Prague is a city full of interesting modern sculptures. Here are five must see unique sculptures in Prague.
Yellow Penguins
Located on the Vltava River near the Dancing House, this group of yellow penguins is a popular attraction in Prague. Created by the Czech artist, Frank David, the sculptures were installed in 2004 as part of the Prague Biennale. The penguins are made of fiberglass and stand around 3 feet tall. The bright yellow color is meant to stand out against the surrounding water and buildings.
Crawling Babies
Also known as the “Babies” sculpture, this artwork by David Černý features ten bronze sculptures of crawling babies with bar codes on their faces. The installation was created in 2000 and is meant to symbolize the communist era in Czechoslovakia.
Kafka
Located in the Jewish Quarter of Prague, the Kafka sculpture was created by the Czech artist Jaroslav Róna in 2003. The sculpture depicts the head of the famous author Franz Kafka emerging from the ground. The sculpture is made of bronze and stands over 3 meters tall. Kafka was born and raised in Prague and his work often explored themes of isolation and existentialism.
Slight Uncertainty
“Slight Uncertainty” that features a hanging man with an umbrella.The sculpture was created by the Czech artist Michal Trpák and was installed in 2017 in the courtyard of the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague. The sculpture features a life-sized man hanging upside down by one hand from a metal beam. The man is dressed in a suit and is holding an umbrella in his other hand, which is open and appears to be providing some shelter from the rain.
King Wenceslas on Upside Down Dead Horse
This sculpture by David Černý is located outside of the Franz Kafka Museum. The sculpture is a life-sized statue of a horse hanging upside down from the ceiling with its legs pointing upwards. It is located in Lucerna Passage on Wenceslas Square sculpture was created in 1999 and is meant to symbolize the political and cultural changes that occurred in Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism.
Overall, these sculptures are a testament to the creativity and unique character of Prague’s art scene. They serve as reminders of the city’s rich history and cultural heritage, while also providing interesting and thought-provoking installations for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
