Multimedia exposition Klárin lis

Klárin lis - a true story about tears, happiness and wine

A new experiential exhibition in the Lesser Carpathian Museum

You will experience a strong emotional story from the first minute with bated breath. The Small Carpathian Museum is unique primarily because it boasts the largest collection of wine presses in Europe. The new exhibition is located in premises from the 17th century and aims to reach and excite visitors and introduce them not only to the tradition of winemaking, but above all to the life story of the winemaker Josef Janáč (the role was brilliantly played by the Slovak actor Marko Igonda), who was able to stand adversity and found his happiness. He was helped on this journey by his daughter Klárka and the carpenter Leonard Dobšovič, who made a unique press for him, which is part of the collection.

At the beginning of the cooperation with the Small Carpathian Museum, we asked ourselves the question, how to introduce visitors to the largest European collection of wine presses in an engaging way? And since every exhibit has a long "life" stage behind it, which brings with it stories, we knew that the story would be the basis for the revival of the Klárin lis exhibition. The spectacular portrayal of the fate of Josef Janáč by the Slovak actor Marko Igonda is central to the exhibition. Mark Igonda's story and acting is complemented by a spectacular life-size audiovisual projection. The atmosphere of the space is completed by the light design of the exhibition space and small details, such as the lantern, which reacts with light to the story being told.

We are glad that we were at this unique museum effort, which can rightly be ranked among the European elite.

The ceremonial opening of the new exhibition took place on March 20, 2023 in the Small Carpathian Museum in Pezinok (MMP), which is under the responsibility of the Bratislava Self-governing Region (BSK).

"What we have experienced so far in London or New York can be found in Pezinok. The Museum of the Lesser Carpathian County is modern, multimedia, sound-attractive and you can touch the exhibits. It is certainly not the classic museum we know. It is dedicated to viticulture and viticulture of our region, and you will definitely not be bored there, because the exposition will take your breath away," explained BSK chairman Juraj Droba.

"With this form of presentation, we are trying to show that a modern exhibition can be a real theater of history and an experience that visitors like to talk about. The multimedia technologies used show that behind each exhibited object there are specific people and their destinies. We get to know so our past and we present it in a new but still authentic form," said Martin Hrubala, director of MMP.

Report from the grand opening

Martin Hrubala, director of the Lesser Carpathian Museum

According to Martin Hrubala, director of the Lesser Carpathian Museum, the museum is trying to show that a modern exhibition can be a real experience and a picture of history that will interest visitors. The audiovisual solution helps bring to life the exhibited exhibits, which are inherently connected to specific people and their destinies. This way we can get to know our past and present it in a new but still authentic way.