Step inside the Magical Cavern. Feel the cool air brush against your skin. This isn’t just an art gallery. It’s a journey into Argondia. Reon Argondian’s imaginary realm.
This three-story house on Petrin Hill opened in 2005. Reon started his project in Brittany in the 1970s. It’s a unique place. A true cave-like museum. Eighty paintings adorn the walls. Original sculptures add to the atmosphere. Plaster and paint transform this space.
Reon Argondian is Jan Zahradnik. He’s a Czech fantasy artist. He studied art across Europe. His paintings feature strange creatures. Plants with human faces come alive on his canvases. Lush vegetation surrounds rays of light. He painstakingly applies layers of oil paint. Each layer takes time to dry. A single painting can take a year to complete.
The Magical Cavern is more than just paintings. The interior itself is a work of art. It resembles a cave system. Every space is used creatively. Fake stalactites hang from the ceiling. Columns feature Roman busts of sea unicorns. Caryatids support the beams. Even the ivy growing on the outside walls adds to the mysterious atmosphere.
Take a seat. Relax. Enjoy the free drinks. Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages are available. This place is perfect for romantics and families. It’s like stepping into a personal fantasy. You can see the artist’s vision in every detail. He calls his creation Argondia his kingdom.
So explore Argondia. Wander through the whimsical world of Reon Argondian. The Magical Cavern awaits. Let the magic enchant you.