捷克的玻璃產業、工藝與藝術享譽全球。捷克玻璃匠不僅幾乎能製作出各式玻璃產品，更以不 斷推出有別於其他競爭對手的創新製品聞名。因此，本展覽呈現了捷克自古至今對全球玻璃工藝 的重要創新貢獻。展覽的「起源（ORIGINS）」區域 聚焦於歷久不衰的經典作品，而「新世紀（NEW ERA）」區則涵蓋近三十年間的最新成果與突破。 展品皆搭配兩項標語：「革新（GAME CHANGER） 」與「突破（BREAKTHROUGH）」，以彰顯其對全 球產業可能產生的深遠影響。本展覽所呈現的不 僅是最終成品，還包括其構成元件，因為玻璃設 計的創新來自於科技革新所帶來的新可能。

The Czech glass industry, craftsmanship and art are world-famous. Czech glassmakers are not only capable of producing nearly anything but they are also known for introducing new products that differ significantly from those by their competitors. The exhibition, therefore, showcases innovative Czech contributions to global glassmaking from the very beginning until the present day. While the ORIGINS section of the exhibition showcases Czech bestsellers from the past that are still popular today, the NEW ERA part is dedicated to the past thirty years including the latest achievements. The individual exhibits are accompanied by two slogans “GAME CHANGER” and “BREAKTHROUGH” reflecting their potential to have a global impact. It is not just the final products that are exhibited, though. The components are included, too, as it is not just about the design but also the technological innovations that open up new design possibilities.

自西元前 3 世紀起，波希米亞地區的居民便不斷 帶來改變歐洲玻璃工藝樣貌的創新；而自 17 世 紀末波希米亞水晶誕生以來，更深遠地影響了世 界玻璃產業。波希米亞不僅擁有豐富的玻璃製品 種類，其珠寶製作工藝亦占一席之地。自18世紀起，波希米亞成為全球重要的出口地，產品涵蓋 酒杯、吊燈、鏡面、仿寶石玻璃、珠子、種子珠與玻璃鈕扣等。到了 20 世紀中葉，波希米亞出現首批原創藝術玻璃作品，正式打破工藝與藝術之間 的界線。

From the 3rd century BC onwards, the inhabitants of Bohemia have been coming up with innovations changing the shape of European and later on, with the discovery of Bohemian crystal at the end of the 17th century, even world glassmaking. In addition to that, the Bohemian product range was also exceptional with jewellery playing a special role alongside glass. Since the 18th century, Bohemia has been a global supplier of not only cups and goblets, chandeliers and mirrors, but also glass imitations of precious stones, beads, seed beads and buttons. In the middle of the 20th century, the first original glass works were made there aiming to cross the boundaries between craft and art once and for all.

儘管波希米亞歷經多次政權更迭、失去主權與重大人口變遷，玻璃與珠寶產業卻始終持續發展從 未中斷。這並非來自於抽象的理念，而是具體的人才所努力的成果。因此，「CZECH IN」展覽致敬 所有勇於冒險、實驗與探索的創作者，他們讓玻 璃夢想化為現實。捷克共和國自古以來便是創新的國度，而這樣的精神與自然風光、文化遺產同樣構成了這片歐洲中心土地的重要內涵。

Although Bohemia went through many historical vicissitudes ranging from the repeated loss of state sovereignty to changes of political regimes and significant population changes, the glass and jewellery industries have always succeeded in continuous development. This was not due to abstract ideas, but thanks to specific people. The CZECH IN exhibition is, therefore, dedicated to all the restless souls, experimenters and explorers who made their glass dreams come true. The Czech Republic has always been a country of innovation, which is as essential as the natural wonders and cultural heritage of this country in the centre of Europe.

彼得・諾維博士(捷克哈布卡玻璃與珠寶博物館策展人)

PhDr. Petr Nový (Chief Curator The Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou）