TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 | 7–9 PM: Czech Center Museum Houston presents “Identity: A Czech Graphic Design Love Story at River Oaks Theatre. Auctioneer and collector Nicholas Lowry travels across the Czech Republic exploring the designers, artists, and visual culture that have shaped Czech identity. Tickets $18.30.

WoLowry’s journey across the Czech Republic takes him to iconic landmarks of graphic design, including Zlín, Litomyšl, Brno, and Plzeň. Here, he delves into the works of Tomáš Baťa, Josef Váchal, Alfons Mucha, Ladislav Sutnar, and even the famed Plzeň beer. The quirky guide in a tartan suit also ventures to South Moravia to examine the aesthetics of wine labels, embarks on a hiking trip along the marked trails of the Czech Tourist Club, and encounters the contemporary generation of designers, such as Petr Babák, Martin Pecina, and Aleš Najbrt. Through uncovering Czech identity, Nicholas also gains a deeper connection to his own roots—his great-uncle founded the Primeros factory in Prague, which played a significant role in the history of Czech graphic design.