The Visionary of Prague: The Life and Lens of Václav Chochola Václav Chochola (1923–2005) was far more than a mere chronicler of the Czech capital; he was a poet of light and shadow, an artist who breathed life into the cobblestone streets and silent corners of Prague. Born in the Libeň district during the transformative years following World and I, Chochola’s very existence was intertwined with the shifting tides of Czechoslovak history. His journey began not in a formal studio, but through the lens of a 6x9 cm Voigtlander camera, capturing the kinetic energy of athletic competitions. This…