dedicated to the featured works and artists, leads you through key architectural landmarks in Prague, Brno, and Bratislava.

*yellow pins — art installations displayed in store windows
*green pins — A curated selection of significant Brutalist architecture

TEREZA ŠTĚTINOVÁ
(1987)

A sculptor whose unique approach to materials and form brings a fresh perspective to Czech sculpture, blending traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility. A graduate of photography at Prague’s FAMU, Tereza has collaborated with Pigmentarium over the years, and her work continues to inspire us. Her unmistakable aesthetic resonates most deeply with the fragrance Genesis. An increasingly sought-after and respected artist, she made her name through minimalist stone sculptures, yet her material collages, use of polychromy, and stylized figurative work also draw wide acclaim. Among her most recent and significant public works are the commemorative plaques of Jan Palach and Josef Toufar in Prague 2. The works selected for the ART BEHIND THE GLASS project are „Wave" and „Head“.

Tereza Štětinová
WAVE
white marble
displayed in the window of Artisème, Rybná 26, Prague 1
(private collection)

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Tereza Štětinová
HEAD
serpentine
displayed in the window of Myskino, Nerudova 27, Prague 1
(private collection)

EMA KISSOVÁ
(2003)

A graduate of the School of Applied Arts in Bratislava and currently a student in the Figurative Sculpture Studio led by Vojtěch Míča at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. Her delicate approach to stone — which she perceives as a living, ever-changing organism — gives rise to gentle, emotionally soft forms that stand in striking contrast to the hard, cold, and unyielding nature of the material. Perfect examples of Ema’s work— where stone is transformed to the point that you expect softness at the touch—include the sculptures selected for ART BEHIND THE GLASS: Dialóg (2024) and the recent Gaia (2025).

Ema Kissová
DIALÓG
two communicating solitaires made of andesite (black sculpture) and rhyolite (pink sculpture)
displayed in the window of Myskino, Vinohradská 24, Prague 2
(available for purchase)

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Ema Kissová
GAIA
green serpentine
displayed in the window of Byssine, Pernerova 136/45, Prague 7
(available for purchase)

PAVLÍNA KVITA
(1989)

A graduate of the Sculpture Studio led by Lukáš Rittstein at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, Pavlína Kvita works primarily within the framework of freestanding sculpture. The plinth, often overlooked, plays an integral role in her creations and has become a signature element of her visual language. The two works selected for ART BEHIND THE GLASS — "White Amphora" and "Aiming" — are both accompanied by sculptural stands, further emphasizing her approach. Kvita’s themes frequently revolve around animal forms and fragmented torsos, expressed through flowing, refined lines. Her chosen materials — concrete and artificial stone — have become emblematic of her work. Cast in liquid form into moulds based on her original models, they define the tactile and visual essence of her sculptures. Pavlína Kvita currently works out of the PRÁM studio in Prague.

Pavlína Kvita
WHITE AMPHORA
polished artificial stone, steel
displayed in the window of Vavavoom, Radnická 9, Brno
the work is complemented by a multi-tiered pedestal measuring one metre in height
(available for purchase)

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Pavlína Kvita
AIMING
fibreglass concrete
displayed in the window of Myskino, Dušní 10, Prague 1
(available for purchase)

ASKOLD ŽÁČKO
(1946–1997)

A Slovak glass artist and educator whose work has left a significant mark on both Czechoslovak and Slovak glassmaking. His creative range is broad—spanning from glass sculptures and drinkware design to architectural commissions. Žáček’s work is distinguished by the interplay of geometric forms with a strong emphasis on light and the transparency of glass. Particularly notable is his contribution to architecture—his stained glass, light installations, and other elements can be found in numerous public spaces, including the central chandelier in the assembly hall of the National Council of the Slovak Republic.

Askold Žáčko
FIGURE II
composed fused and cut glass, metal
displayed in the window of Renesancia, Námestie SNP, Bratislava
(private collection)

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Askold Žáčko
HEAD WITH RED TONGUE
composed fused and cut glass, metal
displayed in the window of Renesancia, Námestie SNP, Bratislava
(private collection)

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Askold Žáčko
SUPRISED II
composed fused and cut glass, metal
displayed in the window of Renesancia, Námestie SNP, Bratislava
(private collection)