The main themes and motives of his work include the following; home village Hrusice, water goblins and sprites, night watchmen, pub fights and the traditional pig-slaughter.

Again, this number isn’t exactbut it might very well be over 15000 pieces of work (black and white or colour) published in variousfiction books, newspapers and magazines.Cartoons, including political satire, represent a very significant part of Lada´s production.

He’s also written some of the best Czech fairy tales such as “Mikeš – The Adventures of the Talking Cat”, “Cunning Godmother Fox” or “Bogeyman and Water Sprites”.

New editions of his books are still in great demand, people use the typical Lada calendars, diaries and notebooks, sending out Lada’s Christmas cards has become an absolute must for the majority of Czech families.Both children and adults love his timeless fairy tales and anyone who visits his art exhibitions is immediately taken to the magical world of a humble boy from Hrusice.

You’ll learn everything about the life and work of the famous Czech painter, illustrator and writer Josef Lada the author of the legendary Mikes character and the creator of soldier Svejk’s unforgettable visual image.