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David Cerny (born December 15, 1967 in Prague) is a Czech sculptor whose works can be seen in many locations in Prague. His works tend to be controversial. He gained notoriety in 1991 by painting a Soviet tank pink that served as a war memorial in central Prague. As the Monument to Soviet tank crews was still a national cultural monument at that time, his act of civil disobedience was considered “hooliganism” and he was briefly arrested.” ”The idea is disarmingly simple. Two bronze sculptures pee into their oddly-shaped enclosure (Update: actually it’s the shape of the Czech Republic – thanks Cirrat).
While they are peeing, the two figures move realistically. An electric mechanism driven by a couple of microprocessors swivels the upper part of the body, while the penis goes up and down. The stream of water writes quotes from famous Prague residents.
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D |
| Lens: | EF24-105mm F/4L IS USM |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 7 Dec 2007 - 10:52 AM |
| Focal Length: | 73mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/4.0 |
| Aperture: | f/5.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/100sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Exposure Mode: | Program AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | I've started...now i'll finish |
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| Uploaded: | 4 Jan 2013 - 8:50 AM |
| Tags: | David cerny, Humour / fun, Prague |
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Comments
Having read your description I now think the installation is battier than ever!
Bill
WE HAVE GOT TO GO BACK TO PRAGUE!!! To think that I missed this on two visits. I have heard a lot about it, but didn't know the bit about the shape of the enclosure.
Thank you, Danny.
Moira
I wonder if this metal mickey freezes in winter?
Dougie
Just when you think you've seen or heard it all.....
Dave
Yes, and the two of them are located in the courtyard of the Kafka museum. Had some fun with them, too. ![]()
Johanna
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