In 1968 I was preparing for my senior prom. That year Soviet troops were marching on Prague in reaction to Alexander Dubcek’s reform campaign called the “Prague Spring.” He had restored cultural freedom to the city known for its artists, musicians and writers. The Soviets felt differently and invaded.
The following year the Italian artist, Luciano Guarnieri, created a portfolio of color lithographs called “Shadow on Prague'” an edition of 200. They are on display now in the Lockhart Gallery, down the hall from the Finger Lakes show at the MAG. These images are as powerful as they are beautiful.
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