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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
Username:danbrann danbrann
Uploaded:4 Jan 2013 - 8:50 AM
Tags:David cerny, Humour / fun, Prague
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woolybill1
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4 Jan 2013 - 8:56 AM
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Having read your description I now think the installation is battier than ever!
Bill

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CarolG
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4 Jan 2013 - 9:00 AM
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Another amazing, and very weird, sculpture, Dan, you certainly seem to find the most controversial pieces of 'artwork' Wink. Carol

mrswoolybill
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4 Jan 2013 - 9:16 AM
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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

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JackAllTog
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4 Jan 2013 - 9:21 AM
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Cool story - nice one.

Scottishlandscapes
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4 Jan 2013 - 9:33 AM
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I wonder if this metal mickey freezes in winter?

Dougie

WhiteRose1
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4 Jan 2013 - 10:21 AM
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Just when you think you've seen or heard it all.....

Dave

SlowSong
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4 Jan 2013 - 10:41 AM
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What larks! But is it art? Grin

NDODS
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4 Jan 2013 - 10:42 AM
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A wonderfully interesting and informative foreword Danny, as for the image, well that is something to dowse many a flame.

Regards Nathan GrinGrinGrin

lonely_oryx
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4 Jan 2013 - 10:51 AM
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I wonder who the model for these was

danbrann
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4 Jan 2013 - 11:02 AM
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Why do you think I spent so much time in Prague John.

franken
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4 Jan 2013 - 12:05 PM
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Interesting image and story to go with it Dan.

Ken

andylea
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4 Jan 2013 - 12:52 PM
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SmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile smiles all round for this one danny nice one Wink
andy

netta1234
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4 Jan 2013 - 4:24 PM
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GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinA great one
Netta

RockArea
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4 Jan 2013 - 5:54 PM
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There's nothing left to say, Danny!

David

AnnChown
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4 Jan 2013 - 6:54 PM
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Loved to hear that these statues and their privates move! Hilarious! Smile
Ann

Lillian
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4 Jan 2013 - 8:46 PM
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Not a lot left to say...Smile
but what a mind that put that all together
and well done Danny on the shot
Lillian

EMJAYCEE
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4 Jan 2013 - 11:12 PM
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Quote: Not a lot left to say

but I enjoyed all the quotes.
Joan

fentiger
5 Jan 2013 - 8:23 AM
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Splendid image Danny.

All the very best for 2013.

Albert

jaktis
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6 Jan 2013 - 4:23 PM
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Fun indeed

Peter

Humblebee
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6 Jan 2013 - 6:00 PM
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Weirdly Innovative ! But very clever and imaginative. Well found and captured Dan, and I have to say that together with your excellent forward, it made me smile ... Carol Grin

brownsilent
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13 Jan 2013 - 3:58 PM
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Yes, and the two of them are located in the courtyard of the Kafka museum. Had some fun with them, too. Smile
Johanna

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