Who we are
Through the lens of contemporary art, safespaces.art cultivates spaces of reflection, expression, and social impact—from the Czech Republic to the world.
Team
Valentine Svihalek
American & Belgian Founder & Director
Based In Brno
Andrea Ehret
Slovak Co-Director
Based In Prague
Klara Siska
Czech Co-Director
Based In Brno
Ivana Dostálová
Creative Partner
Based In Prague
Radka Zahradníková
Art Curator
Based In Prague
Hana Němečková
Photographer
Based In Brno
What we do
Excellence in art with purpose: presenting works that empower artists, facilitate dialogue, and drive social impact through conceptually guided, research-informed practices.
We prioritize innovative, cross-disciplinary projects that incorporate participatory elements through exhibitions, installations, and immersive experiences, facilitating meaningful engagement between artists, audiences, and communities. These projects integrate strategies informed by psychological and neurobiological research, tailored to each artistic concept.
Our programs showcase original artworks by purpose-driven artists, with a portion of proceeds supporting initiatives such as Rosa Centrum pro ženy and our projects.
Our mission
We believe art transcends the visible, creating experiences that engage participants and facilitate reflection and action that resonate beyond the gallery.
Through collaborations, exhibitions, and accompanying experiential programs—including Švihalek and Dostalová’s ongoing development of the “invisible veil,” a subtle framework drawing on psychodynamic and neurobiological research-based methods—we invite audiences into layered, multimodal encounters that deepen awareness, spark dialogue, and generate meaningful social impact.
These experiences situate art as a conduit for societal insight, facilitating connection that begins with each participant.
Collaborating with an incredible community of contributing visual and performing artists from the international Art Connect Society z.s.
Are you a visual or performing artist seeking to elevate your community? Do you connect with our mission? Join our exhibitions, workshops, podcast, and much more!
In keeping with our mission, a minimum of 10% of artwork sales are donated to Rosa Centrum Pro Zeny supporting women victims of domestic violence in the Czech Republic.
Who we’ve worked with
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Interested in working together? We can’t wait to hear from you!