ST WENCESLAS UPSIDE DOWN by David Černý
Provocative and unforgettable — the upside-down horse sculpture by David Černý hangs inside Lucerna Palace.
It playfully reinterprets the statue of Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of the Czech lands and a symbol of Czech identity and statehood.
Here, history meets irony. Respect meets rebellion as contemporary art enters into dialogue with national memory.
BABIES by David Černý
Yes — those are giant babies climbing a tower.
Another unforgettable work by David Černý, the “Babies” crawl up the Žižkov Television Tower, turning a once-controversial Communist-era structure into something surreal and playful.
Unexpected scale. Unexpected placement. A reminder that changing perspective changes everything.
KRTEČEK
In the Czech Republic, evenings belong to Večerníček. For over fifty years in the Czech Republic & Czechoslovakia, generations of families have paused at seven o’clock for seven minutes of storytelling.
Since 1965, Večerníček has been the tiny nightly ritual that generations grew up with.
One of its most treasured characters is Krteček – the Little Mole.
Created by Zdeněk Miler, Krteček first appeared in 1957 and quickly became an international symbol of Czech animation. With minimal dialogue and expressive animation, Krteček speaks a universal language of curiosity, kindness, and creativity.
For art teachers gathering in Prague, this character represents imagination, visual storytelling, and the power of illustration to cross borders.
ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK
In Prague’s Old Town Square stands a medieval masterpiece: the Prague Astronomical Clock.
Installed in 1410, it is one of the oldest functioning astronomical clocks in the world. Every hour, figures come to life in a small theatrical performance — a centuries-old blend of art, science, mechanics, and storytelling.
A reminder that creativity has always shaped how we understand and navigate the world.
KAFKA’s ROTATING HEAD by David Černý
The rotating mirrored head of Franz Kafka, created by David Černý, constantly shifts and reassembles in the streets of Prague.
Kafka, born in Prague in 1883, became one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His work explores alienation, bureaucracy, and the fragile nature of reality.
This moving sculpture captures that complexity — identity as a subject to change - something fluid, fragmented, and reflective.
THE CZECH LION
Meet the Czech Lion — crowned, powerful, and proudly featured in the Coat of Arms of the Czech Republic.
For centuries, the lion has symbolized courage and resilience. Through shifting borders and histories, Czech culture has continued to create, question, and inspire.
Visuals by Petr Dimitrov
