Martin Málek: BODY MAN

A visual search for identity, strength, and belonging by painter Martin Málek.

In the collection titled BODY MAN, pencil and gold ink come together to reimagine the male body—not merely as a symbol of strength, but as a space of identity, vulnerability, and personal truth. Drawing on classical ideals of masculinity from ancient Greece and the Roman Empire—where muscularity embodied divinity, bravery, and public heroism—these works reclaim the male form within a queer, introspective context.

BODY MAN resists contemporary trends that render the male figure hollow, instead placing emphasis on emotion, depth, and personal narrative.

Each figure is shaped by the quiet work of self-cultivation—through training, repetition, and perseverance. Gold ink is not mere decoration, but a tribute to the journey: the sweat, time, and deeply personal effort to create not just a body, but a home within it.

Entrance fee – free

Accessibility – accessible with a dog, barrier-free

Vibe check – small event (approx. 30 people), quiet (no loud music, shouting, etc.), seating options, indoors and outdoors

Trigger warnings – partial male nudity

Organized by – Dorado Coffee
The beloved Dorado Coffee café in Zahrada Kinských transforms into Pride Café for the rainbow-filled week, offering an exciting program tailored especially for English-speaking audiences. This unique space, blending a café, gallery, and garden, creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere right in the heart of Prague.