Photo: Ruth Fraňková, Radio Prague International
A new work of art by Czech artist David Černý, in honour of the legendary Czech gymnast Věra Čáslavská, has been set up in Prague’s Malá Strana. The kinetic statue, which is ten metres high, was first exhibited at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, where it stood in front of the Czech House. Now it is available to view in the grounds of Tyrš House, home of the Sokol movement, in the Újezd neighbourhood.
The components of the statue move to resemble the motions of Čáslavská, an international champion in gymnastics and winner of seven Olympic medals.
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