Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
by event; 12, 14, 20 to Lihovar)
David Černý's Meet Factory is a remarkable project
that unites artists from around the world to live and create in this cavernous, aban-
doned factory south of Smíchovské nádraží. The space is used for exhibitions, hap-
penings, film screenings, theatrical performances and concerts. The location is out of
the way, so be sure to check the website for the opening hours and program of events
before heading out.
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VYŠEHRAD CEMETERY
FOORTRE
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VYŠEHRAD CITADEL
DAVID ČERNÝ: ARTIST-PROVOCATEUR
Czech artist David Černý (b 1967) first made international headlines in 1991
when he painted Prague's memorial to the WWII Soviet tank crews bright pink, a
shocking display that managed to mock both the former communist govern-
ment's over-enthusiastic celebration of Soviet war prowess and its rewriting of
history.
Since then, Černý has cultivated a reputation as the enfant terrible of the
Prague art scene - his works often turn into major media events, occasionally
with the police involved.
Černý achieved international notoriety in 2009 with his massive installation
Entropa,
exhibited in Brussels as part of the Czech Republic's holding of the
EU's rotating presidency. The installation, comprised of mini sculptures dedic-
ated to each member of the EU, was meant to poke fun at national stereotypes.
Bulgaria, for example, was depicted as a Turkish-style toilet. It caused nothing
short of an international scandal, made all the worse when it was discovered
that Černý had lied when he claimed
Entropa
was the collective work of several
